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James ODell

Manheim,PA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Krise Transportation, excelling in passenger safety and defensive driving. Proven ability to train new drivers and enhance customer service through effective communication and empathy. Skilled in vehicle inspection and route planning, ensuring compliance with DOT requirements while maintaining a reliable and efficient operation.

Very reliable and on time. Was taught if you are on time you are late.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Driver Training Instructor

Krise Transportation

Just received my training certificate

Have taught in classroom

Recertification of driver in bus

Bus Driver

Krise Transportation
12.2024 - Current
  • Operated transit buses safely, adhering to traffic regulations and safety protocols.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with operational standards.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, providing excellent customer service during trips.
  • Managed route schedules effectively, ensuring timely arrivals and departures at designated stops.
  • Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes or delays to maintain service efficiency.
  • Trained new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and customer service expectations.
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • 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.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
  • Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.

Camp Host

Kia Honesdale
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Greeted and registered campers, ensuring smooth check-in processes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of camp facilities to enhance guest experience.
  • Coordinated recreational activities, promoting engagement and participation among guests.
  • Provided information on local attractions, assisting guests with planning their stay.
  • Operated machinery, excavator , loader.
  • Repaired and updated campground cabins and campsites

Field Supervisor

Empire Office Furniture
04.2016 - 07.2022
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
  • Coordinated installation schedules, optimizing team assignments for timely project completion.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and company policies, enhancing team performance.
  • Implemented inventory management practices, reducing discrepancies and improving stock accuracy.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to ensure alignment between customer expectations and delivery capabilities.
  • Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
  • Priced jobs to be installed by union carpenters
  • Looked product up on hedburg for warehouse to pull for installs

Union Carpenter

Empire Office Furniture
10.1994 - 07.2022
  • Constructed furniture layouts according to detailed specifications and blueprints.
  • Operated power tools safely for cutting, shaping, and assembling materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and building codes during projects.
  • Led project timelines, coordinating tasks among team members for timely completion.
  • Assisted in training new apprentices, sharing knowledge of carpentry techniques and best practices within the union community.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School
Shrub Oak, NY

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Passenger management
  • Defensive driving
  • Maintenance
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Route planning
  • Traffic laws expertise
  • Emergency evacuation
  • Accident procedures
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Managing customer needs
  • Passenger safety
  • DOT requirements
  • Updating logs
  • Classroom instruction
  • Backing procedures
  • Training materials preparation
  • Driver education
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills

Additional Information

I am retired from the carpenters union in nyc. I was driving bus to keep busy. I am looking for something to keep me a little more busy and I love driving.

Timeline

Bus Driver

Krise Transportation
12.2024 - Current

Camp Host

Kia Honesdale
04.2022 - 10.2022

Field Supervisor

Empire Office Furniture
04.2016 - 07.2022

Union Carpenter

Empire Office Furniture
10.1994 - 07.2022

Bus Driver Training Instructor

Krise Transportation

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School
James ODell