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Shawnta Dickson

Waco,TX

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong background in safe driving and effective communication, honed at Durham Transportation. Demonstrated expertise in passenger safety management and adherence to traffic laws, achieving a 95% on-time performance rate. Known for dependability and fostering positive relationships with students and parents, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Door Dash
Waco, TX

Sales Associate

Forever XXI
Waco, TX
07.2010 - 05.2011
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

School Bus Driver

Durham Transportation
Waco, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
  • Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
  • Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
  • Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
  • Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and maintenance of bus, contributing to more pleasant journey for students.
  • Built trust and rapport with students, encouraging respectful and kind interactions among passengers.
  • Responded to emergencies with calm and decisive actions, safeguarding well-being of all passengers.
  • Enhanced student punctuality by maintaining strict adherence to scheduled routes and times.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus, documenting any issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
  • Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
  • Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
  • Reduced anxiety for parents with clear communication about schedules, delays, and safety measures in place.

Delivery Driver

On Way Transport
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
  • Supported positive customer experience by resolving delivery issues promptly and effectively.

Customer Service Representative

Support Services Group
Waco, TX
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Customer Service Representative

Senture LLC
London, KY
05.2021 - 06.2021

Security Officer

Inter-Con Security Systems Inc.
Waco, TX
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
06.2015 - 12.2019

Active Treatment Coordinator

Brenham State Supported Living Center
Brenham, TX
04.2014 - 05.2015

Go on the homes and do checks making sure staff are interacting with the individual. Making sure their doing active Treatment with them either playing a game or walking/talking with the residents

DSP

Brenham State Supported Living Center
Brenham, TX
08.2013 - 04.2015
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.

Education

High School Diploma -

A.J.Moore Academy
Waco, TX

No Degree -

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Commercial driving
  • Punctuality
  • Weather condition driving
  • Transporting students
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • License endorsements
  • Post-trip inspections
  • Student supervision
  • Passenger safety management
  • Traffic laws adherence
  • Child safety awareness
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Great attitude
  • Commercial drivers license CDL
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Attention to detail
  • Passenger safety
  • School bus policies
  • Two-way radio operation

Timeline

Delivery Driver

On Way Transport
09.2024 - 03.2025

Customer Service Representative

Support Services Group
12.2023 - 12.2023

School Bus Driver

Durham Transportation
08.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Senture LLC
05.2021 - 06.2021

Security Officer

Inter-Con Security Systems Inc.
12.2019 - 05.2021

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
06.2015 - 12.2019

Active Treatment Coordinator

Brenham State Supported Living Center
04.2014 - 05.2015

DSP

Brenham State Supported Living Center
08.2013 - 04.2015

Sales Associate

Forever XXI
07.2010 - 05.2011

Delivery Driver

Door Dash

High School Diploma -

A.J.Moore Academy

No Degree -

McLennan Community College
Shawnta Dickson