Robert Beck
State College,PA
Summary
Working as a team player, developing training programs, and helping others value teamwork has been my passion through driving.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety and Training Manager
Centre Area Transportation Authority
State College
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Updated the Transit Authority's Agency Safety Plan required by the Federal Transit Administration
- Facilitated safety-related workshops and seminars to promote best practices in employee development for 175 employees.
- Investigated Safety Events (Vehicle Collisions, Workplace Injuries)
- Drafted and submitted safety-related reports to the Federal Transit Administration monthly
- Evaluated training effectiveness through assessments and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with department heads to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to promote best practices in employee development for 175 employees.
Operations Trainer
Centre Area Transportation Authority
State College, PA
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Developed new, updated current, monitored effectiveness, and implemented Operations-related training programs for 150 employees. These include CDL, remedial, ADA, return-to-work, and new equipment training programs for Bus Operators, as well as CDL training for Maintenance Employees.
- Developed and updated training programs with a focus on safety and customer service, resulting in the organization’s first comprehensive CDL and Operations training programs.
- Coordinated operations and activities of trainers, evaluated training needs, and developed materials, resulting in the successful training of new operators.
- Assisted the On-Demand Operations Managers with ongoing development of training needs, protocols, and implementation of the Micro Transit training program, resulting in an enhanced focus on safety and continuity within CATA training programs.
- Worked closely with the Safety and Training Manager to develop customized training as part of a return-to-work or post-accident process involving Operator or Maintenance employees. Guided operators toward safe behaviors and fostered a culture of safety.
- Tracked Operations training, maintained organized records of each training session, and provided such documentation to Human Resources, ensuring proper compliance with State and Federal regulatory bodies and insurance carriers, minimizing the organization’s exposure to liability.
Bus Operator/Driver
Centre Area Transportation Authority
State College, PA
09.1984 - 08.2017
- Provided safe, courteous, and timely transportation for our customers.
- Safely operated 35 ft, 40 ft, and 60 ft (articulated) buses in all types of weather.
Education
High school diploma -
Northeastern Sr High School
Manchester, PA06.1980
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teaching/Instructional
- ADA securement
- Safety Compliance
- Managerial
- Research
- Accident Investigation
- Team Building
- CDL – Class A w/ N, P
TRAINING
- PennTrain
- Customer Driven Service Customer Service
- December 2020
- CTAA
- Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity Training (PASS)
- Train the Trainer
- Techniques for Teaching PASS
- PennTrain TransitSCORE
- Supervisory/Leadership Skills
- Managing Employees
- Instructor Development
- February 2018
- Reasonable Suspicion Determination
- September 2017
- Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance
- Train the Trainer/Organizational Trainer
- (Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse - Mandated Reporter)
- August 2017
- NTI
- Advanced Mobility Securement
- March 2016
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Safety and Training Manager
Centre Area Transportation Authority
07.2022 - 10.2025
Operations Trainer
Centre Area Transportation Authority
07.2017 - 07.2022
Bus Operator/Driver
Centre Area Transportation Authority
09.1984 - 08.2017
High school diploma -
Northeastern Sr High School