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Kayette Jones

Lisle,IL

Summary

Seasoned professional with a track record of ensuring passenger safety and comfort, demonstrated during tenure at Chicago Transit Authority. Excelled in vehicle inspection and defensive driving, alongside effective communication and special needs understanding. Achieved commendable levels of client satisfaction and safety compliance, leveraging skills in both cosmetology and transportation sectors.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Full-time Bus Operator

Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
03.2016 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
  • Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
  • Informed passengers about route details, schedules, transfers, and fare policies as needed.
  • Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for passenger safety and incident reporting.

School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.

Cosmetologist

JCPenney Salon
01.2003 - 11.2007
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized cosmetology services based on individual needs and preferences.

Education

Sonography

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Cosmetology

Pivot Point College
Chicago, IL
03.1995

Associate Of Applied Science - Legal Secretarial

Robert Morris College
180 N. LaSalle, Chicago,IL
06.1991

Skills

  • Clean Driving Record
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Defensive Driving
  • Wheelchair support
  • Effective communication skills
  • Special needs understanding
  • Safe driving skills
  • Valid State license

Timeline

Full-time Bus Operator

Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
03.2016 - Current

School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
03.2015 - 03.2016

Cosmetologist

JCPenney Salon
01.2003 - 11.2007

Sonography

College of DuPage

Cosmetology

Pivot Point College

Associate Of Applied Science - Legal Secretarial

Robert Morris College

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