JOANNE LABREE
Lincoln,RI
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to student safety, honed at First Student Transportation. Skilled in child supervision and effective communication, I ensured timely and safe transport for special needs students, consistently receiving positive feedback for my patience and empathy in challenging situations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Monitor /Special Needs School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Assisted in maintaining an orderly and safe environment for students while traveling to and from school.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Ensured timely pick-up and drop-off of students by effectively communicating with the bus driver regarding route changes or adjustments.
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
- Enforced [State] safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Communicated with bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes.
- Assisted juvenile passengers in crossing roadway safely.
- Completed timely and detailed incident reports, following corporate guidelines for accurate recordkeeping.
- Participated in regular professional development trainings to stay updated on best practices in student safety protocols.
Bus Driver / Ripta
RIPTA
06.2002 - 06.2013
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
- Maintained open communication lines with dispatchers to report any delays, accidents or emergencies encountered while on the road.
Food Service Worker
Marriott
09.1986 - 06.2002
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Delivered exceptional service by promptly addressing customer concerns and special requests.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Education
No Degree -
WASHINGTON ST
Central Falls, RISkills
- Strong work ethic
- Respectfulness
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
Timeline
School Bus Monitor /Special Needs School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
09.2022 - 11.2025
Bus Driver / Ripta
RIPTA
06.2002 - 06.2013
Food Service Worker
Marriott
09.1986 - 06.2002
No Degree -
WASHINGTON ST
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