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Richard Reed

St Simon's Island,GA

Summary

Professional driver with proven track record in safely transporting passengers. Strong focus on punctuality, route planning, and ensuring passenger comfort. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills. Reliable and adept at responding to changing schedules and traffic conditions.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Trainer

Glynn County School System
Brunswick, GA
2022 - Current

Train new potential drivers to get their CDL class B license. I train them to do the classroom theories, driving range, walk around inspection and 6hrs of driving without students before they test.

  • Increased trainee performance by implementing practical, hands-on activities during training sessions.
  • In the past 3 years I have trained over 100 trainees to get their CDL.

Bus Driver

Glynn County School System
Brunswick, GA
07.2018 - Current
  • Executed regular cleanliness checks to maintain tidy bus interiors for passenger comfort.
  • Completed detailed pre- and post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards for transport.
  • Reported necessary repairs and maintained sanitation of interiors through consistent monitoring.
  • Operated bus in accordance with DOT and local traffic regulations to ensure passenger safety.
  • I drive approximately 15 special education students picking them up throughout the county and dropping them off at their schools.

Bus Driver Operator

City of Gainesville
Gainesville, GA
07.2014 - 07.2018

Drove a 14 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift to pick up clients and take them to different locations like grocery stores, dr appointments, restaurants,etc.

  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Kept accurate records of daily logs, incident reports, maintenance checklists, and fuel consumption data for company reference.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brookwood High School
Snellville, GA
06.1988

Skills

  • Special Education Bus Driver for 15 years and certified CDL Trainer for 3 years
  • I've worked 13 years as a paraprofessional in public schools with special education students I've volunteered in the past for Special Olympics for various sports
  • Clean driving record
  • Safety-focused
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Defensive driving
  • Safety practices

Timeline

Bus Driver

Glynn County School System
07.2018 - Current

Bus Driver Operator

City of Gainesville
07.2014 - 07.2018

Certified Trainer

Glynn County School System
2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Brookwood High School
Richard Reed