Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Nurses aid certification
1
1
Class B CDL
1
1
ED Tech II certified
Work History
Professional School Bus Operator
Mt Blue/ RSU 9
Farmington, ME
09.2022 - Current
Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
Reported bus malfunctions or repairs needed.
Resolved customer complaints professionally while maintaining a positive attitude.
Operated two-way radio equipment effectively in order to communicate with dispatch personnel.
Prepared reports that stated total number of students, hours worked or mileage.
Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
Maintained order among passengers and explained safety rules and hazards.
Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.
Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
Attended regular meetings with supervisors regarding new policies or updates.
Developed positive relationships with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
Communicated with parents regarding delays or issues that may have occurred during transit.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Cedar Ridge Center
Skowhegan, ME
06.2021 - 09.2022
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR
Mt Blue/RSU 9
Farmington, ME
11.2019 - 06.2021
Picked up and dropped off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules
Maintained order among students during trips to ensure safety
Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment for proper functionality.
Located and attached appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies
Searched to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet
Operated office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and arranged for repairs when equipment malfunctions
Opened, read, routed, and distribute incoming mail and other materials and answer routine letters.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Worked closely with internal teams to resolve customer billing and payment issues.
Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
Researched customer billing issues and resolved problems to facilitate receipt of overdue monies and promote good customer relationships.
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Mt, Blue/ RSU 9
Farmington, ME
09.2016 - 04.2018
Reported delinquent student behaviors to school administration
Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions
Kept bus interiors clean for students
Picked up and dropped off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
RESERVATION SPECIALIST/ DRIVER
Greater Hartford Transit/ First Transit
Hartford, CT
09.2015 - 07.2016
Maintained computerized inventories of available passenger space and provided information on space reserved and available
Determined whether space was available on travel dates requested by customers, assigning requested spaces when available
Made and confirmed reservations for transportation and accommodations.
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE OPERATOR
Seitz Corporation
Torrington, CT
05.2014 - 09.2015
Inspected products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments
Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products met specifications and to detect jams and malfunctions, adjusting, as necessary
Smoothed and cleaned inner surfaces of molds, using brushes, scrapers, air hoses, or grinding wheels and filled imperfections with refractory material.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
Martel Transportation
Canton, CT
05.2013 - 06.2014
Cleaned vehicle seats and storage areas to maintain a professional, organized appearance
Maintained logs of vehicle mileage and gas purchases
Transported people to appointments and destinations on schedule.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR BUS DRIVER
Kelley Transit
Torrington, CT
04.2012 - 05.2013
Maintained cleanliness of bus and motor coach
Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil, and water levels before departure
Regulated heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
Recorded information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintained logbook.
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Laidlaw Transit/ First Student
Winsted, CT
12.1993 - 04.2012
Maintained knowledge of first-aid procedures
Reported bus malfunctions or needed repairs
Regulated heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort
Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions
Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment for proper functionality
Followed safety rules as students board and exit buses and crossed streets near bus stops
Prepared and submitted reports that included students and trips, hours worked, mileage, and fuel consumption
Kept bus interiors clean for students
Picked up and dropped off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
Education
Completed coursework towards General Studies Nursing -
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