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Laura Ann  Koke

Laura Ann Koke

Lytle,TX

Summary

Proven School Bus Driver and accomplished Cosmetologist, showcasing a strong track record with the Lytle Independent School District. Excelled in safe driving practices and customer service, achieving the status of #1 Top Stylist in product sales and service dollars per hour in the southern half of the USA within the franchise for 5+ consecutive years, demonstrates exceptional time management and effective communication, ensuring reliability and efficiency in every task.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Lytle Independent School District
02.2023 - Current
  • Adheres to scheduled routes and accomplish timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria and times that I have established.
  • Obeys FMCSA, TX, district policies and local traffic laws and regulations to ensure safe transportation to student passenger.
  • Communicates information to parents and resolves all issues to promote excellent customer service.
  • Identifies and reports vehicle maintenance, repair issues and safety hazards to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Completes pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Operates CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements.
  • Drafts and submits reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
  • Completes logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork as well as United GPS software.

School Bus Driver

San Antonio Independent School District
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Maintained Texas Commercial Driver's License to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.

School Bus Driver

Northeast Independent School District
09.2016 - 02.2020

I was trained by the Northeast Independent School District Transportation Department and obtained my CDL through The State of Texas. This is where I learned to be the school bus driver that I am today!

Cosmetologist

SportClips Haircuts/Pinnacle PEO
02.2009 - 02.2016
  • Business Management: Scheduled my appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, created client service tickets, inventory management. Maintained client treatment records in database and designed long-term care regimens for my dedicated clientele.
  • Time Management: #1 Top Stylist in the southern half of the USA for Highest Service Dollars Per Hour for 5+ consecutive years!
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Attended regular training, hair shows and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • #1 Top Stylist in the southern half of USA for product sales within the franchise for 5+ consecutive years!
  • Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.

Education

Texas CDL # 21011794 -

N.E.I.S.D. Transportation Department
San Antonio, TX
10-2016

Texas Cosmetologist Operator License -

Milan Institute of Cosmetology - Walzem
San Antonio, TX
12-1998

High School Diploma -

Blessed Hope Academy
San Antonio, TX
05-1993

Skills

  • Perfect Attendance: Dependable, Reliable and Efficient

  • Business Management: Customer Service, Scheduling, Answering phones, Data Entry and Record Keeping

  • Bus route planning and establishes ETA's

  • Route Navigation

  • Safe Driving Practices: Up-to-date on Federal, State, Local and district laws, codes and policies

  • Time Management: Self Motivated

  • Team Player With Great Attitude

  • Effective communication skills

  • Professional and Respectful

  • Vehicle Maintenance

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Map reading expert

  • Equipment Operation

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Lytle Independent School District
02.2023 - Current

School Bus Driver

San Antonio Independent School District
09.2021 - 02.2022

School Bus Driver

Northeast Independent School District
09.2016 - 02.2020

Cosmetologist

SportClips Haircuts/Pinnacle PEO
02.2009 - 02.2016

Texas CDL # 21011794 -

N.E.I.S.D. Transportation Department

Texas Cosmetologist Operator License -

Milan Institute of Cosmetology - Walzem

High School Diploma -

Blessed Hope Academy
Laura Ann Koke