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Gilda Paige

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dynamic and reliable professional with a proven track record in school transportation, adept in safety management and fostering positive community among passengers. Excelled in time management and customer service, ensuring punctual, safe transit and strong relationships with students and parents. Holds a CDL license and excels in GPS route planning, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

JPSchools
05.2023 - Current
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies among students when necessary, fostering a peaceful travel experience for all passengers.

Lead School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
04.2006 - 06.2023
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Assisted in training new drivers to insure their growth.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
  • Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
  • Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
  • Fostered a strong sense of community among bus riders, promoting respect for fellow passengers and valuing the importance of punctuality.

Education

No Degree - Elementary Education

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • GPS and route planning
  • Safety Management
  • CDL License
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Driver

JPSchools
05.2023 - Current

Lead School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
04.2006 - 06.2023

No Degree - Elementary Education

University of New Orleans

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Delgado Community College
Gilda Paige