Janet Pearson
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Qualified professional driver aiming to contribute value in professional role. Highly skilled in safely operating transit vehicles while maintaining timeliness and passenger satisfaction. Strong foundation of expertise in local traffic and dot regulations.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Transdev / First Transit
Tuscaloosa
08.2023 - Current
Retail Manager
Circle K Corp
Tuscaloosa
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed regular price checks on competitor stores in order to remain competitive.
- Oversaw all aspects of merchandising within the store including product placement and display design.
- Created weekly schedules for store employees according to labor laws and budget constraints.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers by providing exceptional service.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner with a focus on satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the store by delegating tasks to staff members.
- Optimized supply chain processes to ensure timely delivery of products.
Bus Driver Motor Coach
Cline Tours
Birmingham
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for defects route journey to ensure they had safe journey to the destination.
Taxi Driver
Affordable Transport
Panama City Beach
02.2009 - 07.2018
- Providing safe transportation to students during spring break adults during bike week doing limos or graduation prom night wedding and many other special occasion getting a CDL in order to be able to drive charter buses whenever needed and during spring break and making sure that all my passengers arrive to and from their destination safely
- Ensured vehicle was clean and in proper working order before each shift.
- Monitored traffic conditions to determine most efficient route.
- Reported any mechanical problems or needed repairs to supervisor immediately.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers via two-way radio system throughout shift.
Security Officer, Armed, and Unarmed Post
Wells Fargo guard service
Birmingham
06.1985 - 08.1995
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
Education
GED -
WA Barry High School
Hoover04-1982
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
AUM
Montgomery, AlabamaSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- Defensive driving
- Traffic monitoring
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Record keeping
- CDL license
- Passenger relations
- Complaint and conflict resolution
- Transportation regulations
- Task prioritization
- Decision-making
- Traffic laws compliance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
- Defensive driving expert
- Transportation logs
- Local traffic laws
- Equipment monitoring
- Schedule adherence
- Logbook management
- Post-trip inspections
- Radio communications
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Weather Conditions Adaptability
- Inclement weather driving
My passion for doing this job
I love the opportunity of working with people, especially when it’s a job that can help to keep people safe the opportunity to work on the university campus and to help protect and keep our students safe as a job that I would love to take on I know what times it could be a challenge But a job without a challenge is a job not worth doing
Timeline
Bus Driver
Transdev / First Transit
08.2023 - Current
Retail Manager
Circle K Corp
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bus Driver Motor Coach
Cline Tours
10.2021 - 07.2023
Taxi Driver
Affordable Transport
02.2009 - 07.2018
Security Officer, Armed, and Unarmed Post
Wells Fargo guard service
06.1985 - 08.1995
GED -
WA Barry High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
AUM