Marissa Defrances
Janesville,MN
Summary
Dedicated Transportation Professional delivering top-quality performance through strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to safety. Excelled in inspecting buses and equipment, ensuring safe operations and accident-free service while providing exceptional customer experiences. Adapted to new challenges and environments, consistently enhancing organizational success through effective multitasking and time management.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Palmer Bus Service
Janesville, Minnesota
07.2025 - Current
- Operated school bus to ensure safe and reliable transportation for students.
- Adhered to established routes and schedules to guarantee timely student arrivals.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and operational readiness.
- Conducted trips for extracurriculars for other schools along with our contracted school
- Assisted with DOT inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted trips for extracurriculars for other schools along with our contracted school
- Washed buses inside and out along with refueling and adding def to fleet vehicles
Bulk Order Filler
Truevalue
Mankato, Minnesota
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Filled bulk orders for retail distribution, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Loaded bulk items onto pallets for shipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tracked stock movements to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Operated warehouse equipment to safely move and organize products.
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating machinery or lifting heavy objects.
- Inspected products for quality before packing and shipping.
- Ensured proper packaging methods were used for fragile items being shipped.
- Reported any damaged or defective items found during order filling processes.
- Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and best practices.
- Ensured a clean and organized workspace to promote safety standards.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used for order filling operations.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
Patient Care Assistant
Jobs Plus
Waseca, Minnesota
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient areas and equipment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during
- recovery.
- Documented patient care activities and observations in electronic records.
- Coordinated transportation for patients to appointments and treatments.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with immobile patients to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Contributed to unit improvements by providing cost-effective care in line with performance targets.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Transported to and from home from building to work
Education
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical
Rasmussen University
Janesville, Mn 06.2024 - 02.2025
St. Francis Highschool
Saint Francis, MNSkills
- Route navigation
- First Aid/CPR
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance procedures
- Customer relationship management
- Vehicle safety standards
- Training supervision
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Student safety
- Team collaboration
- Punctuality
- Adaptable routes
- Great attitude
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Air brake certification
- Dependable and reliable
- Equipment operation
- Effective communication skills
- License endorsements
- Student safety
- Valid class b driver's license with school bus, passenger vehicle, air brake endorsements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Palmer Bus Service
07.2025 - Current
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical
Rasmussen University
06.2024 - 02.2025
Patient Care Assistant
Jobs Plus
03.2024 - 03.2024
Bulk Order Filler
Truevalue
03.2023 - 04.2025
St. Francis Highschool