Rhonda Ward
Rowley,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee seeking new challenges to enhance skills and contribute to team success. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills . Adept at working effectively unsupervised and mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Nrt Bus/Salter Transportation
Newbury, MA
11.2001 - Current
- Transport students over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
- Attend meetings and training for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the requirements of the school bus certificate.
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections/DVIR reports daily for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the assigned vehicle.
- Maintain a high level of safety while being mindful of traffic rules, and weather conditions during the journey.
- Maintain positive discipline and positive behavior among students while in transport.
- Identify incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations, and report them to relevant personnel.
CDL Instructor
Nrt Bus
Newbury, MA
04.2020 - Current
- Retained a current and thorough knowledge of state driving laws and regulations.
- Trained new employees to drive and maintain a school bus, and prepared them to pass their CDL test with their P and S endorsements.
- Instructed students on the proper use of commercial vehicles, such as loading and unloading procedures.
- Stressed safe and defensive driving practices in various road conditions, using graphic videos to show possible consequences of unsafe practices.
- Conducted on-the-road driver training and required students to apply proper techniques for safe backing, parallel parking, alley docking, passing other vehicles safely, merging onto highways safely, and navigating traffic circles efficiently.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to the management team.
CPR First Aid Instructor
American Red Cross
Newbury, MA
04.2020 - Current
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures for compliance with state regulations related to CPR and first aid training programs.
- Developed and implemented a training program to educate students on the fundamentals of first aid and the proper techniques for CPR.
- Instructed students in administering proper CPR and AED techniques, including chest compressions, rescue breathing, and administering first aid in emergency situations.
- Provided guidance on how individuals can respond safely when faced with an emergency situation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism and Mass Communication
North Shore Community College
Lynn, MASome College (No Degree) - Associate Human Services
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MASkills
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Public speaking
leadership abilities
organizational skills
PowerPoint design
Basic Excel proficiency
Microsoft Word
problem-solving creativity
Timeline
CDL Instructor
Nrt Bus
04.2020 - Current
CPR First Aid Instructor
American Red Cross
04.2020 - Current
School Bus Driver
Nrt Bus/Salter Transportation
11.2001 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism and Mass Communication
North Shore Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Associate Human Services
Northern Essex Community College
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