RICHONDA BRIDGES
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Efficient professional with 18+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of traffic planning. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Operator role at your company. Motivated Operator proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning any field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Jefferson Parish School Board
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
Professional Driving Instructor
New Orleans Safety Driving School
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Introduced eco-driving techniques that minimized fuel consumption while ensuring a smooth ride experience.
- Facilitated group discussions on road safety topics, encouraging peer-to-peer learning and increasing overall understanding of responsible driving habits.
- Incorporated the use of simulation software into lessons, allowing students to practice driving skills in a controlled environment before taking to the roads.
- Ensured student safety by maintaining strict adherence to state laws, traffic regulations, and safe driving practices.
- Established rapport with students by creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment, reducing nervousness and increasing confidence behind the wheel.
- Coordinated training schedules with students to accommodate their availability and ensure consistent progress was made.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for various driving scenarios, ensuring thorough preparation for real-world situations.
Commercial Operator
Big Eazy Trucking
New Orleans, LA
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Driver
Cast and Crew
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
- Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
- Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
Driver Owner Operator
Jefferson Parish School Board
07.2015 - 03.2022
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions
- Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort
- Keep bus interiors clean for passengers
- Make minor repairs to vehicles
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two- way radios
- Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
Driver
Apple Bus Company
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions
- Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities
- Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
School Bus Driver
Durham Transportation
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
Skills
- Route Management
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Clean MVR
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- Cargo Security
- State and Federal Regulations
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Time Management
- Work Logging
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Map Reading
- Attention to Detail
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Critical Thinking
- Truck Maneuvering
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Dependable and Reliable
- Air Brake Certification
- Doubles and Triples Specialist
- Trained in Louisiana Safety Regulations
- Courteous and Polite Demeanor
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Commercial driving
- Behavior Management
Accomplishments
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions
- Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort
- Keep bus interiors clean for passengers
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two- way radios
- Orleans Parish School Board , New Orleans , LA
- Security Guard , Sep 2001 â Aug 2005
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Additional Information
- CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES , Commercial Drivers License
- Class A
- Passenger
- School Bus
- Air Brakes
- Hazmat
- Triples
- Tankers
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Jefferson Parish School Board
09.2023 - Current
Professional Driving Instructor
New Orleans Safety Driving School
04.2023 - 11.2023
Commercial Operator
Big Eazy Trucking
07.2022 - 09.2023
Driver
Cast and Crew
03.2022 - 05.2023
Driver Owner Operator
Jefferson Parish School Board
07.2015 - 03.2022
Driver
Apple Bus Company
07.2011 - 07.2015
School Bus Driver
Durham Transportation
07.2007 - 06.2011
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