SANDRA KING
Aiea,HI
Summary
Committed Bus Driver relays schedule and route information to keep passengers informed of changes or delays. Dedicated to safety and passenger satisfaction, illustrated through positive feedback and excellent driving record. Properly reports incidents, accidents and mechanical concerns. Qualified professional driver aiming to contribute value in professional role. Highly skilled in safely operating transit vehicles while maintaining timeliness and passenger satisfaction. Strong foundation of expertise in local traffic and dot regulations. Also skilled with experience in both transit and intercity routes. Known for maintaining safety standards, punctuality, and efficient route management. Possess strong communication skills, ability to handle diverse passenger needs, and adept at navigation and time management. Contributed to increased rider satisfaction through proactive service and adherence to schedules. And highly-motivated and organized and detailed oriented employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Last but not least I have a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver
Oahu Transit Services
Honolulu, HI
03.2014 - Current
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
- Collected fares, tickets and passes accurately.
- Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as accidents or medical emergencies.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Maintained order among passengers during trip by enforcing rules of conduct.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes in order to plan alternate routes if necessary.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, detours.
- Stocked buses with supplies such as maps, brochures and other materials for passenger use.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Helped elderly and disabled passengers board and exit bus.
- Completed accident and incident reports accurately and legibly at end of scheduled shifts.
- Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Facilitated smooth passenger loading and unloading at designated route stops.
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Drove specified routes in compliance with traffic regulations and time schedules.
- Maintained vehicle safety by monitoring, instructing and correcting passengers.
- Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
- Assisted elderly or disabled individuals by helping on and off bus, seating properly and carrying baggage.
- Handled passenger emergencies or disruptions.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Reported delays or accidents.
- Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
- Parked vehicles at loading areas to board passengers.
- Announced stops clearly to help passengers disembark at correct locations.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Collected fares and provided route updates and schedule information.
- Announced stops to passengers.
- Kept bus orderly with strong control over passenger behaviors.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
Education
Associate of Science -
HEALD BUSINESS COLLEGE
Honolulu, HI05-1991
GED -
WAIANAE HIGH SCHOOL
Waianae, HI05-1990
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Fare collection
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Route schedule adherence
- Navigation and road safety
- Passenger safety
- Safety practices
- Pre-trip inspections
- Route planning
- Clean driving record
- Map reading
- Passenger assistance
- DOT standards
- Defensive driving expert
- Clear communication
- Impeccable safety history
- Air brake certification
- Local traffic laws
- DOT regulations
- Physical stamina
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency procedures
- Local routes
- Inclement weather driving
- Passenger interaction
- Safety-focused
- Problem-solving
- Transporting students
- Regulatory compliance
- Elderly and disabled assistance
- Disability awareness
- Technology-driven navigation
- Customer service
- Route navigation
- Strong safety history
- Time management
- Safe driving techniques
- Local traffic regulations
- Defensive driving
- Traffic laws
- Impeccable driving record
- Technology-based navigation
Affiliations
- I am a well-rounded individual with morals and values and beliefs that was passed down from my ancestors and parents.
- I am a former Hula dancer who performed on stages for Merrie Monarch with Hula Halau O Kamuela and well as local events and various parties.
- I am a former Tahitian dancer who performed on various stages with my Halau Heretama Nui for many local events and various parties.
- I love to cook for my family at home and for family functions of events and special occasions.
- I was an all around athlete back in my days of Intermediate and High Schools in Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Flag Football, Canoe Paddling.
- I love to work with my hands in many projects of party favors, centerpieces, balloons arches, sign in books, card boxes, and props.
- I love to do projects of ceramic making of many different styles of vases, bowls, plates, ashtrays, piggy banks.
- I love being in my garden to do landscaping of various different plants and seeding to grow many different flowers, bushes, trees, and fruits.
- I like to sew many different quilts, throw blankets, clothing, bags, stuffed pillow cases, and other accessories.
- I love to spend quality time with my family, especially my grand babies.
- I like to travel around the island and go visiting my father at his grave site with my family, to add flowers and have lunch there and play the ukulele.
- I love to sing my favorite songs either by myself at home or at family functions during a karaoke contest or out with friends at a karaoke bar.
Accomplishments
- Received a Safety Award from previous employer's Japanese account for excellent driving skills and customer service skills combined, while driving open air trolleys throughout Downtown Honolulu, Waikiki and Diamond Head areas.
- Received yearly Safety Awards from present employer for excellent safety driving skills without any major or minor incidents or accidents on or off the city bus.
- Received the Best of the Best Award for being a Team Mom, Team Manager, Team Coach and Assistant Coach, and Team Organizer in the various HPD PAL for all youths ages 5 years to 17 years old. By way of volleyball, basketball, baseball, football and also in private leagues too.
- Accomplished in upgrading my Type 3 driver's license to a CDL class B license with P and Air Brakes endorsements.
- Accomplished in being certified in forklift
Certification
- Certified and License to drive any commercial vehicle of over 26,000 tons with a CDL class B with P and Air Brakes endorsements.
- Certified in forklift.
- Certified in CPR.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hawaiian
Native/ Bilingual
Tahitian
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Limited
Other Skills From Previous Employments
- Administrative and Office Duties from (ALAMO RENT A CAR, PLEASANT HAWAIIAN HOLIDAYS & E NOA CORPORATION)
- Reservations
- Dispatching
- Scheduling
- Payroll
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Auditing (10-key by touch) for retail stores and grocers, as well as money management in a company safe
- Typing 65wpm
- Microsoft Word All Applications
- Kronos
- Quick Notes
- Filing and Bookkeeping
- Copying and Faxing
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Phone Educate
- Time Management
- Office Trainer in various positions of a Reservation and Dispatch department
- Line Captain and CDL Instructor
- Cashiering and Handling Cash and Credit Card payments from clients online or in person
- Groups Charter reservations for private tours of optional tours, activities and events
- Rental and Return Agent for a Rental Car Company, (ALAMO RENT A CAR)
- Lost and Found Logging and Control
- QFSC Quality Food Service Checks for a fast food restaurants, (JACK IN A BOX & ARBY'S)
- Shift Leader
- Balancing Cash Registers and Drawers
- Working as a TEAM Player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bus Driver
Oahu Transit Services
03.2014 - Current
- Certified and License to drive any commercial vehicle of over 26,000 tons with a CDL class B with P and Air Brakes endorsements.
- Certified in forklift.
- Certified in CPR.
Associate of Science -
HEALD BUSINESS COLLEGE
GED -
WAIANAE HIGH SCHOOL
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