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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Interests
Fishing,Boating,Hockey, Football
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Kenneth Gilbert

Contractor
West Falls,NY

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with [Number] years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results. Well-regarded [Job Title] offers clean driving history and strong safety record. Gets along well with students, bus monitors and teachers. Compassionate with students and great at resolving conflicts. Keeps bus clean and well-maintained with daily care. Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
East Aurora, NY
09.2008 - 08.2017
  • Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

Owner/Operator

Twin Oaks Stone & Landscaping Inc.
East Aurora, NY
04.1975 - 08.2007
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
  • Crafted engaging sales copy and eye-catching graphics for inventive client presentations.
  • Maintained consistent work levels by establishing large customer base and continuous pipeline of deliveries.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.

Truck Driver

Browning Ferris Industries
Blasdell, New York
04.1989 - 05.1991
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
05.1975 - 05.1977

No Degree - Machine Shop Technology

Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

Safe driver training

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Affiliations

Walleye Association , Meals on Wheels, Chamber of commerce

Interests

Nascar,Model Airplanes,Sports

Fishing,Boating,Hockey, Football

I used to go Fishing with my Dad up in Canada when I was younger and now I fish with my friends. I played High School hockey for 4 years in high school. We own a Sea ray 240 Sundeck boat and go to the lake once a week in the summer. I also played High school football for 1 year in high school and watch the games on T.V in my spare time.

Timeline

School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
09.2008 - 08.2017

No Degree - Machine Shop Technology

Erie 1 BOCES
05.2001 -

Truck Driver

Browning Ferris Industries
04.1989 - 05.1991

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Erie Community College
05.1975 - 05.1977

Owner/Operator

Twin Oaks Stone & Landscaping Inc.
04.1975 - 08.2007

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