January Alway
School Bus Driver
Fort Rucker,AL
Summary
Dedicated Bus Aide/Driver at Taylor Motors, skilled in child supervision and safety procedures. Enhanced student safety through effective behavior monitoring and emergency evacuations. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with parents and staff, ensuring clear communication and efficient transportation. CPR certified, with a strong work ethic and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Friendly and dependable, with passion for ensuring safety and comfort of passengers. Possesses solid understanding of basic safety regulations and strong communication skills. Dedicated to providing positive and supportive experience for all riders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Aide/ Bus Driver
Taylor Motors
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Work together with bus driver to conduct emergency evacuation drills.
- Communicated with bus driver to meet students' medical, physical and behavioral needs during transport.
- Supervised students and maintained discipline on bus to reduce driver distraction.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with teachers, students and parents.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, addressing concerns professionally and providing clear communication about bus procedures.
- Maintained clean and orderly buses by conducting regular sweeps for lost items and debris removal.
- Coordinated pick-up and drop-off schedules efficiently, reducing wait times for both students and drivers.
- Monitored behavior to keep order and prevent bus driver from being distracted.
- Enhanced student safety by closely monitoring behavior and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Ensured a positive and safe bus environment by enforcing rules and guidelines consistently among all students, promoting respect and cooperation.
- Completed daily attendance logs for all routes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to stay current on industry best practices for student transportation services.
- Documented incidents and submitted reports.
- Improved on-time arrival rates through efficient pre-trip bus inspections and timely boarding assistance.
- Provided emergency first aid care to students when necessary, prioritizing student health and wellbeing.
- Assisted with safe and efficient boarding of all bus passengers.
- Keep communications between school staff members regarding changes in transportation schedules or route adjustments.
- Conducted thorough post-trip inspections of buses to identify potential maintenance issues before they became major problems.
- Completed timely and detailed incident reports, following corporate guidelines for accurate recordkeeping.
- Navigated through diverse weather conditions, guaranteeing safe arrival despite challenges.
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Sophie Station Suites
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
- Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
- Handled financial transactions accurately, ensuring proper billing and payment processing.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to maintain room readiness, enhancing guest comfort.
- Managed a high volume of calls, directing guests to appropriate departments and services.
- Maintained a clean and organized front desk area, creating a welcoming environment for guests.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing check-ins and checkouts.
- Responded to guest inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Handled wake-up calls to determine guests receive prompt and reliable wake-up services.
- Trained new front desk staff in hotel policies and procedures, maintaining consistent service standards.
- Managed lost and found items to assist guests with retrieving belongings.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering teamwork and seamless service delivery across all departments.
- Completed late check-ins and directed guests to rooms and facilities.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
Restaurant Supervisor
Einstein Bagels
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Handled guest complaints professionally, resolving issues to enhance overall satisfaction levels.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent quality of food and service.
- Coordinated team members with focus on productivity, efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
- Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared.
- Supervised daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accurate accounting records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Monitored health and safety standards to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction and service delivery to strengthen customer loyalty.
- Identified and addressed customer complaints to promote satisfaction and loyalty.
- Increased repeat business through excellent customer service, maintaining strong relationships with patrons.
- Organized implementation of new banners, displays, and menus.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, ensuring clean and safe environment for both staff and patrons.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Education
None - Dental Hygienist
AFU Alaksa Fairbanks University
Fairbanks, AKNone - Child Development
American River College
Sacramento, CAGED - Basic Learning For High School
San Juan High School
Citrus Heights, CA06.2000
Skills
- Child supervision
- Safety awareness
- Special needs- always worked with my grandma in her class room
- Safety procedures
- Student supervision
- Transportation regulations
- Vehicle inspection
- Behavior monitoring
- Emergency procedures
- Documentation requirements
- Route logs
- Student monitoring
- Evacuation procedures
- Driver directions
- Bus routes
- Bus evacuation
- Emergency evacuations
- Safety devices
- Strong work ethic
- Verbal communication
- CPR certified
- Student safety
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Active listener
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
Timeline
Bus Aide/ Bus Driver
Taylor Motors
12.2023 - 05.2025
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Sophie Station Suites
08.2014 - 06.2015
Restaurant Supervisor
Einstein Bagels
01.2013 - 10.2013
None - Dental Hygienist
AFU Alaksa Fairbanks University
None - Child Development
American River College
GED - Basic Learning For High School
San Juan High School
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