Erika Sanchez
Piñon Hills,CA
Summary
Seasoned professional with a strong background in transportation and logistics, notably with First Student Transportation. Excelled in ensuring safety, maintaining punctuality, and fostering positive relationships. Demonstrated expertise in defensive driving and effective communication, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction. Proven reliability and adherence to DOT regulations highlight a commitment to excellence. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level School bus driver position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
Victorville, CA
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- 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.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Packing Handler
Amazon Fulfillment
Rialto, CA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of all orders during peak seasons.
- Maintained strong attention to detail while efficiently completing large volumes of orders daily.
- Managed time effectively to prioritize tasks appropriately and meet tight deadlines consistently.
- Increased order processing speed by maintaining an organized and clean work area.
- Maintained high safety standards, adhering to company policies and OSHA regulations within the workspace.
- Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training in multiple roles within the warehouse setting as needed.
Package Handler
UPS
Ontario, CA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensured packages were sealed properly.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Alerted purchasing team of shortages or damaged goods identified when unloading trucks.
Warehouse Worker
DBS Staffing
Riverside, CA
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement.
- Scanned container labels to verify contents and determine target destination using RF scanners.
- Counted and stocked merchandise as specified by inventory control log.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and obstacles, moving cartons and boxes to keep all aisles free of clutter for ease of movement.
- Sustained standing posture for extended periods of time over 8-hour shift.
Coach Operator
Orange County Transportation Authority
Orange, CA
07.2002 - 07.2015
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction.
- Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures.
- Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fare information.
- Anticipated traffic delays and construction obstacles to proactively ensure adherence to schedules.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations.
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pomona High School
Pomona, CA5 1995
Associate of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Platt College-Ontario
Ontario, CA4 2000
Skills
Driving
- Defensive driving expert
- Strong safety history
- Local traffic laws
- DOT regulations
- Passenger assistance
- Loading and unloading packages from trucks
- Order picking and processing
- Sort out package
- Dependable and reliable
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Commercial driving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
02.2024 - Current
Packing Handler
Amazon Fulfillment
09.2023 - 02.2024
Package Handler
UPS
12.2019 - 01.2020
Warehouse Worker
DBS Staffing
06.2017 - 09.2017
Coach Operator
Orange County Transportation Authority
07.2002 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Pomona High School
Associate of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Platt College-Ontario