Duane Huard
LEWISTON,ME
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change for the good of our local community.
Experienced with safe driving practices and route optimization. Utilizes strong navigational skills to ensure timely arrivals. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and customer service to enhance passenger experiences.
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Driver
Hop, Skip, Drive
10.2025 - Current
- Private transportation for disadvantaged school aged children.
- Navigate various routes efficiently, ensuring timely pick up and drop off to designated care providers.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections to ensure safety compliance.
- Assist in training new drivers on company procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitor traffic conditions and adjusted routes proactively to avoid delays.
- Ensure passenger safety by strictly adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining vehicle in pristine condition.
- Clean and maintain vehicle and assess vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Uphold strict confidentiality regarding client information or conversations that occurred during transportation services.
Ordained Minister
River Ministries
01.2025 - Current
- Connected families to essential community support services.
- Connected with new residents in the area.
- Coordinated the planning of unique ceremonies, services, and events.
- On-site counseling for families and family members who have been adversely affected by workforce displacement.
- Guidance for non-denominational individuals who do not adhere to any specific faith. Directing them towards independence and integration into new workforces.
Professional Driver
Uber Technologies Inc.
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents many-year timeframe.
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time and fuel costs.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Managed time effectively to meet tight delivery deadlines.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Operated a variety of vehicles safely in diverse weather conditions.
Cancer Hiatus
Self
07.2016 - 05.2020
- From 2016 after a third stage cancer diagnosis i began extensive and intense chemotherapy.
- This process, after surgery, left me with bilateral neuropathy in both feet and part of my left leg, which makes walking without medication painful at times.
- I adapted to walking challenges with pain management techniques.
- I know all too well the challenges of returning to the workforce after a lapse in employment for whatever the reason, and I can relate directly to those facing such challenges.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Social Work
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, MEHigh School Diploma - undefined
Hahn High School
Hunsruck, West Germany06.1991
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PC use
- Home office and meeting area
- Grief counseling
- Interfaith dialogue
- Treatment delivery
- Vital signs monitoring
- Condition reporting
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Resuscitation
- Accident response
- Client confidentiality
- Verbal and written communication
- Rapport building
- Vehicle maintenance
- Punctuality
- Safety requirements
- Inclement weather driving
Timeline
Care Driver
Hop, Skip, Drive
10.2025 - Current
Ordained Minister
River Ministries
01.2025 - Current
Professional Driver
Uber Technologies Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Cancer Hiatus
Self
07.2016 - 05.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Hahn High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Social Work
Central Maine Community College