Robyn Bolin
Rosamond,CA
Summary
Highly skilled dispatcher with background in coordinating transportation services. Possess strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills essential for high-pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to improve dispatch efficiency and accuracy, significantly enhancing operational flow. Committed to maintaining clear and effective communication between drivers, and management to ensure timely and precise route schedules. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatcher
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
Bakersfield
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored radio frequencies to maintain clear communication between school bus drivers and dispatch office.
- Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the dispatch department.
- Alerted drivers of road and weather hazards to minimize accidents and delays.
- Addressed questions, problems or requests for service or equipment.
- Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
- Effectively communicated messages and information through the use of telephones and two-way radios.
- Set schedules, implemented new policies, and worked with managers to optimize operational procedures and establish clear objectives.
School Bus Driver
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
Bakersfield
02.1998 - 08.2021
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, mileage, and other data related to routes.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Promoted good public relations by responding courteously to inquiries from parents or members of the community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of first aid techniques in order to provide basic medical care if necessary.
- Kept up-to-date on changes in local roads, traffic patterns, construction projects., that may affect routes or schedules.
- Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Operated motorized ramps and lifts to assist special needs students.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.
- Drove gasoline, diesel or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students.
Business Owner
Desert Equipment Services/Big Iron Materials
Rosamond
02.2003 - 12.2020
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Education
Rosamond High School
Rosamond, CA06-1995
Skills
- Dispatch Coordination
- Customer Relations
- Data Entry
- Route Navigation
- Driver communication
- Critical thinker
- Transtraks Proficiency
- Quickbooks Proficiency
- Dispatching procedures
- Adjusting routes
- Route Planning
Certification
- School Bus Certificate
- First Aid Certified
- Class B Driver's License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dispatcher
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
08.2021 - Current
Business Owner
Desert Equipment Services/Big Iron Materials
02.2003 - 12.2020
School Bus Driver
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
02.1998 - 08.2021
- School Bus Certificate
- First Aid Certified
- Class B Driver's License
Rosamond High School
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