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Sara Bimbo

Zephyrhills,FL

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Van Operator at Hart, excelling in safe driving practices and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring timely transportation. Skilled in GPS navigation and vehicle maintenance, consistently fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Van Operator

Hart
09.2008 - Current
  • Conducted inspections on vehicles prior to use at beginning of shift each day.
  • Utilized maps, GPS, landmarks and traffic conditions to expertly navigate to and from destinations efficiently.
  • Maintained vehicle by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicle.
  • Transported elderly and disabled people to and from hospitals and long-term treatment facilities.
  • Drove smoothly to maintain comfort of clients suffering from disability or injury.

Ambassador

Hart
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding between organization and community.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members and community members in diplomatic manner.

Receiving Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
06.2000 - 05.2008
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
  • Trained and supervised staff in the accurate processing of inbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery to sales floor.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Conducted regular audits of warehouse inventory, ensuring accuracy and accountability within the team.
  • Managed inbound receiving departments.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better communication and reduced shipping errors.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the receiving process, implementing changes that increased overall efficiency.
  • Gathered and processed merchandise returns.

Van Operator

Birmingham City Bus (Max)
07.1995 - 03.2000
  • Conducted inspections on vehicles prior to use at beginning of shift each day.
  • Utilized maps, GPS, landmarks and traffic conditions to expertly navigate to and from destinations efficiently.
  • Maintained vehicle by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicle.
  • Transported elderly and disabled people to and from hospitals and long-term treatment facilities.

School Bus Driver

Biirmingham City Max
06.1992 - 03.1996
  • Managed reservations and pre-booking, scheduling passenger pickup and enabling on-time pickup.
  • Observed and followed traffic laws and regulations specifically reinforcing public and client safety.
  • Performed minor repairs to vehicles such as tire changes, fluid top-offs, windshield wiper replacement and tire pressure checks.
  • Transported customers to and from airports, hotels, shopping centers, and train stations.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.

Education

Business Administration

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

High School Diploma -

Huffman High Schools
Birmingham, AL
05-1980

Skills

  • Safe driving practices
  • Effective communication
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • GPS navigation proficiency
  • Adherence to regulations
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Emergency response preparedness
  • Record keeping

Timeline

Ambassador

Hart
09.2023 - 06.2025

Van Operator

Hart
09.2008 - Current

Receiving Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
06.2000 - 05.2008

Van Operator

Birmingham City Bus (Max)
07.1995 - 03.2000

School Bus Driver

Biirmingham City Max
06.1992 - 03.1996

Business Administration

Alabama State University

High School Diploma -

Huffman High Schools

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