Gerald Chapman
Cape Vincent,NY
Summary
Seasoned professional with a proven track record at Savage & Son Installations LLC, showcasing exceptional customer service and conflict resolution skills. Expert in maintaining safety and compliance, coupled with robust time management abilities. Achieved improved coordination and scheduling through strong relationship-building, demonstrating both hard and soft skills without relying on daily tasks.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver
Thousand Islands Central School District
10.2023 - Current
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Savage & Son Installations LLC
07.1987 - 08.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
Education
Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY06.1987
High School Diploma - Basics
Thousand Islands Central
Cape Vincent, NY06.1984
Diploma - Automotive Mechanics
Jefferson Vocational
Watertown, NY06.1984
Skills
- Reliability
- Customer interaction
- Team building
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Time management abilities
- Equipment monitoring
- Manage emergencies
- Collect payments
- Communication
- Blueprint reading and estimating
Accomplishments
Served in the US army reserve for 9 years
Honorable discharge as a first lieutenant
Volunteer fireman for 40 years
Married for 30 years
Certification
Certified EMT
CDL class B
Timeline
Bus Driver
Thousand Islands Central School District
10.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Savage & Son Installations LLC
07.1987 - 08.2019
Certified EMT
CDL class B
Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Clarkson University
High School Diploma - Basics
Thousand Islands Central
Diploma - Automotive Mechanics
Jefferson Vocational
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