Jeffrey Olson
Babson Park
Summary
Dynamic professional with a Class A commercial driver's license and a strong work ethic, recognized for promoting literacy at Polk County, FL Library Cooperative. Proven track record in safe driving and vehicle maintenance, enhancing customer service through engaging outreach programs and fostering community relationships, resulting in increased patron satisfaction.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookmobile Driver - Bread Truck Style
Polk County, FL Library Cooperative
04.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patrons, fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for reading.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment on the bookmobile.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items.
- Inspected truck for malfunctions.
- Demonstrated safe driving, resulting in zero accidents over 10 years and 100,000 miles.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Polk County, FL School Board
07.2005 - 06.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learning needs.
- Continuously pursued professional development.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies.
Union Laborer - Road Construction
Oakgrove Construction
07.1990 - 10.2001
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset through the ability to perform various manual labor tasks.
Retail Sporting Goods Manager
Laux Sporting Goods
06.1984 - 06.1990
- Cultivated a positive team environment through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Enhanced sales performance by conducting regular staff training on new products and sales techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, fostering goodwill and promoting repeat business opportunities.
Education
No Degree - Teaching Certificate - English 7-12
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
St. Lawrence Universtiy
Canton, NY05-1990
Skills
- Safe driving
- Vehicle maintenance
- Literacy promotion
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- GPS and route planning
Timeline
Bookmobile Driver - Bread Truck Style
Polk County, FL Library Cooperative
04.2015 - Current
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Polk County, FL School Board
07.2005 - 06.2015
Union Laborer - Road Construction
Oakgrove Construction
07.1990 - 10.2001
Retail Sporting Goods Manager
Laux Sporting Goods
06.1984 - 06.1990
No Degree - Teaching Certificate - English 7-12
Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
St. Lawrence Universtiy
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