Latashia Blake
Hollywood
Summary
Professional communicator with strong background in creating compelling narratives and managing media relations. Known for results-driven approach, fostering collaboration within teams, and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in strategic planning, content creation, and crisis management, with keen ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders. Recognized for reliability, flexibility, and focus on achieving impactful outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Miami Dade County
03.2025 - Current
- Performing vehicle inspections
- Fueling buses
- Logging trip counts
- Collecting passenger fares according to an established rate schedule
- Using defensive driving
- Operated transit buses on scheduled routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Maintained passenger safety by adhering to traffic laws and operational protocols.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, providing necessary support during boarding and disembarking.
- Monitored vehicle performance, reporting maintenance needs to ensure operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to relay service updates and receive route adjustments.
- Implemented best practices for route optimization, contributing to improved service delivery.
- Resolved passenger inquiries and concerns promptly, fostering positive community relations.
- Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
Main Banker
Calder Casino
10.2017 - Current
- Maintain confidentiality of all data and customer information.
- Maintain accuracy of both cash drawers and all paperwork involved in transactions.
- Maintain and supply property outlet banks.
- Maintain cage shift cash summary and balance sheets.
- Balance Main Bank within variance policy standards.
- Independently counted and balanced funds in Main Bank with outgoing bankers at start of shift, and again at the end of shift Records inventory count amounts, by denomination, type, etc.
- Received and verified drops through careful review of all paperwork and signature.
- Supervised daily banking operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Trained and mentored junior bankers, fostering a collaborative team environment and enhancing service delivery.
Bus Operator
Broward School Board
10.2021 - 02.2023
- A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from school.
- Obey all traffic laws
- Always maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus
- Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
- Ensure the safety of all students
- Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
- Discipline children as needed to maintain a safe environment
- Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
Security Forces Officer
Constellis
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw security operations to ensure safety of personnel and assets.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new security personnel.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security protocols.
- Coordinated incident response efforts during emergencies and high-risk situations.
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating effective communication and coordination during joint operations.
- Provided critical support during crisis situations such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks while maintaining order within affected areas under difficult circumstances.
- Maintained a safe work environment through consistent monitoring of facility conditions and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Data Entry Operator
Everglades Correctional Institution
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information, establishing entry priorities.
- Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures. Intake and transferring of inmates to facility.
Customer Service Rep/Supervisor
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
Assistance Manager
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Making sure the store runs smoothly.
- Recruit and train staff
- Deal with any enquiries and complaints and monitor customer service
- Serve customers as needed.
- Put together the lunch breaks with staff.
- Managing deliveries
Customer Service Associate
Lucky-Me
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Ensuring that all customers receive excellent service through direct salesmanship, and prompt and courteous service.
- Assisting customers with questions, needs and purchases.
- Cultivating successful relationships with retail customers.
- Completing each transaction in a quick and efficient manner.
- Cleaning shelves, counters, and tables
- Preparing merchandise for display.
- Greeting each customer that comes into the store in a warm manner.
- Assisting in physical inventory counts.
- Setting up merchandise on the sales floor.
Education
Medical Management Certification - Medical Social Work
ATI College of Health
Miami Gardens, FL01.2009
HS Diploma - General Studies
Miramar High School
Miramar, FL01.2006
Skills
- Clean driving record
- Vehicle inspection
- Fuel efficiency
- Cash handling expertise
- Strong numeracy skills
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Wheelchair support
- Weather conditions adaptation
- Traffic laws compliance
- Effective communication skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Safe driving skills
- Passenger assistance
- DOT standards
- Motivation and initiative
- Product knowledge
- Data entry
- Detail-oriented
- Physical fitness
Timeline
Bus Operator
Miami Dade County
03.2025 - Current
Bus Operator
Broward School Board
10.2021 - 02.2023
Security Forces Officer
Constellis
07.2019 - 03.2020
Data Entry Operator
Everglades Correctional Institution
08.2018 - 09.2019
Main Banker
Calder Casino
10.2017 - Current
Assistance Manager
10.2014 - 12.2016
Customer Service Associate
Lucky-Me
06.2014 - 10.2014
Customer Service Rep/Supervisor
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2011 - 01.2019
Medical Management Certification - Medical Social Work
ATI College of Health
HS Diploma - General Studies
Miramar High School