Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Douglas Fields

Douglas Fields

Almont,CO

Summary

I combine an unusual set of shuttle and commercial driving including over a decade of mountain specific travel in all conditions and seasons . 4x4 tours, trailhead drop off/pickup, airport transportation, employee transportation and interpretive trips utilizing my extensive hospitality skills and history training.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Bus Driver

Mountain Express
Crested Butte, CO
11.2020 - Current
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.

Commercial Transportation Driver

RTA-Alpine Express
Gunnison, CO
11.2018 - Current
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.

Shuttle Driver

Purgatory Ski Resort, Dunton Hot Springs, C B
Crested Butte, CO
11.2015 - 06.2022
  • Transported customers to and from airports, hotels, private accommodations.
  • Planned routes and made proactive adjustments using GPS apps to account for traffic problems.
  • Provided information about area attractions and facility amenities.
  • Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
  • Helped passengers with luggage, collected fares and politely answered questions.

4x4 and Tour Vehicle Driver and Guide

Mild To Wild Rafting And Jeep Trail Tours
Durango, CO
05.2012 - 06.2020
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and special incidents.
  • Created routes and narratives for high mountain Jeep/4x4 trails in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton Colorado.

Education

Master of Arts - History

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley CO
05.1986

Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science

Phillips University
Enid OK
05.1983

Skills

  • Property tours and inspections
  • Building operations
  • Customer service-focused
  • City and county regulations

Timeline

Commercial Bus Driver

Mountain Express
11.2020 - Current

Commercial Transportation Driver

RTA-Alpine Express
11.2018 - Current

Shuttle Driver

Purgatory Ski Resort, Dunton Hot Springs, C B
11.2015 - 06.2022

4x4 and Tour Vehicle Driver and Guide

Mild To Wild Rafting And Jeep Trail Tours
05.2012 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - History

University of Northern Colorado

Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science

Phillips University
Douglas Fields