Kenneth Torres
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Seasoned professional with a robust background in transportation and aviation, exemplified by roles at Texas Central School Bus Company and Envoy Airlines. Excelled in ensuring safety and maintaining punctuality, leveraging skills in GPS navigation and teamwork. Demonstrated exceptional bilingual communication and problem-solving aptitude, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Texas Central School Bus Company
09.2018 - 08.2024
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Maintained open communication lines with dispatchers to report any delays, accidents or emergencies encountered while on the road.
- Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on safety regulations and driving techniques.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- 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.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Ramp Agent
Envoy Airlines
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Efficiently operated ground service equipment, such as tugs and belt loaders, to facilitate smooth handling of baggage and cargo.
- Conducted marshaling activities skillfully, guiding pilots safely towards their designated parking positions on the ramp area.
- Maintained clean ramps, preventing trip hazards or debris from interfering with aircraft movements or personnel safety.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over 5 daily flights.
- Consistently maintained professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies and standards.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by actively collaborating with colleagues and fostering open communication regarding ramp operations concerns.
- Displayed strong attention to detail during aircraft inspections, promptly reporting any observed irregularities or potential hazards.
- Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
- Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing flight schedules or weather conditions, minimizing disruptions to airport operations.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
Education
Certification - Patient Care Technician
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2010
Associate Degree in Optical Science - Optician
Puerto Rico Tech Junior College
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico05-1998
Skills
- Safety-focused
- DOT regulations
- Commercial driving
- Bilingual communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- GPS Navigation
- Self motivation
- Teamwork
- Customer service
Driver of the month
Was a satisfaction to received this recognition. Working with students with disabilities is a challenged everyday but recompense when parents, students, teachers and co-workers recognize that you are doing a good job.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bus Driver
Texas Central School Bus Company
09.2018 - 08.2024
Ramp Agent
Envoy Airlines
06.2015 - 01.2018
Certification - Patient Care Technician
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Optical Science - Optician
Puerto Rico Tech Junior College
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