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Diedre Williams-Kendrick

Albany,GA

Summary

Dynamic transportation professional with extensive experience at DCSS Transportation, excelling in passenger safety management. Proven track record in training drivers and ensuring compliance with regulations. Dependable and customer-oriented, skilled in vehicle inspections and effective communication, consistently achieving on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Transportation Office Management field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver /Driver Trainer /Office Assistant

DCSS Transportation
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained Georgia driver's license (CDL) to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Obeyed federal, Georgia, and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
  • Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
  • Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
  • Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
  • Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.

Transportation Supervisor

Turner Job Corps
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Maintained compliance with DOT/GSA /DOL regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information and fuel
  • Applied interpersonal and customer service skills in serving as point of contact for customers and staff on subjects such as student transport, weekly shopping for students and travels.
  • Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
  • Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
  • Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
  • Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
  • Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
  • Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
  • Maintained and verified time, transportation, financial, inventory and personnel records.
  • Oversaw transportation of 8 staff, 55+ units daily by coordinating personnel and developing efficient routes and workload schedules, including payroll.

Transportation Supervisor / Driver

DCSS Transportation
11.2008 - 05.2018
  • Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
  • Oversaw transportation of 55 drivers, 55 units daily by coordinating personnel and developing efficient routes and workload schedules..
  • Ensure transportation department practices align with district policy and applicable regulations.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word Excel, Outlook; sheets, slides, and other softwear or other database softwear preferred;
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
  • Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.

Education

No Degree - Customer Service Specialist

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
01-2009

No Degree - Commercial Truck Driving

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
11-2004

Skills

  • Bus route planning
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Passenger safety management
  • Equipment operation
  • Punctuality
  • Dependable and reliable
  • GPS and route planning
  • School district compliance
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Defensive driving
  • Customer-oriented
  • Route management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Decision-making
  • Report creation
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Spreadsheets
  • Proofreading
  • Computer proficiency

Timeline

School Bus Driver /Driver Trainer /Office Assistant

DCSS Transportation
07.2023 - Current

Transportation Supervisor

Turner Job Corps
05.2018 - 07.2023

Transportation Supervisor / Driver

DCSS Transportation
11.2008 - 05.2018

No Degree - Customer Service Specialist

Albany Technical College

No Degree - Commercial Truck Driving

Albany Technical College

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