Karla Parker
Townsend,DE
Summary
Accomplished and energetic hard worker Bus Driver with more than 12 years of experience infast- pace Public Transportation. Excellent transporting and judgment and decision making skills. Adept at navigating complex routes while maintaining punctuality and adhering to traffic laws, fostering a reliable and comfortable travel experience for all passengers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ship Doc
Amazon
Wilmington, DE
12.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Bus/Rail Operator
SEPTA
Upper Darby, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Contributed to a reduction in accidents by identifying potential hazards and reporting them promptly for resolution.
- Coordinated information with other departments relative to inadequacies or inefficiencies in operations, manipulations or schedules.
- Streamlined operations by consistently updating route knowledge and staying informed of track changes.
- Called for emergency buses, relieved crew members and covered assignments during operational incidents.
- Managed communications flow to employees and customers regarding departures, arrivals, delays and closures.
- Enhanced passenger safety by adhering to strict operating procedures and protocols.
School Bus Driver
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Wilmington, DE
12.2008 - Current
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Paratransit Driver
Dart
Wilmington De
12.2008 - 07.2017
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Performed basic repairs and maintenance actions to keep vehicle working at peak performance.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
- Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
- Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
- Transported customers to and from Location.
Education
High School Diploma - Business Law
Glasgow High School
Newark De07.1989
Certificate - Medical Assistant
CHI Institute
Broomall, PACertificate - Volunteer Aetna Hose Ladder
Delaware Firefighter School
New Castle DeSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Wheelchair securement
- Traffic laws compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Transportation regulations
- Customer relations skills
- Punctuality
Timeline
Ship Doc
Amazon
12.2024 - Current
Bus/Rail Operator
SEPTA
10.2021 - Current
School Bus Driver
Red Clay Consolidated School District
12.2008 - Current
Paratransit Driver
Dart
12.2008 - 07.2017
High School Diploma - Business Law
Glasgow High School
Certificate - Medical Assistant
CHI Institute
Certificate - Volunteer Aetna Hose Ladder
Delaware Firefighter School