Karen Zepeda
Cottage Grove,OR
Summary
Experienced professional with 18 years in management and customer service. Seeking a position with a company where I can contribute to a successful team. Strong leadership skills and authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Pathways Coach
Lane Community College
06.2023 - Current
- Learn and implement Career Pathways department coaching strategies. Work collaboratively as part of the Career Pathways team, sharing responsibilities and pursuing common goals.
- Develop and maintain a broad base of knowledge relevant to college programs, career development, workforce development, Trade Adjustment Assistance, labor market trends, veteran programs, disability resources, and college policies and services.
- Refer students to appropriate resources for issues related to services required outside of the scope of the position, such as mental health, housing, and food assistance.
- Attend required local and statewide training, and participate in regular meetings and conference calls.
Bus Operator
Lane Transit District
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Drive City bus according to designated schedule
- Assist Customers with inquiries about routes and schedules.
- Provide information on safety measures to be taken into account
- Maintain fluid levels in the bus and check for defects in the engine and tires
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Follow all road rules and safety guidelines.
Job source helper/driver
Family Promise San Gabriel Valley
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Plan and implement a job coaching strategy with multiple employees
- Assess the professional strengths and weaknesses of employees
- Discover what motivates employees and assist them in utilizing that motivation in the workplace
- Present skills to aid people in job searches
- Assist employees with disabilities in learning and excelling in their job functions
- Create and update records and reports on progress
- Open shelter. Assist families with employment, supplement benefits, resume, and other resources.
- An open resource center and transport guests. Daily inspection of the vehicle.
Education
Associate's degree - General Studies
Lane Community College
05.2025
Business and Transportation Management
Academy Pacific
01.1996
Skills
- Licensed commercial driver
- Emergency medical technician experience
- School Bus Driving
- CDL Driver
- Bus Driving
- Basic emergency life support
- Medical terminology - 4 years
- Class B
- Communication skills
Certification
- March 2023 to March 2025
- First aid certification with adult and child CPR and AED. Acquired at Lane Community College
- CDL
- Passenger Endorsement
- CDL B
- School Bus Endorsement
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Community sharing, Cottage Grove, OR, 2023-01, Present, receive and log any donations that are received, guide clients to the office when needed, stock the pantry, keep daily log of clients that we served, sweep/ clean pantry, interpret to non English speaking clients
Timeline
Career Pathways Coach
Lane Community College
06.2023 - Current
Bus Operator
Lane Transit District
02.2018 - 02.2019
Job source helper/driver
Family Promise San Gabriel Valley
05.2014 - 06.2017
Associate's degree - General Studies
Lane Community College
Business and Transportation Management
Academy Pacific