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Romeko Howard

Riverdale

Summary

Motivated customer service professional with decades of experience delivering high-quality support. Dynamic rail and bus operator with extensive experience at MARTA, excelling in passenger safety and operational efficiency. Proven problem solver with strong communication skills, adept at troubleshooting and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Committed to enhancing the travel experience for diverse ridership while ensuring timely and safe transportation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rail Operator

MARTA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
10.2013 - 08.2025
  • Operated MARTA trains, ensuring safe and timely transportation of passengers to destinations.
  • Communicated effectively with rail control and supervisors via two-way radio to coordinate operations.
  • Performed troubleshooting to keep trains operational and minimize service delays.
  • Transported train cars in and out of the maintenance shop as required.
  • Set up and prepared trains for revenue service, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Bus Driver

MARTA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
07.2008 - 10.2013
  • Safely operated MARTA buses, transporting passengers to destinations on schedule.
  • Assisted riders with directions, route details, and train transfer information to ensure smooth travel.
  • Maintained a professional and customer-focused approach while serving a diverse ridership.
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.

Bus Driver

Fulton County Schools
02.2007 - 08.2008
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger/student environments.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.

Education

Healthcare Administration

University of Phoenix
Online

Accounting

DeVry Institute of Technology
Decatur, GA

Certificate in Phlebotomy -

Georgia Medical Institute
GA

High School Diploma -

Fulton High School
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Customer Service & Passenger Assistance
  • Train operation expertise
  • Passenger safety awareness
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
  • Time Management in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Rail and Bus Operations
  • Electrical Systems & Technical Aptitude
  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Emergency response preparedness

Certification

Locomotive Certification

Timeline

Rail Operator

MARTA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
10.2013 - 08.2025

Bus Driver

MARTA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
07.2008 - 10.2013

Bus Driver

Fulton County Schools
02.2007 - 08.2008

Healthcare Administration

University of Phoenix

Accounting

DeVry Institute of Technology

Certificate in Phlebotomy -

Georgia Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

Fulton High School