Lynnette Finley
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Skilled bus driver with experience in both transit and intercity routes. Known for maintaining safety standards, punctuality, and efficient route management. Possess strong communication skills, ability to handle diverse passenger needs, and adept at navigation and time management. Contributed to increased rider satisfaction through proactive service and adherence to schedules.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
Orange County Transportation Authorities
Orange, California
01.2021 - Current
- Followed emergency procedures in case of accidents
- Made sure wheelchair lifts were functioning properly before each trip began.
- Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations.
- Follow a planned route according to a time schedule.
- Help passengers, including those with disabilities, get on and off the bus.
- Obey traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations.
- Follow procedures to ensure passenger safety
- Collecting Fare
- Maintained professional demeanor when dealing with difficult customers or situations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it was safe for operation.
- Adhered to all traffic laws including speed limits, stop signs, signals.
Bus Operator
Mv Transportation Inc.
Los Angeles, California
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes and adjusted speed accordingly.
- Drove specified routes in compliance with traffic regulations and time schedules.
- Enforced fare collection policies by collecting fares from passengers.
- Communicated route information to passengers during trips as needed.
- Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
- Conducted visual check of exterior of bus prior to departure to ensure no damage or debris is present.
- Provided accurate information regarding fares, schedule details and stowing of baggage and answered passenger questions.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
Store Manager
Kay Jewlers
Lakewood, California
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Store Manager
Zales Jewelers
Redondo Beach, California
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
Store Management
Parks Menswear
Long Beach, California
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Configured managed metadata service application with term store management tool in Central Administration to create taxonomy structure for search engine optimization purposes.
- Collaborated with store management team to ensure efficient operation of the store's front end.
- Provided guidance to store management on best practices related to loss prevention initiatives.
- Advised store management on issues related to staffing needs and training requirements.
- Tracked sales performance and reported results to store management.
Education
Class A License
Truck Master Academy
Gardena, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic
Long Beach, CA06-1996
Skills
- Emergency procedures
- Defensive driving
- Safe driving
- Schedule adherence
- Vehicle inspection
- performing pre-
- trip and post-trip inspections
- maneuvering the vehicle in various
- conditions, following traffic laws,
- securing cargo properly, logging
- driving hours, and adhering to DOT
- regulations, all while emphasizing
- safety procedures and proper
- vehicle maintenance
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
Orange County Transportation Authorities
01.2021 - Current
Bus Operator
Mv Transportation Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2021
Store Manager
Kay Jewlers
01.2007 - 01.2009
Store Manager
Zales Jewelers
01.2002 - 01.2007
Store Management
Parks Menswear
01.1996 - 01.1998
Class A License
Truck Master Academy
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic