Patrick Phillips
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 20 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and transportation employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Systematic Driver Trainer dedicated to student and company success. Providing thorough training, resolving issues and correcting all levels of problems with knowledge and skill. Seeking to bring 10 years' experience in the field to a challenging new role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Manager
Phillips Enterprises
Cedar Hill, TX
10.2010 - Current
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
Equipment Operator
City Of Plano
Plano, TX
03.2007 - 10.2010
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Collect organics,recycling,and trash on fixed routes using various equipment
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
Transit Bus Driver
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart
Dallas, TX
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Supported riders with disabilities by operating transportation assistance equipment.
- Operated and maintained buses transporting passengers across city and county.
- Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
Motor Coach Operator
Greyhound
Dallas, TX
04.2004 - 08.2004
- Ensured that proper safety and security measures were taken at all times while operating vehicles.
- Monitored passenger behavior throughout the duration of trips.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections for vehicle defects such as brakes, tires, lights.
- Assisted passengers with loading luggage onto coaches in a timely manner.
- Inspected coaches prior to each trip to ensure they met safety standards.
- Checked tickets for accuracy when necessary to ensure compliance with company policies.
Transit Bus Operator/Trainer
First Transit
Houston/Dallas, TX
02.1996 - 03.2004
- Monitored driver performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervised a team of drivers, dispatchers, and customer service representatives.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal laws governing the transportation industry.
- Organized training programs for staff members on safe driving practices and use of equipment.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations of the transportation department.
- Trained new drivers on routes and SOP
- Trained drivers on all equipment
- Contractor for Dallas Area Rapid Transit and Houston Metro
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Dallas College
Dallas, TXSome College (No Degree) - Public Administration
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXSkills
- Risk Identification
- Incident Investigation
- Regulations and Compliance
- Equipment Inspection
- Safety Inspection
- Smith System Certification
- Report Preparation
Accomplishments
Valedictorian of Greyhound Student class of 2004
Certification
Smith System Certification
Timeline
Owner/Manager
Phillips Enterprises
10.2010 - Current
Equipment Operator
City Of Plano
03.2007 - 10.2010
Transit Bus Driver
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart
03.2006 - 02.2007
Motor Coach Operator
Greyhound
04.2004 - 08.2004
Transit Bus Operator/Trainer
First Transit
02.1996 - 03.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Dallas College
Some College (No Degree) - Public Administration
The University of Texas At Dallas
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