Operative professional with solid background in customer service and providing safe and comfortable rides to passengers. Solid understanding of city streets and traffic laws. Knowledgeable in bus maintenance and safety protocols to provide safe and timely transportation for passengers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
WMATA
08.2022 - Current
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
Provided information about routes, destinations and timelines to inform passengers.
Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
Prepares and submits accident and incident reports in accordance with established guidelines.
Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs.
Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
Completed regular post and pre - operational inspections to document mechanical issues or vehicle damage.
Petroleum Transport Driver
Quarlesfleetfueling
06.2022 - 08.2022
Measured crude oil before and after loading and took precautions to avoid spills.
Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading and unloading purposes.
Performed pre- and post-trip inspections on trucks and equipment to immediately identify issues requiring repair.
Adhered to all safe driving laws and regulations when operating tanker truck for crude oil transportation.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Fleet Supervisor
Cuisine Solutions
09.2017 - 05.2022
Developed cross-functional partnerships to drive initiatives and leverage internal resources.
Maintained clean and safe assets and fleet work environments.
Drove fleet stability and minimized significant events through active analysis and review of fielded engine performance.
Implemented business plans to improve overall fleet performance.
Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes.
Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
Coordinated the transportation of goods, selected carriers, scheduled shipments, and ensured the timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
Bus Operator
MV Transportation Inc./Fairfax Connector
02.2016 - 08.2017
Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details and baggage stowing.
Worked different routes based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Transport Driver
Rockwater Energy Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2016
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected vehicles before and after trips to verify safe and reliable operation.
Demonstrated superior transport service, providing accurate time estimates and courteous responses.
Utilized GPS and other navigation systems to minimize delays with well-planned routes.
Complied with federal, state and local laws and regulations to reduce risks.
Communicated with dispatch to convey delays and adjust delivery plans.
Closely monitored cargo during transit and maintained secure transport.
Loaded and unloaded cargo with extreme care and focus on preventing damage or injury.
Kept compliant with weight requirements, hazardous material transport and route planning.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.