Michele Benefiel
Franklin Community School Corporation
INDIANAPOLIS,IN
41
years of professional experience
Dependable School Bus Driver with over 13 years of experience. Expert in adhering to traffic laws, maintaining student safety, and conducting thorough vehicle inspections. Committed to fostering a positive environment for students during transportation.
Work History
School Bus Driver
13 Years 1 Month- Ensured student safety by adhering to traffic regulations and school policies during daily routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify bus functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff to address transportation needs and concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of route schedules, student ridership, and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- 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.
Warehouse Worker
27 Years 4 Months- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport inventory efficiently throughout warehouse.
- Sorted and organized products in designated areas to optimize space and accessibility.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and efficient handling procedures.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular training sessions for new and existing staff.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Enhanced order fulfillment accuracy, double-checking each order against its picking list.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Dependable transportation
Effective communication skills
Safety-focused
Safe driving practices
Incident reporting
Emergency procedures
Punctuality
Drug and alcohol testing
Route planning
Vehicle inspections
DOT regulations
Weather condition driving
Transporting students
Pre-trip inspections
Bus evacuation drills
Post-trip inspections
Student supervision
Safe driver training
Traffic laws adherence
Child safety awareness
Vehicle systems maintenance
Safety compliance checks
GPS and route planning
Vehicle maintenance
Student route planning
Student transportation logistics
Event transportation
Bus route planning
Confidentiality
Air brake certification
Clean DMV record
School district compliance
Commercial drivers license CDL
Reliable
Clean driving record
Valid Driver's license
Dispatcher communication
Federal and state driving regulations
Passenger safety
Student interaction
Schedule coordination
Emergency exit door operation
School bus policies
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Franklin Community School Corporation
08.2013 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Worker
Sony DADC
06.1985 - 10.2012Read More
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High School Diploma
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