Kayce Wood
Mt. Vernon
Summary
Dynamic Driver Manager with proven leadership at JBS Carriers, excelling in driver scheduling and compliance. Skilled in TMW and Excel, I enhance operational efficiency while fostering strong communication and teamwork. Recognized for implementing safety protocols and improving driver coordination, ensuring seamless logistics and customer satisfaction. Have taken on other roles such as payroll and helping with load planning. Created a strong comradery with drivers and customers in and outside of our main plant. I have enjoyed working for JBS and want to continue to learn new roles and grow this company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Manager
JBS Carriers
Mount Pleasant, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Communicate efficiently with daily operations by coordinating driver schedules and routes.
- Monitoring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Proficient communication between drivers and management to ensure efficiency.
- Skilled in utilizing transportation management software for scheduling and reporting.
- Payroll's backup, confirming and reviewing drivers pay and submitting.
- Entering drivers loads and extra time sheets in TMW.
- Checking in outside drivers and building BOLs for their loads and our office loads for our customer.
- Entering data in excel spreadsheets.
- Constant email communication with our customers and departments.
Security Supervisor
Metro One Loss Prevention Services
Mount Vernon, TX
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervised a 20 man security team, ensuring adherence to protocols and procedures.
- Implemented training programs for new security personnel to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated incident response efforts, documenting occurrences and maintaining detailed reports.
- Made shift schedules to effectively maintain shift coverage.
- Assisted in transportation window for the customer.
- Checking and securing loads to make sure the customer's product and distribution center was not suffering from loss. Including bag checks of employees for the customer.
- Communication electronically and verbally with customer on a daily basis.
School Bus Driver/ Maintance Worker
MVISD
Mount Vernon, TX
02.2011 - 10.2020
- Ensured safe transportation for students, adhering to all district policies and regulations.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards and operational readiness.
- Implemented effective communication with parents, teachers, and school officials regarding student transportation needs.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and efficient route navigation techniques.
- Maintained the school buildings.
- Ordered and took account of all supplies and distribution.
- During my duration at the school before becoming a bus driver I was a Cafeteria Manager, which included me maintaining supplies, inventory, schedules and a crew of 12.
Lead Teacher
Rainbow Connection Daycare
Mount Vernon, TX
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff to enhance teaching strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Assessed student performance and adapted instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
Cash Office Clerk
Lowes Home Improvment
Mount Pleasant, TX
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Managed cash handling processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Processed daily financial transactions, maintaining detailed records of all cash office activities.
- Assisted in training new staff on cash management procedures and operational systems.
- Monitored inventory levels of cash and supplies, coordinating replenishment as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
MVHS
Mount Vernon, TXSkills
- Customer service
- Strong leadership qualities
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Excel Spreadsheets
- TMW proficient
- Payroll
- Effective electronic and verbal communication
- Quick learner
- Fleet management expertise
- Safety procedures
- Team building
- Driver scheduling
- Safety compliance awareness
- Delivery scheduling
- Budget management experience
- Route management
- Driver evaluation
- Driver coordination
- Employee scheduling
- Regulatory documentation
- Strong leadership
- Time management proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Driver Manager
JBS Carriers
02.2024 - Current
Security Supervisor
Metro One Loss Prevention Services
10.2020 - 02.2024
School Bus Driver/ Maintance Worker
MVISD
02.2011 - 10.2020
Lead Teacher
Rainbow Connection Daycare
08.2008 - 01.2011
Cash Office Clerk
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2005 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
MVHS