Dawn Davalos

• Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure passenger safety.
• Assisted passengers with courteous boarding and exiting of bus.
• Managed student behavior in compliance with established guidelines.
• Responded promptly to dispatch radio calls regarding schedule changes.
• Reported unsafe driving conditions or mechanical issues immediately.
• Maintained cleanliness and sanitary conditions of bus interiors between runs.
• Adhered to speed limits while operating the bus at all times.
• Provided first aid during accidents or medical emergencies when necessary.

• Directed transportation operations in absence of permanent director due to COVID disruptions.
• Assigned summer runs based on student enrollment and program needs.
• Developed route sheets for Gilliam Grant's and summer school program, adapting weekly for changing student populations.
• Coordinated pick-up and drop-off logistics for four summer school/GGC routes, ensuring efficient transportation solutions.
• Assisted students at high school to navigate correct bus routes.
• Communicated with schools to confirm pick-up and drop-off schedules.
• Created updated contact lists for drivers to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provided real-time support via radio for drivers and addressed parent inquiries.

Converted all bus routes from Word to Excel, improving accessibility for users.

Collaborated with drivers to implement route adjustments and necessary changes.

• Ensured accurate updates on route sheets by entering student transportation requests into school tool.
• Managed incoming calls, providing information or transferring to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Developed and maintained confidential filing systems for sensitive documents and records.
• Responded to radio inquiries, assisting drivers with questions and concerns promptly.
• Inserted new students into school tool and updated corresponding route sheets efficiently.
• Distributed transportation request copies to drivers and relevant schools for effective communication.

• Worked as Sonya Durkee's assistant while she filled in as Transportation Director during the time they were looking for a replacement.
• I took a list of students for each school and divided the students to make runs efficient.
• Helped with summer runs and made route sheets for all drivers.
• Helped with decision making.
• I answered phone calls and took messages when needed.
• Helped when needed to fill in as a substitute.
• Coordinated with Sonya to fill runs that needed to be filled daily when drivers were sick or needed a day off.
• Assisted Christine with the requirements to do in the office, school tools, route sheets, and giving the drivers the updates to run their routes efficiently.
• Assisted the elementary school with appropriate routes for all students to help teachers get students to the correct buses and to have the babysitting updates added. Made lists for the elementary office to create Pre-K and kindergarten backpack tags.

• Reported directly to captain and executive officer, ensuring effective communication.
• Managed daily office operations, including incoming calls and correspondence.
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings and travel arrangements for captain and executive officer.
• Conducted inspections to evaluate crew performance and equipment readiness.
• Prepared presentations for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Maintained office supplies inventory, ordering new stock as required.
• Organized filing systems manually to ensure efficient document retrieval.
• Provided training and orientation for new staff on office procedures.