Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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sharmaine ford

Summary

Highly enthusiastic customer service professional with 5+ years client interface experience, I would like to open my mind to a more productive future.  I'm highly motivated, reliable and responsible. I've always got positive feed back, multi-task-oriented and a hard worker that wants to progress in any company/position I may have a opportunity with. In other words I'm always willing to learn new things and very positive and open minded.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Transit Bus Operator

RATPDEV
District Heights, MD
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Communicated frequently with dispatchers regarding locations, routes and traffic conditions.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

Transit Bus Operator

First Transit
Arlington, VA
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
  • Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
  • Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
  • Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.

Transit Bus Operator

National Express
Arlington , VA
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations
  • Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fare information
  • Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction
  • Assisted disabled passengers in boarding and exiting bus

School Bus Driver

Rome Charters
Fort Washington , MD
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
  • Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
  • Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
  • Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.

Transit Bus Operator

WMATA
, Washington DC
12.2017 - 4 2018
  • Completed appropriate inspection paperwork and reported results to supervisors.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Utilized lifts and ramps to help handicapped passengers board shuttles.

Front Desk Receptionist

first impressions
Jessup, MD
12.2016 - 06.2017

Verified that information in the computer system was up-to-date and accurate.

  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Greeted visitors to provide information and direct to appropriate personnel.
  • Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
  • Explained policies and procedures to visitors.

Cashier, Juicer, and Server

woodland vegan bistro
Northwest, Washington dc
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.

Cashier

Family Dollar
Seat Pleasant, MD
02.2009 - 07.2014
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.

Front Desk Receptionist

Kaiser Premenente
Largo, MD
01.2008 - 10.2009
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Tall Oaks Vocational High
2009

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Seasoned in conflict resolution
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Resourceful
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Critical thinker
  • Time management
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Reliable team worker
  • Proven leader
  • Excellent multi-tasker

Accomplishments

Recognized by peers and management for going above and beyond normal job functions. Customer Assistance

Timeline

Transit Bus Operator

RATPDEV
08.2022 - 06.2023

Transit Bus Operator

First Transit
12.2019 - 04.2022

Transit Bus Operator

National Express
06.2019 - 12.2019

School Bus Driver

Rome Charters
03.2019 - 06.2019

Transit Bus Operator

WMATA
12.2017 - 4 2018

Front Desk Receptionist

first impressions
12.2016 - 06.2017

Cashier, Juicer, and Server

woodland vegan bistro
03.2015 - 10.2016

Cashier

Family Dollar
02.2009 - 07.2014

Front Desk Receptionist

Kaiser Premenente
01.2008 - 10.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Tall Oaks Vocational High
sharmaine ford