Samantha Capps
Nashville,TN
Summary
Versatile and reliable professional with experience at Gray Construction and Centerville Elementary School, demonstrating exceptional safe driving practices and early childhood education skills. Excelled in creating healthy environments and fostering interpersonal relationships, achieving high customer satisfaction and enhancing children's social development. Proven track record in stress management and critical thinking, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Gray Construction
Columbia, TN
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Daycare Worker
Centerville Elementary School / Daycare
Centerville, TN
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication channels and ongoing collaboration on their child''s care plan requirements.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Reduced incidents of disruptive behavior by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent disciplinary measures when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School
Centerville, TN05-2002
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe Driving Practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Stress management aptitude
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Activity Planning
- Health and safety
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Social Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Care Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- CPR training
- Positive Reinforcement
- Safety understanding
- Behavior management techniques
- Healthy environments
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Time Management
Timeline
Truck Driver
Gray Construction
04.2013 - 09.2016
Daycare Worker
Centerville Elementary School / Daycare
01.2001 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Hickman County High School
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