Jess Smith
Brick Town Board of Ed
Brick, NJ
46
years of professional experience
Dependable school bus driver with a proven track record in ensuring student safety and compliance with regulations. Skilled in incident reporting and optimizing travel routes.
Well-regarded bus driver who offers clean driving history and strong safety record. Gets along well with students, bus monitors and teachers. Compassionate with students and great at resolving conflicts. Keeps bus clean and well-maintained with daily care.
Work History
Brick Township School Bus Driver
10 Years 11 Months- Ensured student safety during transport by adhering to traffic regulations and school policies.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain bus functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Managed daily routing schedules, optimizing travel times while accommodating student needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school officials regarding transportation issues or changes.
- Implemented best practices to enhance route efficiency, reducing delays and improving overall service reliability.
- Collaborated with administrative staff to address concerns related to student transport logistics and safety measures.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- 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.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
Plant Manager
30 Years 1 Month- Oversaw plant operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve skills and adhere to best practices.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Oversaw daily operations of 120,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Fostered culture of safety, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Dependable and reliable
Effective communication skills
Safety-focused
Safe driving practices
Incident reporting
Commercial driving
Special needs assistance
Emergency procedures
Safety equipment usage
Punctuality
Route planning
Drug and alcohol testing
Defensive driving
Vehicle inspections
DOT regulations
Transporting students
Pre-trip inspections
Route logs
License endorsements
Route navigation
Bus evacuation drills
Post-trip inspections
Student supervision
Safe driver training
Passenger assistance
Route coordination
Traffic laws adherence
Equipment operation
Child safety awareness
School district compliance
Timeline
Brick Township School Bus Driver
Brick Town Board of Ed
09.2015 - CurrentRead More
Plant Manager
Command Companies
01.1981 - 02.2011Read More
Momouth College
No Degree from Business Management
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Rumson High
High School Diploma
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Worked partime with Seneca security.
Part-Time Security Officer, Seneca Security, December 2010 – December 2012”
*Secured and monitored a commercial truck fleet (Clayton block and concrete) on weekends, ensuring vehicle safety and lot integrity with no incidents.”