Frederick Duefield
Leland,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced transportation specialist offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during over twenty one years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch client satisfaction scores.
Overview
64
64
years of professional experience
Work History
Shuttle Bus Driver
University Of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
- Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
Transit Bus Operator
Wave Transit
Wilmington, NC
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported customers to and from [Location].
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
Transit Bus Operator
Advance Transit
Wilder, VT
03.2008 - 06.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported customers to and from DHMC hospital, including communities within 20 mile radius.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
- Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
- Helped elderly passengers or those with limited mobility enter and exit bus.
Highway Supervisor
Town Of Grafton
Grafton, NH
03.2002 - 03.2008
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
Mobile DJ
Self Employed Services
Grafton, NH
11.1979 - 12.2006
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, bar mitzvah or other events.
- Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
- Ran visual effects to supplement audio equipment output.
- Worked with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
- Installed, operated and maintained audio and video equipment at venues.
- Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.
- Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.
- Maintained high volume of bookings by advertising through traditional, digital and social media channels.
- Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
- Managed schedule, contracts and payments for busy roster of bookings.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Professional School Bus Driver
RSD Leasing
Lebanon, NH
09.2001 - 03.2003
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained NH driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
Program Director/on Air Talent
Wntk News Talk 99.7
New London, NH
10.1994 - 03.2001
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements
- Sales manager for WNTK am.
Program Director/on Air Talent
WTSL AM/FM
Lebanon, NH
02.1992 - 11.1994
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Oversaw team of 12 personnel focused of on air talent,, remote broadcasts, production, promotions ,and music departments..
- Interviewed special guests and took callers' questions and song requests on air, using exemplary communication and client engagement skills.
- Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
- Presented weather, news and commercials to listeners.
Small Arms Weapons Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
03.1969 - 07.1975
- Maintained accountability of sensitive items through daily inventory, secure storage and proper equipment issuing documentation.
- Instructed and evaluated students in performing preventive weapons maintenance and pre-marksmanship.
- Guaranteed strict accountability by safeguarding weapons and ammunition, accounting for equipment valued at thousands of dollars.
- Performed inspections of small arms issues to determine serviceability and condition, modifications required and extent of repairs necessary.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mascoma Valley Regional High School
Canaan, NH06.1968
Skills
- Minor Vehicle Repairs
- Emergency Situations
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible Days, Hours and Locations
- Adjusting Routes
- Data Entry
- Navigation Equipment
- Dispatcher Communication
- DOT Rules
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- GPS Applications
- Special Needs Passengers
- Efficiency and Time Management
- Customer Relationships
Fishing and Gardening
Avid large mouth bass fishermen. Loved to catch and release bass.
Been a gardener for many years and love the weather here in the cape fear region for that activity.
Timeline
Shuttle Bus Driver
University Of North Carolina Wilmington
04.2022 - Current
Transit Bus Operator
Wave Transit
10.2019 - 04.2022
Transit Bus Operator
Advance Transit
03.2008 - 06.2019
Highway Supervisor
Town Of Grafton
03.2002 - 03.2008
Professional School Bus Driver
RSD Leasing
09.2001 - 03.2003
Program Director/on Air Talent
Wntk News Talk 99.7
10.1994 - 03.2001
Program Director/on Air Talent
WTSL AM/FM
02.1992 - 11.1994
Mobile DJ
Self Employed Services
11.1979 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Mascoma Valley Regional High School
Small Arms Weapons Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
03.1969 - 07.1975
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