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Samoana Matagi

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West Valley City,UT

Summary

Friendly and enthusiastic Shuttle Driver bringing 2 years of experience operating various passenger vehicles. Safety-focused with personable demeanor and helpful approach to passenger questions and issues. Accustomed to collecting fares, inspecting vehicles and completing basic repairs. Proficient and hardworking Transportation professional well-versed in area attractions and available amenities. Adept at accurately logging fuel costs and diligently reporting incidents. Current [State] license with clean driving record. Knowledgeable candidate provides excellent customer service to passengers from all walks of life. Offers directions, answers questions and resolves problems arising on shuttle. Proactive and dependable with excellent work ethic. Focused individual with proven experience transporting passengers between airports, hotels and businesses. Possesses excellent customer service skills, valid license and clean driving record. Committed to upholding highest safety standards while on job.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Shuttle Driver

Solitude Mountain Resort
Solitude , Utah
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
  • Drove 18 passenger shuttle bus to and from terminal.
  • Transported employees to and from Park and Ride at mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon to Solitude Mountain Resort.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Successfully operated shuttle buses, vans and cars to transport passengers to various locations.
  • Provided information about routes, destinations and timelines to inform passengers.
  • Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
  • Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
  • Remained calm and poised in emergent situations.
  • Followed designated routes and schedules while operating vehicles.
  • Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
  • Checked vehicles for adequate supply of fuel, oil and other necessary fluids.
  • Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
  • Communicated with passengers regarding estimated time of arrival.
  • Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
  • Responded with ease to sudden changes in routes and schedules.
  • Followed applicable traffic regulations and traffic laws.
  • Adhered to tight schedule and met departure and arrival deadlines.
  • Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
  • Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
  • Observed passengers during the journey and reported any suspicious behavior.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.

Shuttle Driver

Solitude Mountain Resort
Solitude , Utah
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
  • Drove 18-passenger shuttle bus to and from terminal.
  • Transported employees to and from Park and Ride at mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon to Solitude Mountain Resort.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
  • Successfully operated shuttle buses, vans and cars to transport passengers to various locations.
  • Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
  • Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
  • Remained calm and poised in emergent situations.
  • Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
  • Followed designated routes and schedules while operating vehicles.
  • Followed applicable traffic regulations and traffic laws.
  • Responded with ease to sudden changes in routes and schedules.
  • Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
  • Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
  • Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
  • Observed passengers during the journey and reported any suspicious behavior.

Paraprofessional Educator

Escalante Elementary School
Salt Lake City , UT
08.2015 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.

Apprentice Lineman

Mountain States Line Constructors
Salt Lake City , UT
06.2007 - 12.2010
  • Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
  • Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
  • Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
  • Shortened and lengthened wires and lines to connect transformers, lighting units or signals.
  • Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
  • Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
  • Installed and removed primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters.
  • Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
  • Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 110 feet above ground.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Diagnosed and resolved problems with existing power lines to correct shorts and weak signals.
  • Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
  • Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
  • Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
  • Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
  • Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
  • Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Video Editor

KUTV
Salt Lake City , UT
06.2006 - 05.2007
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
  • Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
  • Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
  • Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
  • Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
  • Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
  • Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
  • Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
  • Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
  • Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.

Video Editor

KSTU-FOX 13
SALT LAKE CTY , Utah
06.2004 - 11.2006
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
  • Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
  • Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
  • Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, social media campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
  • Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
  • Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
  • Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
  • Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
  • Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
  • Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Utah State University
Logan, UT
09.1994 - 05.2004

Skills

    Clean driving record

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Timeline

Shuttle Driver

Solitude Mountain Resort
11.2021 - 04.2022

Shuttle Driver

Solitude Mountain Resort
11.2020 - 04.2021

Paraprofessional Educator

Escalante Elementary School
08.2015 - 03.2020

Apprentice Lineman

Mountain States Line Constructors
06.2007 - 12.2010

Video Editor

KUTV
06.2006 - 05.2007

Video Editor

KSTU-FOX 13
06.2004 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Utah State University
09.1994 - 05.2004
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