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Jennifer Sargent

Transportation
Santa Clara,California

Summary

Efficient Events Assistant equipped with organizational and multitasking abilities necessary to effectively handle demanding event planning and execution. Works well with high discerning hosts and guests to realize creative visions without exceeding budgets. Polished and professional in handling conflicts and day-of-event issues. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in vehicle operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various vehichles to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Events Assistant /Driver

The Peninsula Regent
San Mateo, CA
01.2021 - Current
  • Improved future events by evaluating successes and failures of previous private and corporate gatherings.
  • Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations and oversaw proper seating.
  • Managed event calendar and planning stages to effectively handle as many as 5 jobs per month.
  • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and special incidents.
  • Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
  • Assessed community vehicles, managed maintenance and arranged for quality vehicles and personnel when needed.
  • Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
  • Identified process breakdowns and developed improvement plans to resolve.
  • Used Excel and Word to create documents, Fliers and memos for the Community.

School Bus Driver Trainer

First Student Transportation
San Francisco, CA
05.2019 - 09.2022
  • Developed and implemented training materials and course updates.
  • Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
  • Conducted test screenings for driver candidates and tabulated results.
  • Instructed on important School Bus regulations and company policies.
  • Scheduled safety meetings and briefings with transportation supervisor.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Taught Pretrip and on the road training
  • Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable School bus driver safety.

School Bus Driver

Laidlaw/First Student
San Francisco, California
05.2007 - 09.2020
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained CA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
  • Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.

Dog Groomer

Critter Clipper
Mountain View, CA
01.2006 - 05.2007
  • Spoke to customers regarding grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
  • Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.

Education

High School Diploma -

J. Eugene McAteer High School
San Francisco, CA
08.1994 - 06.1997

Skills

Attention to Detail

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Software

Excel

Word

Timeline

Events Assistant /Driver

The Peninsula Regent
01.2021 - Current

School Bus Driver Trainer

First Student Transportation
05.2019 - 09.2022

School Bus Driver

Laidlaw/First Student
05.2007 - 09.2020

Dog Groomer

Critter Clipper
01.2006 - 05.2007

High School Diploma -

J. Eugene McAteer High School
08.1994 - 06.1997

Work Availability

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