Paul Byrd
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Seasoned professional bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over several years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise. 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. Positive and upbeat bus operator offering several years of experience as a passenger vehicle operator. Proficient in processing fares, completing inspections and maintaining systems. Dedicated to providing safe and friendly passenger service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
Metropolitan Council
St.Paul, MN
03.2023 - Current
- Managed time effectively by arriving at stops on schedule according to route times.
- Made sure wheelchair lifts were functioning properly before each trip began.
- Assisted passengers with mobility devices in boarding and disembarking safely.
- Maintained professional demeanor when dealing with difficult customers or situations.
- Stayed current on local events and activities affecting transit services in the area.
- Delivered announcements over the public address system regarding route changes or delays.
- Adhered to all traffic laws including speed limits, stop signs, signals.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it was safe for operation.
- Reported any mechanical problems or incidents that occurred during transit operations.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
4 Byrd's Transportaiion
Vadnais Heights, MN
04.2022 - Current
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Llewellyn Worldwide
Llewellyn Worldwide
Maplewood, MN
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding orders, product availability and shipping methods.
- Assisted in unloading trucks at the warehouse dock area when necessary.
- Inspected returned items for damage before restocking them onto shelves.
- Managed data entry into company's ERP system for tracking purposes.
- Reported any safety hazards encountered during work hours immediately.
- Organized and packed items for shipment according to customer requirements.
- Verified incoming and outgoing shipments against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately filled with the correct products in a timely manner.
- Operated forklift equipment to move pallets of product within warehouse or yard areas.
- Monitored quality control standards for receiving operations.
- Performed regular cycle counts of inventory stored in the warehouse facility.
- Inspected containers for proper sealing and labeling prior to loading onto trucks or railcars.
Grain Room Supervisor
Nothern Brewer
Roseville, MN
08.2010 - 07.2016
- Monitored production activities to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Conducted employee training sessions related to safety protocols, equipment operation, and other job-related tasks.
- Managed inventory levels and organized storage systems for raw materials and finished products.
- Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work in the factory.
- Maintained accurate records related to production costs, labor hours, inventory levels.
- Tracked order processing times and ensured timely deliveries of finished products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thorton Township
Harvey, IL06-1992
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Route Planning
- Bus Cleaning
- Inclement weather driving
- Emergency Procedures
- Ticket processing
- Schedule Adherence
- Vehicle Inspection
Certification
- Class B CDL With Passenger Endorsement
- Motorcycle endorsement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
Metropolitan Council
03.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
4 Byrd's Transportaiion
04.2022 - Current
Llewellyn Worldwide
Llewellyn Worldwide
08.2016 - 08.2021
Grain Room Supervisor
Nothern Brewer
08.2010 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Thorton Township
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