Pamela Barnard
Jefferson City,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help students excel. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies. Dedicated Senior Trainer excited to teach classes on diverse topics. Adept at creating lesson plans and course materials, setting up spaces and conducting assessments. Seeking to apply over 30 years' experience to a dynamic, growth-oriented position. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Trainer/ Field Supervisor
First Student
Jefferson City, MO
01.2017 - 12.2025
- Assessed student needs to develop effective CDL training plans
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons
- Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process
- Quickly adopted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budget, and desires in mind
- Administered first-aid care in emergency situations, remaining level-headed and helping clients feel better
- Demonstrated use of Wheel Chair equipment for Special Needs busing classes and monitored use to maintain safety of clients
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager
- Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training
- Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture
- Coordinated all training paperwork
- Taught drivers how to drive and back up school buses
- Obeyed federal, Missouri, and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants
- Instructed on important CDL and First Student regulations and company policies
- Developed and implemented training materials and course updates
- Coordinated training programs and curriculum to train drivers on school bus transportation
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Set up equipment and weights for use by class participants.
- Created and monitored training courses to promote quality performance and enhance effectiveness of employee training.
- Consulted with management on ways to enhance existing training materials and curriculums.
- Created and utilized lesson plans and teaching materials to enhance classes.
- Maintained records of trainees' progress, attendance, evaluations, feedbacks.
Driver
First Student
Jefferson City, MO
11.1999 - 12.2025
- Maintained accurate logs
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions, reducing distribution time
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety
- Maintained Missouri CDL driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes
- 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
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls of specific times and locations
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules
- Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Skills
- Team management
- Staff education and training
- Safety standards and protocols
- Developing training materials
- DOT requirements
- Safety and compliance
- Commercial driving
- Understands local routes
- Training Needs Analysis
- Performance Assessment
- Safety Training
- Lesson Planning
- Excel Expertise
- eArcu/ Workday Expertise
- Encompass Expertise
- MACHS Expertise
- HSI CPR Instructor
- FMCSA Registry
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Wheel Chair Securement
Timeline
Master Trainer/ Field Supervisor
First Student
01.2017 - 12.2025
Driver
First Student
11.1999 - 12.2025