Dorothy Laporta
Bladenboro,NC
Summary
Operative professional with solid background in customer service and providing safe and comfortable rides to passengers. Solid understanding of city streets and traffic laws. Knowledgeable in bus maintenance and safety protocols to provide safe and timely transportation for passengers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
City Of Fayetteville
11.2021 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and accessible transit experience for all riders.
- Fostered a positive work environment by participating in team-building activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and maintaining a respectful attitude toward all passengers and coworkers.
- Promoted public transit usage within the community through participation in outreach events and educational initiatives.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Transported customers to and from Location.
- Assisted new operators in learning routes effectively through mentoring programs or ride-along sessions.
- Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
- Provided information about routes, destinations and timelines to inform passengers.
- Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
- Calculated and collected fares from passengers.
- Assisted passengers with inquiries and requests during trips.
- Adhered to safety regulations to verify wellbeing of passengers and fellow drivers.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on safety regulations and driving techniques.
Transit Bus Operator
Wave Transit Of Wilmington
01.2021 - 07.2024
School Bus Driver
Bladen County Schools
10.2020 - 12.2020
- 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.
Education
General Diploma -
Broad Run High School
Ashburn, VA06.1984
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Accident reporting
- Defensive Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
City Of Fayetteville
11.2021 - Current
Transit Bus Operator
Wave Transit Of Wilmington
01.2021 - 07.2024
School Bus Driver
Bladen County Schools
10.2020 - 12.2020
General Diploma -
Broad Run High School