Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Music performances, motorcycle riding, traveling, 4 grandkids
Work Availability
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Kenneth Bucy

Kenneth Bucy

Mesa,AZ

Summary

I am retired military with over 30 years of service, including numerous awards. More than 4 years as an ambassador with Downtown Tempe Community. Completing my 5th year as a driver for Uber with a 5 star rating.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Uber
Phoenix, AZ
02.2018 - Current
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Maintained a 5 star rating over 5000 rides.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk.
  • Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.

Master Sergeant

U.S. Army
Various, Various
10.1967 - 04.2007

Combat tour in Republic of Vietnam, 1969, as an Army Ranger.

Discharged 1973.

Reenlisted 1976 in the Army Band program for 15 years.

Served 12 years as an NCO professional development instructor.

Combat tour in Iraq 2004-2005.

Retired April, 2007, while serving as liaison between Army Reserve units and the Border Patrol on Operation Jumpstart.


Lead Ambassador/Operations Manager

Downtown Tempe Community
Tempe, AZ
06.1991 - 07.1995
  • Greeted business owners and the public to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Engaged tourists and shoppers in conversation to offer hospitality, aid in service recovery and engender trust.
  • Gathered information, assessed accuracy and expected value and communicated efficiently with business owners and DTC leadership.
  • Liaised and worked collaboratively with Tempe Police Department regarding traffic and safety issues.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
  • Designed and installed new Pay-For-Parking system in DTC area.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1976

Skills

  • Customer Rapport
  • Customer Service
  • Scheduled Services
  • Luggage Assistance
  • Situational Awareness
  • Navigational Systems and GPS
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Safe Driving Techniques

Accomplishments

Purple Heart

U.S. Army Meritorious Achievement Medal, 2x

Combat Infantry Badge

Ranger Tab


Affiliations

American Legion

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Disabled Veterans of America

National Rifle Association

Association of Mature American Citizens

75th Ranger Regiment Association

Music performances, motorcycle riding, traveling, 4 grandkids

I have traveled to all 50 states and a dozen foreign countries, including concert tours in Russia, Poland, and China. I have performed in Carnegie Hall twice and sung the National Anthem at a Diamondbacks game on national television.

I have ridden motorcycles to both oceans and both borders, logging more than 100,000 miles.

My grandkids live in the Valley and are the joy of my life, ranging in ages from 9 to 13.


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Driver

Uber
02.2018 - Current

Lead Ambassador/Operations Manager

Downtown Tempe Community
06.1991 - 07.1995

Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education

Arizona State University

Master Sergeant

U.S. Army
10.1967 - 04.2007
Kenneth Bucy