Jessica Polizzo

Work History

School Bus Driver

Bryant School District

Bryant, Arkansas

01.2022 - Current

Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight 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.
Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.

School Bus Driver

Durham Schools Services

Trumbull, CT

07.2017 - 11.2021

Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight 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.
Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
Escorted students across streets and roadways and guided older children across streets.
Held special assemblies to explain rules and emergency bus procedures to students.

Picker Packer

IKEA Distribution Center

Perryville, MD

05.2006 - 10.2010

Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
Entered package information into company's computer system.
Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
Minimized waste and reduced volume of packaging materials used to prepare shipments.
Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
Operated Type equipment to move goods in safely from fields to collection points.
Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed Type and Type items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets.
Replenished items taken from shelves, safely using equipment to lift and organize products.

Quality Control Inspector

Sacs 5th Avenue

Aberdeen, MD

06.2006 - 12.2007

Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.

Senior Deli Clerk

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Danbury, CT

05.1997 - 09.2001

Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas.
Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.
Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Calculated total items needed to assemble party trays and placed orders for inventory.
Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes.
Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.

Summary

Overview

Work History

School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Picker Packer

Quality Control Inspector

Senior Deli Clerk

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences

Associate Of Applied Science - Drug Abuse Counseling

Skills

Timeline

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