James Hoskins
Bronston,KY
Summary
Dedicated Commercial Driver and Vehicle Customization Specialist with expertise in window tinting techniques. Developed skills in hand cutting and customizing vehicle tints through self-directed learning and application of industry best practices. Emphasized safety and compliance in over 10 years of driving across various roles, including school bus and shuttle driving, while implementing safety plans and monitoring behavioral health to enhance case management and crisis intervention.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Oakwood New Vista
Somerset, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being in Oakwood New Vista residential care settings.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation following care plans.
- Observed client behavior and reported significant changes to nursing and case management staff to ensure timely adjustments in care.
- Adapted communication techniques to effectively engage individuals in diverse situations, enhancing interaction quality. to effectively engage individuals in diverse situations.
MHA (mental health associate)
Sunrise Children's Services
Danville, KY
08.2025 - 10.2026
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Oakwood New Vista
Somerset, KY
08.2024 - 08.2025
Sergeant/Supervisor
Laurel County Correctional Center
London, KY
09.2014 - 10.2023
- Maintained order and security during floor operations. , Facilitated secure transportation of inmates during movements. , Managed control operations for monitoring inmate activities. and Distributed commissary items to inmates during scheduled times.. Managed team performance and provided guidance to staff. and inmates. Oversaw jail operations during weekend nights, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
- Enforced center policies, procedures, and custody standards during daily operations.
- Monitored inmate movements, searches, and security checks across facility post assignments.
- Maintained order and security during floor operations. , helping transport , working control and passing commissary. Managed team performance and provided guidance to staff. and inmates. Oversaw jail operations during weekend nights, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
Driver
Clay County Board Of Education
Manchester, KY
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Defined main responsibilities
- Transporting School Children
- Highlighted significant achievements
- Class B cdl with p and s endorsements. First aid and CPR and blood-borne pathogens.
- Listed utilized skills
- Ensured safety and discipline of children during transport. I also had to make sure the bus was safe by doing pre-trip and post- trip inspections.
Bus Driver (Part-time)
Laurel County Board of Education
London, KY
07.2006 - 06.2013
- Safely transported children to and from school, ensuring timely arrivals and fostering a secure environment.
- Transported Laurel County students safely along assigned school routes.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on bus brakes, lights, and safety equipment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced district transportation rules.
Driver
R-Tec
Mount Vernon, KY
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Responsibilities
- I was responsible for the transportation of wheelchairs and ambulatory passengers.I had to secure wheelchairs and seatbelt passengers that were unable to secure themselves.I had paperwork on trip mileage and inspection sheets that had to be filled out every day.As well as doing daily deposits.Also had to use avl computer on board vans for daily schedules and messages.
- Skills Used
- Built good relations with management and clientele. Was offered supervisor positions,but declined at time due to personal obligations.
- Accomplishments
- Utilized interpersonal skills to effectively support and calm clients with mental disabilities. I had to use my defensive driving training to keep passengers safe. As well as wheelchair training,first aid,cpr and blood borne pathogen training for clean-ups and all safety.
Owner/Manager
Monkeybiz Window Tint
London, KY
08.2001 - 08.2010
- Oversaw daily operations
- Installing window tint on cars,truck,suv,home and offices. Customizing,cleaning,and washing cars,truck and subs. Answering phones,bidding jobs and booking them.
- Developed community connections
- Built a strong customer base. Made my new contacts and friends.Have a well known positive reputation for doing good work and being on time with what i say i will do.
- Directed Monkeybiz Window Tint daily operations and customer service
- Consulted customers on automotive, residential, and commercial window film options
- Estimated tinting projects and explained film features clearly
Driver
Laurel County Board Of Education
London, KY
12.2006 - 05.2008
- Outlined daily duties
- Transporting School Children
- Highlighted key achievements
- Demonstrated my capability, leading to earning my own route.
- Demonstrated effective communication
- Good communication skills were a must for this job.Self control and a strong positive attitude also was good for this job to keep the children under control and to respect me and to follow the rules for their safety.
Owner
London Window Tint
London, KY
02.1999 - 05.2008
- Outlined daily tasks and duties.
- Installing window tint on automotive,home and office windows.
- Built strong customer base, fostering numerous repeat customers and cultivating positive relationships with local city government.
- Enhanced communication strategies with clients.
- Taught myself to hand cut and heat shrink windows while developing effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
1 year - welding
Kentucky Tech.
London, KYH.S. Diploma - all
Laurel County High School
London, KYSkills
- Care plans
- Crisis support
- Patient advocacy
- Supportive counseling
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Intake
- Driving (10 years)
- Commercial Driving (10 years)
- Class B CDL
- Bus Driving (10 years)
- School Bus Driving (10 years)
- Shuttle Driving (4 years)
- Van driver (6 years)
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Behavioral health Certifications and Licenses
- Hand cutting all window tint for each vehicleDoing custom hand cut flames in tint etcLearning most productive techniques for cleaning and customizing vehicleAll self taught by reading or watching the most up to date information
- Life skills training
- Driver and Correctional officer (10 years)
Personal Information
- Title: MHA at Sunrise Child Services
- Driving License: Class B cdl with p and s endorsements. First aid and CPR and blood born pathogens.
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
MHA (mental health associate)
Sunrise Children's Services
08.2025 - 10.2026
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Oakwood New Vista
08.2024 - Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Oakwood New Vista
08.2024 - 08.2025
Sergeant/Supervisor
Laurel County Correctional Center
09.2014 - 10.2023
Driver
Clay County Board Of Education
11.2012 - 08.2013
Driver
R-Tec
05.2008 - 08.2012
Driver
Laurel County Board Of Education
12.2006 - 05.2008
Bus Driver (Part-time)
Laurel County Board of Education
07.2006 - 06.2013
Owner/Manager
Monkeybiz Window Tint
08.2001 - 08.2010
Owner
London Window Tint
02.1999 - 05.2008
1 year - welding
Kentucky Tech.
H.S. Diploma - all
Laurel County High School