Gary Petry
Council Bluffs,Mail
Summary
Friendly and enthusiastic Shuttle Driver bringing 17 years of experience operating various passenger vehicles. Safety-focused with personable demeanor and helpful approach to passenger questions and issues. Accustomed to collecting fares, inspecting vehicles and completing basic repairs. Effective at planning efficient shuttle routes to maximize productivity, minimize fuel costs and maintain high customer satisfaction. Good relationship-building, conflict resolution and communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Shuttle Bus Driver
Uptown Staffing
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage, and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Drove 12 to 26-passenger shuttle bus to and from terminal
School Bus Driver
St. Albert Catholic Shool
05.2010 - 05.2021
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Maintained Iowa driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules
Route Sales Representative
Old Home Bread
02.1990 - 06.2008
- Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services to address customer inquiries
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Analyzed sales and customer data to identify buying trends and offer recommendations.
- Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
- Utilized route optimization software to plan and manage delivery routes.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Collaborated with customers to identify needs and provided catered solutions
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
- Represented wide range of products and brands.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to boost sales and customer loyalty.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers through [Type of Skill] and [Type of Skill].
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Developed strong customer base through efficient and reliable service.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.2010
Skills
- Weather condition awareness
- Adaptability to change
- Accident prevention strategies
- Passenger assistance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Schedule adherence
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Patience and empathy
- Active listening
- Safe driving practices
- Traffic regulations compliance
Sports Nut. Following Grandkids in their actives
We have 9 grandkids who play anything from track and field to volleyball .
We have 3 in Texas , 3 in Illinois and 3 in Council
Timeline
Shuttle Bus Driver
Uptown Staffing
05.2021 - 09.2023
School Bus Driver
St. Albert Catholic Shool
05.2010 - 05.2021
Route Sales Representative
Old Home Bread
02.1990 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Business Management
Metropolitan Community College
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