Jennifer Marshall
Portland,OR
Summary
Driver education and safety management professional with a background, specializing in regulatory compliance and special needs support. Notably excelled at developing training materials and mentoring, resulting in improved driver compliance and safety. Achieved significant improvements in driver performance and training efficiency with Beaverton School District.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver Trainer
Beaverton School District
Beaverton, OR
10.2021 - Current
- Provided classroom instruction and hands-on training for school bus drivers on proper driving techniques, safety regulations, and customer service.
- Conducted evaluations of each driver's performance to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in the development of an effective curriculum to meet state requirements for school bus driver certification.
- Monitored student loading and unloading operations, ensuring that students board the correct buses safely and efficiently.
- Inspected vehicles before routes to verify operational readiness, including fuel levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes and other components.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, tests administered and results achieved by trainees.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles to identify potential mechanical problems.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations governing the operation of school buses.
- Provided feedback and guidance on areas needing improvement related to job performance or safety issues.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of training sessions.
- Instructed drivers on safe practices such as defensive driving techniques, speed control, lane changing procedures and accident avoidance maneuvers.
- Introduced a comprehensive orientation program for new drivers, designed to acquaint them with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted formal road driving test for 70-plus drivers.
- Offered informal tips and encouragement to new, nervous driver trainees to support driving confidence and success.
- Updated and managed training classes and materials.
- Explained and showed video images to teach emergency driving techniques, driving in ice and snow and avoiding collisions.
Accounting Assistant
Joes Burgers
Beaverton, OR
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
- Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
- Entered data into accounting software programs, such as QuickBooks and Sage 50 Accounting Software.
- Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Produced reliable reports by checking financial statements for accuracy.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
Office Manager
Homework Construction
Lake Oswego, OR
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Assisted with the installation of drywall and other building materials.
- Conducted site visits to ensure safety compliance and quality standards.
- Organized construction equipment and supplies for job sites.
- Supervised subcontractors during on-site work hours.
- Performed demolition activities, such as removing walls or tearing out flooring.
- Coordinated deliveries of construction materials with vendors.
- Maintained accurate records and logs of project data.
- Communicated effectively with clients, contractors, architects, engineers..
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield The Pet Hospital
Beaverton, OR
06.2009 - 07.2016
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls after hours.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Education
Core And Advanced Units And Core Refresher And Transporting Students With Special Needs -
Oregon Department Of Education
Salem, OR07-2024
Behind The Wheel Instructors Corse - Driver Training
Oregon Department Of Education
Salem, OR03-2023
High School Diploma -
Washougal High School
Washougal, WA07-2007
Skills
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Fueling procedures
- Route Planning
- Driver training
- Maintenance knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Safe driving techniques
- Mentoring abilities
- Disability Awareness
- Defensive Driving
- Emergency Procedures
- Vehicle Inspection
- Accident reporting
- Student Behavior Management
- Backing procedures
- Developing training materials
- Managing safety
- Accident Prevention
- Classroom Instruction
- Updating logs
- Driver education
- DOT requirements
- Assisting drivers
- Regulatory Compliance
- Training materials preparation
Timeline
School Bus Driver Trainer
Beaverton School District
10.2021 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Joes Burgers
09.2019 - 01.2020
Office Manager
Homework Construction
08.2016 - 09.2019
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield The Pet Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2016
Core And Advanced Units And Core Refresher And Transporting Students With Special Needs -
Oregon Department Of Education
Behind The Wheel Instructors Corse - Driver Training
Oregon Department Of Education
High School Diploma -
Washougal High School