Maria Strother

• 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.
• Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
• Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
• Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
• Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
• Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
• Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
• Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
• Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
• Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
• Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
• Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
• Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
• Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
• Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Supervisor,assists in the day-to-day operations of the bus fleet and transports students to and from school and extracurricular activities,as necessary, using district school buses or transportation vehicles.

• Coordinate all bus breakdowns to ensure all students get to and from school safely.
• Act as a liaison between bus drivers and school staff Principals.
• Communicate effectively to office staff any important changes to school bus schedules and emergencies.
• Lead the work of other bus drivers;
• Quickly problem solve issues from parents, school staffs and bus drivers;
• Maintain accurate records for the department;
• Drive a school bus and other transportation equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Learn local roadways;
• Adapt to changing work demands;
• Manage task priorities to meet deadlines;
• Work under varying degrees of stress;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups;
• Read and comprehend fine print such as schedules, spreadsheets, etc.;
• Communicate effectively via telephone, and in person.

• Established strong customer relationships through communication and attentive service.
• Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
• Produced point of sale price cards, shelf tags and posters and delivered customer-focused service.
• Completed cashier and point of sale operations.
• Improved inventory management, conducting regular audits and ensuring adequate stock levels at the point of sale area.
• Developed marketing and sales strategies to reduce point of sale inventory levels.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software systems used at the point of sale and other store operations.
• Streamlined checkout process by efficiently processing transactions using point of sale system.
• Demonstrated supervisory competency with Point of Sale (POS) equipment operations.
• Collected payments accurately with cash, debit and credit card, using Point of Sale system to process transactions.
• Input orders into system at point of sale and created guest checks.
• Operated computer and point of sale system proficiently and maintained constant grasp of available inventory.
• Trained new associates on Point of Sale systems, improving their knowledge and efficiency in handling customer transactions.
• Maintained appropriate inventory levels, internal assets and promotional signage for point of sale displays.
• Used computer and point of sale system knowledge to process transactions, perform product lookups and verify inventory availability.
• Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
• Completed physical inventory counts each month.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.
• Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.
• Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
• Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
• Trained new employees on proper procedures, boosting their ability to contribute effectively as part of the team.
• Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
• Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
• Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
• Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
• Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
• Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
• Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
• Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.

• Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
• Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
• Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail, and scanning documents.
• Processed and recorded new policies and claims.
• Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
• Reviewed and verified addresses, phone numbers, names, ages and values.

• Calculated innage / outage of shipping containers to meet the customers ordered quantity while maintaining the DOT legal requirements for maximum road weight and tank capacity for regulated product
• Issued necessary placards and tags for shipping containers
• Completed necessary information on the containers / portable tank loading sheets
• Confirm that all customer requirements regarding shipping papers have been met
• Sign bills of lading and carrier detention forms as necessary
• Maintain the completed shipment files for containers
• Enter daily shipments into the computer system to provide billing information for containers / tank cars
• Completed any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job.
• Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
• Managed multiple priorities, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for shipment dispatches.
• Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
• Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, including proper documentation for international shipments.
• Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.