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Lester Bevil
Anderson ,SC
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Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a School Bus Driver at Anderson/Greenville, excelling in safety-focused transportation and effective communication. Proven track record in behavior management and emergency procedures, ensuring a secure environment for students. Recognized for reliability and adherence to DOT regulations, fostering positive interactions with parents and school officials.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Anderson/Greenville
12.2014 - Current
- Operated school bus safely to transport students to and from school and events.
- Learned and adhered to safety regulations and traffic laws for passenger transport.
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation and maintenance.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking, promoting a secure environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school officials regarding schedules and concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness of the bus interior, ensuring a comfortable travel experience.
- Adapted routes as needed based on traffic conditions or road closures for timely arrivals.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
Owner
Self-employeed
07.2005 - 11.2011
- Developed and implemented business strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Established marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve team performance and service quality.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
Regional Manager
Waccamaw Pottery
1985 - 1998
- Led regional operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and objectives.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement plans to enhance team productivity.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize resource allocation.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence.
- Mentored junior managers, promoting professional development and leadership skills within the region.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.
- Mentored and developed high-potential employees for leadership roles through individualized career development plans and opportunities for growth.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Psychology/Religion
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC08.1973
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Behavior management
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Defensive driving
- DOT regulations
- Transporting students
- Pre-trip inspections
- Bus evacuation drills
- Passenger safety management
- Traffic laws adherence
- Child safety awareness
- Wheelchair lift operation
Additional Information
Trainer for 9 years in Greenville
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Anderson/Greenville
12.2014 - Current
Owner
Self-employeed
07.2005 - 11.2011
Regional Manager
Waccamaw Pottery
1985 - 1998
Psychology/Religion
Presbyterian College
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