Andrea Akdas
Huntington,NY
Summary
Proven professional with extensive experience at Huntington Coach, adept in weather condition driving and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to enhance team performance and ensure safety, boasting a track record of minimizing delays through strategic route planning. Excels in fast-paced environments, showcasing reliability and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL School Bus Driver
Huntington Coach
Huntington Station, NY
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Navigated various weather conditions safely while maintaining schedule adherence for time-sensitive deliveries.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while completing necessary paperwork and documentation for each dropoff.
- Trained new drivers in company policies, safety practices, and vehicle operation, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
Fidelity
Home Care Assistance Corporation
Huntington Station, NY
11.2007 - 06.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Beacon Mobility/ Huntington Coach
Huntington Station
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Collaborated w / supervisers, determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Monitored job postings, candidate applications, and interview schedules.
- Performed interviews via phone and in-person to evaluate candidate qualifications.
Education
Walt Whitman High School
Huntington Station, NY09.1986
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Commercial driving
- Punctuality
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Weather condition driving
- License endorsements
- Bus evacuation drills
- Great attitude
- Defensive Driving
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Bus Cleaning
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical Fitness
- Vehicle Inspection
- Professionalism
- Safety-oriented
Timeline
CDL School Bus Driver
Huntington Coach
02.2022 - 11.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Beacon Mobility/ Huntington Coach
04.2020 - 11.2024
Fidelity
Home Care Assistance Corporation
11.2007 - 06.2020
Walt Whitman High School