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Education
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Richard Tonneson

West Monroe,LA
If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it.
Erma Bombeck

Summary

Aside from the operation of commercial busses, I have no experience with Class A vehicles except for the training at the driving school

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Driver

Lyft
Monroe, LA
02.2022 - Current

Safe and efficient transportation of passengers to desired destinations. All rides issued from corporate headquarters in San Francisco, CA via cell phone voice and text.

Driver

Wfr Church
West Monroe, LA
01.1995 - Current
  • Unpaid volunteer driver of church vehicles which included a 1980ish Silver Eagle Bus with Manual transmission.
  • Took Class B Driving test in the Silver Eagle Bus. P endorsement.

Driver

Good Times Limo
West Monroe, LA
10.2022 - 02.2023

Safe transportation of passengers to desired destinations. Vehicles include limousines and converted Metro busses. Class B CDL with P endorsement required for the busses.

Bus Driver

Mayo Tours
West Monroe, LA
03.2017 - 11.2022

53 passenger busses. Safe movement of passengers to desired destinations.

  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections of vehicles including tires, lights and brakes.
  • Followed detailed instructions from dispatchers regarding delivery times and routes.
  • Reported vehicle defects, accidents or violations immediately to supervisor.
  • Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over entire timeframe.
  • Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
  • Worked off and on with Mayo while still working US Postal Service job.

City Letter Carrier

USPS
Monroe, LA
03.1985 - 07.2017
  • Delivered mail and packages to residences and businesses on a daily basis.
  • Operated company vehicle in a safe manner while delivering mail along the assigned route.
  • Collected payments for CODs, stamps, and other services rendered.
  • Inspected mailboxes for proper installation and condition.
  • Processed customer complaints regarding postal service issues promptly and accurately.
  • Provided customers with information about products and services offered by the Post Office.
  • Assisted customers with change of address forms when needed.
  • Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during deliveries.
  • Reported any suspicious activities to supervisors immediately.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles prior to use.
  • Adhered to all USPS regulations as they pertain to letter carrier duties.
  • Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
  • Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
  • Observed road rules, weather and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
  • Obtained signed receipts for registered, certified and insured mail, collecting associated charges and completing necessary paperwork.
  • Retired after 30 years service

Soldier

US Air Force and Army
10.1973 - 06.2011
  • 8 years Air Force to include almost 2 years of language training. 6 years involved in airborne communications monitoring Separated in 1979.
  • 20 years service in LA National Guard. Duties included radio and telephone communications. Battalion level photographer (self taught photographer). 3 years S2 section sergeant. All the normal duties and directed the activities of soldiers assigned under me.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Digital Electronics/computer Repair

LA Business College, Monroe LA
05.1986

Some College (No Degree) - Bible. Prep For Church Service. Ordained.

WFR School of Biblical Studies, West Monroe, LA
05.1984

Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA
07.1973

High School Diploma -

Huron High School, Huron, SD
05.1970

Diploma - Class A CDL Training

McCann School of Business And Technology, Monroe, LA
  • When Class A CDL is issued, the license with have Hazmat, Tanker and double triple trailer endorsements.
  • My current Class B CDL has the Hazment and tanker endorsements already.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills

Extremely methodical and analytical Well manured Handsome Have very good self esteem but humble about it!!

  • Customer rapport
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Driver - Good Times Limo
10.2022 - 02.2023
Professional Driver - Lyft
02.2022 - Current
Bus Driver - Mayo Tours
03.2017 - 11.2022
Driver - Wfr Church
01.1995 - Current
City Letter Carrier - USPS
03.1985 - 07.2017
Soldier - US Air Force and Army
10.1973 - 06.2011
LA Business College - Associate of Applied Science, Digital Electronics/computer Repair
WFR School of Biblical Studies - Some College (No Degree), Bible. Prep For Church Service. Ordained.
Defense Language Institute - ,
Huron High School - High School Diploma,
McCann School of Business And Technology - Diploma, Class A CDL Training
Richard Tonneson