JENNIFER WILKINSON
Puyallup
Summary
Experienced with ensuring safe and timely transportation of students. Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage student behavior and navigate routes efficiently. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to maintain secure environment for all passengers.
Diligent with solid foundation in sewing and garment construction. Successfully contributed to various projects, ensuring high-quality finishes and meeting production deadlines. Demonstrated precision and attention to detail through consistent use of sewing techniques and fabric handling skills
Dedicated knowledgeable about constructing, labeling and decorating products in high-volume, deadline-driven production settings. Possesses technical skills that include zipper installation, fabric cut and sew construction. Interprets patterns and operates sewing equipment to create products to specification.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Orting School District
07.2025 - Current
- Ensured student safety during transportation to and from school by adhering to established safety protocols.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to maintain operational readiness and compliance with district standards.
- Managed challenging situations involving student behavior with patience, empathy, and effective problem-solving skills that prioritized safety for all involved.
- Ensured safety and comfort of special needs students during daily transportation.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices within the bus to ensure safe transport for all passengers.
Field Manager
Bowen Farms
01.2000 - Current
- Served as Field Manager for last 18 months, overseeing daily farm operations.
- Conducted interviews and hired staff, managing scheduling and timecard accuracy for picking crews.
- Operated farm equipment effectively to ensure efficient workflow.
- Drove delivery of farm orders, maintaining timely service to clients.
- Coordinated vendor and in-house training programs for new hires.
- Assigned tasks to crew members based on individual skills, ensuring optimal job fit.
- Scheduled vehicle routes and organized meetings between employees and clients.
- Prepared work assignments and equipped field team with necessary materials while facilitating client relations.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
Owner
Koi of Puyallup Valley
02.2015 - 09.2025
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Sewer, Gluer, Die Cutter Operator
Harvey's Skin Diving Supply
01.2005 - 04.2019
- Sewing to include mountain boots, putting zippers in wet suits, boots, and vests
- Preps wet and dry suits with knee pads and decals
- Glues wet/dry suits, operates hand rotary knife cutting equipment and cuts out parts with large swing arm die cutter or press
- Shipping and receiving duties.
- Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
- Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
- Monitored machines, diagnosed problems and performed basic corrections to keep equipment operational during shifts.
- Used razor blades to carefully remove stitching to prepare garments for hemming and alterations.
- Assessed sewing equipment, performing minor repairs to keep machines fully operational.
- Obtained customer measurements to alter clothing.
Owner Operator
Spot on barbeque
05.2011 - 01.2018
- Checked supplies needed for next day's operation and placed orders accordingly.
- Developed menus based on customer feedback or current trends in BBQ cuisine.
- Organized and stored all ingredients, equipment and tools as required.
- Set up the service station before opening time by arranging utensils, condiments, plates.
- Ensured that all food served was prepared safely and hygienically.
- Monitored temperatures of grills to ensure proper cooking times were met.
- Operated a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills and slicers.
Loaner Desk Clerk/Shuttle Driver/Service Porter
Acura of Seattle
06.2000 - 07.2003
- Worked service desk for new and existing customers to include customer service to include check in/out owner vehicles to be serviced, dispensed loaner cars, shuttle customers
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Washed, vacuumed, and/or prepped vehicles for service/repair High volume telephone experience
- Fast paced environment working with varied clientele.
- Welcomed large volume of guests.
- Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
Education
GED -
Auburn Senior High School
Auburn, WA06-1998
Skills
- Time management skills
- Measurement accuracy
- Product bagging efficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Inventory management systems
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emergency procedures
- Special needs assistance
- Commercial driving
- Incident reporting
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
Languages
English
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Orting School District
07.2025 - Current
Owner
Koi of Puyallup Valley
02.2015 - 09.2025
Owner Operator
Spot on barbeque
05.2011 - 01.2018
Sewer, Gluer, Die Cutter Operator
Harvey's Skin Diving Supply
01.2005 - 04.2019
Loaner Desk Clerk/Shuttle Driver/Service Porter
Acura of Seattle
06.2000 - 07.2003
Field Manager
Bowen Farms
01.2000 - Current
GED -
Auburn Senior High School