Michael Ferretti
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior. Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 17 1/2 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results. Well-regarded Bus Driver 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. Was voted Driver of the Year based on attendance, and safe driving record.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Amboy Bus Company
Brooklyn, NY
Deli Counter Clerk
Bjs Wholesales Club
Jensen Beach, FL
11.2008 - 05.2018
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes.
Owner/Operator
Father And Sons Quality Meats
Massapequa, NY
02.1992 - 08.2007
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
School Bus Driver
Amboy Bus Company
Brooklyn, NY
09.1974 - 02.1992
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Monitored bus heating, lighting and ventilation systems.
- Escorted students across streets and roadways and guided older children across streets.
Education
No Degree - History
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- Effective communication skills
- Understands local routes
- Safe driver training
- Vehicle systems maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
Deli Counter Clerk
Bjs Wholesales Club
11.2008 - 05.2018
Owner/Operator
Father And Sons Quality Meats
02.1992 - 08.2007
School Bus Driver
Amboy Bus Company
09.1974 - 02.1992
School Bus Driver
Amboy Bus Company
No Degree - History
Nassau Community College