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Raymond Bent

Severn,MD

Summary

Clear communicator with a service-oriented nature and multitasking expertise. Proven ability to assist passengers with disabilities and other physical issues when boarding and exiting the bus to promote passenger safety. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to enhance students' and school personnel's safety. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Responsible School Bus Driver operates school bus and other vehicles to transport students to and from designated locations. Conducts safe and orderly loading and unloading of students at specified stops. Communicates bus rules, safety and behavior requirements and addresses improper behavior using appropriate interpersonal skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Vienna Transportation
Hanover, MD
11.2017 - 09.2024
  • Provide safe, courteous, and comfortable transportation for over 100 children to and from their destination
  • Assist passengers boarding, exiting the bus, and loading/unloading passengers
  • Safely transported elementary, middle, and high school children on daily bus routes
  • Maintain order on the bus and enforce school safety standards by allowing only students to board
  • Adhere to all DOT rules and regulations
  • Operated a two-way radio and other communication device to obtain directions and assignments
  • Assisted with maintaining vehicle cleanliness and checking to make sure the bus was clean and standards were met
  • Completing pre-check operating systems daily (brakes, horn, wipers, lights, stop arms, emergency flashers, and door-opening devices)
  • Implement emergency/accident plan (first aid, evacuation, and 911 notifications)
  • Courteously handling questions and issues regarding schedules and routes

School Bus Driver

Lonergan’s Charter Services
Millersville, MD
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Provide safe, courteous, and comfortable transportation for the child to and from the destination
  • Assist passengers boarding, exiting the bus, and loading/unloading passengers
  • Safely transported elementary, middle, and high school children on daily bus routes
  • Maintain order on the bus and enforce school safety standards by allowing only students to board
  • Adhere to all DOT rules and regulations
  • Operated a two-way radio and other communication device to obtain directions and assignments
  • Assisted with maintaining vehicle cleanliness and checking to ensure the bus was clean and standards were met

Machinist/Team Lead

Enterprise Elevator
Baltimore, MD
07.1998 - 07.2015
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times, and reduce costs
  • Consulted Welding chart specifications to select the appropriate type and thickness of metal
  • Maintained proper stock levels on a line
  • Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units
  • Developed production tracking and Quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
  • Troubleshooting Problems with equipment, devices, or products
  • Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, layout work, and estimate Materials for each job
  • Prepared sheetrock, metal, and wood surfaces for painting
  • Operated hand tools and power tools, Monitored paint supplies and properly and safely recycled old paint
  • Completed and filed daily work slips to document progress
  • Operated compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, and spray equipment
  • Completed and updated all work Orders, records of service calls, and work logs

Driver

Covan Moving
Woodbridge, VA
01.1993 - 07.1998
  • He answered customer questions regarding shipments
  • Met and surpassed productivity targets and quality standards
  • Operated heavy equipment, including forklifts, stair climbers, and pallet jacks
  • Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards
  • Reported any errors found in the delivery documents to the supervisor
  • Operate Motor vehicles safely and efficiently
  • Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
  • Good ability at map-reading and following written and oral instructions

Education

Active CDL - Passenger and School endorsements

01.2024

Recognition Appreciation Certification -

Marriotts Ridge High School
01.2024

Certificate - Welding

Delta Welding
Baltimore, MD, US
01.2013

Skills

  • DOT certified
  • Traffic laws and regulations
  • GPS and route planning
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Time management
  • Experience in site-selection analysis
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Strategic thinker and problem solver
  • Tenured customer service professional
  • Route coordination
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Bus route planning
  • Event transportation
  • Passenger safety management
  • Route logs
  • Local traffic laws
  • Student chaperoning
  • Punctuality
  • Great attitude
  • Commercial driving
  • Security compliance
  • Traffic law compliance
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Map reading expert
  • Clean DMV record

Accomplishments

  • Machine Troubleshooting: Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
  • Machine Operation: Entered operating instructions into computers to start and adjust welding machines. Studied sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
  • Proposed process changes that significantly improved quality and efficiency.

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Vienna Transportation
11.2017 - 09.2024

School Bus Driver

Lonergan’s Charter Services
11.2016 - 11.2017

Machinist/Team Lead

Enterprise Elevator
07.1998 - 07.2015

Driver

Covan Moving
01.1993 - 07.1998

Active CDL - Passenger and School endorsements

Recognition Appreciation Certification -

Marriotts Ridge High School

Certificate - Welding

Delta Welding
Raymond Bent