Philip Burgess
Putney
Summary
Safely transport passengers ensuring their safety and comfort while maintaining schedule in all weather conditions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
Moovers (SEVT)
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Maintained a clean and functional vehicle, conducting thorough checks before each shift to ensure operational readiness.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and accessible transit experience for all riders.
- Improved on-time performance by effectively navigating traffic conditions and adjusting routes as necessary.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
School Bus Driver
Travel Kus
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- 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.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Tikes Daycare
11.2008 - 03.2018
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing efficient scheduling systems for both staff and students.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy reviews.
- Transport school age children to / from 5 local schools in 30 passenger MFSAB (School Activity Bus)
Education
No Degree - GM Technical Skills For Process Engineering
GM Spring Hill
Spring Hill, TN06-2017
Skills
- Safe driving
- Accident reporting
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Wheelchair securement
- Schedule adherence
- Passenger assistance
- Inclement weather driving
- Punctuality
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Investigated and resolved premature CBN Plated Grinding Wheel failures which led to maximum expected in service life.
- Documented and resolved quality failures which led to substantial reductions in out of spec parts.
Certification
HAZWOPR site certification
Fork Truck, Manlift & Fall Protection GM certificationa
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
Moovers (SEVT)
11.2023 - 04.2025
School Bus Driver
Travel Kus
06.2023 - 11.2023
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Tikes Daycare
11.2008 - 03.2018
No Degree - GM Technical Skills For Process Engineering
GM Spring Hill