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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Kimberly Cochrone

Richmond,VA

Summary

Committed transportation professional adept in providing updated and accurate route information to assist passengers. Strong commitment to safety demonstrated through an exceptional driving record and 7 years of experience in Bus Driver roles. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning growth and leadership skills inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Henrico County Public Schools

Bus Driver
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Maintained Virginia driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Obeyed federal, Virginia and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
  • Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
  • Administered first aid to passengers in need.
  • Conducted Pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained Virginia driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
  • Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
  • Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.

Bottoms Bridge Shell Station

Customer Service Cashier
03.2014 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Lifted up to 55lbs pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads

N@W Salvage Warehouse

Warehouse Associate
04.2010 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
  • Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
  • Recorded daily incoming delivery information and from storage and production areas.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 55lbs pounds

Education

Virginia Randolph Community High School
Glen Allen, VA

Business Vocational Certificate from Business Administration

Skills

  • Passenger Interaction
  • Local Street Knowledge
  • Local Traffic Laws
  • Technology-Driven Navigation
  • Time Management
  • Route Schedule Adherence
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Two-Way Radio Operation
  • Log Book Maintenance
  • Behavior Monitoring and Management
  • Client Support
  • Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheet
  • Achieve Advancement by completing Leadership task accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved Bus Route documentation which led to performing task at a punctual and reliable order.

Timeline

Bus Driver

Henrico County Public Schools
09.2016 - Current

Customer Service Cashier

Bottoms Bridge Shell Station
03.2014 - 07.2016

Warehouse Associate

N@W Salvage Warehouse
04.2010 - 01.2014

Virginia Randolph Community High School

Business Vocational Certificate from Business Administration
Kimberly Cochrone