Mark Ballew
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Dedicated professional driver with expertise in vehicle inspection and safety compliance. Proven ability to manage time effectively and provide excellent customer service while ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Team player as well as team leader.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Bus Driver
ECS Transportation
WILTON, Connecticut
05.2022 - Current
- Transported passengers safely to locations across region.
- Communicated with dispatch about schedule changes and traffic conditions.
- Followed traffic laws and safety regulations during driving operations.
- Completed routine vehicle checks to identify maintenance needs and support safety.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of vehicles, including tires, lights, and brakes.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, or violations to supervisor without delay.
- Planned trips around road conditions to reduce travel time and improve punctuality.
- Operated school buses safely during daily routes and special events.
- Helped students board and exit bus while maintaining safety.
- Communicated with parents and school staff about transportation concerns.
- Applied safety rules and regulations for students while on bus.
- Operated motor coach safely in line with traffic and safety rules.
- Assisted passengers with boarding to support comfort and accessibility.
Tax Manager
Moran Agencies/ Liberty Tax
Bridgeport, CT
12.2015 - 12.2024
- Reviewed and prepared complex tax returns, ensuring accuracy and completeness to meet client needs.
- Managed tax compliance and reporting for individual and business clients.
- Led a team of tax professionals in delivering quality service to clients.
- Monitored local, state, and federal taxation law changes, ensuring timely updates to tax practices and client advisories.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on tax software and regulatory changes, enhancing team knowledge and compliance.
- Trained staff members in proper procedures for filing returns and preparing documents required by regulatory agencies.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for tax filings.
- Performed audits of taxpayer records in order to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Assisted with IRS audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education/ Business Administration
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-1999
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Air brake proficiency
- Inspection expertise
- Safety compliance
- Safety regulations
- Defensive driving
- Emergency readiness
- Route planning
- Passenger transportation
- Student transportation
- Evacuation drills
- Driver training
- Equipment maintenance
- GPS navigation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- District compliance
- Behavior management
- Customer service
- Air brake endorsement
Certification
- CDL CLASS B
- SCHOOL BUS AND AIRBRAKE ENDORSEMENTS
- MOTORCOACH BUS
Timeline
Professional Bus Driver
ECS Transportation
05.2022 - Current
Tax Manager
Moran Agencies/ Liberty Tax
12.2015 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education/ Business Administration
Sacred Heart University