Sara Shimanek
Ames
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Transit Driver at CyRide in the city of Ames, recognized for maintaining a commendable safety record, and earning multiple Safe Driver Awards. Proven ability in staff training and proactive problem solving, complemented by strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork and process improvement. Knowledgeable about computers and various technical equipment, with a strong attention to detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Driver
CyRide-City of Ames
Ames
10.2012 - Current
- Safely transport a diverse group of customers to their required destinations by successfully making transfers and effectively answering questions when necessary.
- Staying safety focused, a safe driving record was acquired and maintained as reflected by 9 years of Safe Driver Awards.
- Follow a culture of teamwork by helping out fellow drivers both on and off the road, becoming a trainer for new drivers, and participated in various committees including the safety committee and break room committee.
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen
Iowa Falls
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Demonstrated effective leadership and encouraged team concepts.
- Trained new staff on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Enforced health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean work environment.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring efficient service and team productivity.
Tool Crib Attendant
Bombardier Learjet
Wichita
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment.
- Managed tool inventory and ensured accurate stock levels for production teams.
- Implemented storage solutions to optimize space and organization for easy access and efficient workflow of tool crib area.
- Issued tools and equipment to workers, maintaining records of tools and equipment issued and returned on computer.
Printing Machine Technician
Berry Plastics Corporation
Iowa Falls
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Tended a platen press that printed designs and identifying data per the specifications of the customer’s quality standard.
- Replaced or fixed broken parts of the press using hand tools.
- Set up and operated a press to print colored designs on plastic containers and lids.
- Trained junior technicians on operational procedures and equipment handling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05-2014
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, Iowa05-2011
Skills
- MS office
- Customer service
- Proactive problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Data Entry
- Process improvement
- Staff training
- Workflow optimization
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Timeline
Transit Driver
CyRide-City of Ames
10.2012 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Dairy Queen
02.2010 - 05.2011
Tool Crib Attendant
Bombardier Learjet
10.2009 - 04.2010
Printing Machine Technician
Berry Plastics Corporation
09.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering
Ellsworth Community College
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