Dorothy Graves
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated transportation professional with a proven track record at Volusia County Schools, excelling in safety-focused driving and effective communication. Recognized for enhancing student safety and behavior management while maintaining compliance with regulations. Skilled in incident reporting and adapting to dynamic situations, ensuring timely and reliable service delivery.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Volusia County Schools
Daytona Beach, FL
- Ensured student safety during transportation by conducting pre-trip inspections and adhering to safety protocols.
- Navigated designated routes efficiently, maintaining timely schedules while managing student behavior.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school staff regarding transportation updates and student needs.
- Monitored and enforced safety regulations within the bus, fostering a secure environment for students.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety standards to enhance team performance.
- Adapted routes based on traffic conditions, ensuring minimal delays and optimized travel times for students.
- Maintained accurate records of bus maintenance, incidents, and student attendance for compliance purposes.
- Collaborated with school administration to address transportation challenges and improve overall service delivery.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
Transportation Driver
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
02.2010 - Current
- Operated university vehicles to transport students and staff safely across campus.
- Ensured compliance with traffic regulations and safety protocols during all driving assignments.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted in scheduling transportation routes to optimize efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with university departments to coordinate special event transportation needs.
- Communicated effectively with passengers regarding schedules, delays, and route changes.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills, consistently meeting tight deadlines and maintaining punctuality for all scheduled routes.
Dispatcher
Volusia County Transportation
Daytona Beach, FL
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Managed communication between drivers and clients to optimize routes and schedules.
- Utilized dispatch software for real-time tracking of shipments, improving accuracy.
- Assisted in training new dispatchers on operational procedures and software systems.
- Developed process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced delays.
- Monitored vehicle compliance with safety regulations to maintain operational standards.
- Analyzed data trends from dispatch reports to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of Number fleet vehicles.
- Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders, deliveries and receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spruce Creek High School
Port Orange, FLSkills
Dependable and reliable
Effective communication skills
Safety-focused
Safe driving practices
Behavior management
Special needs assistance
Incident reporting
Timeline
Dispatcher
Volusia County Transportation
09.2021 - 06.2024
Transportation Driver
Bethune-Cookman University
02.2010 - Current
School Bus Driver
Volusia County Schools
High School Diploma -
Spruce Creek High School