Stacey Varner
East Chicago,IN
Summary
Reliable professional with a background in public transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in route planning, safety protocol adherence, and customer service, ensuring smooth and timely operations. Excel using communication, problem-solving, and time management skills to enhance passenger satisfaction and operational success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
School City of East Chicago
East Chicago, IN
07.2023 - 05.2026
- Transported students safely to and from school and events.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure bus safety and functionality.
- Followed designated routes and schedules consistently throughout shifts.
- Managed student behavior to promote a safe riding environment.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper functioning of the bus interior.
Table Games Dealer
Ameristar Casino
East Chicago
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Facilitated engaging table game experiences for players, adhering to all regulations., ensuring adherence to rules and procedures.
- Managed player interactions, providing excellent customer service and support.
- Monitored game integrity, addressing irregularities promptly and effectively.
- Executed essential game operations, including managing chips and cash transactions efficiently. quickly by efficiently handling money and chips.
- Conducted cash handling duties, ensuring accuracy during transactions.
- Assisted in training new dealers, sharing best practices and techniques.
- Assisted new players with understanding game rules and procedures.
Bus Driver
School City Of Hammond
Hammond, IN
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Transported students safely to and from school and events.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure bus safety and functionality.
- Managed student behavior to promote a safe riding environment.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper functioning of the bus interior.
Assistant Store Manager
Rainbow Shops
Hammond, IN
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw staff training and development to enhance team performance.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and improve security.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and maintaining inventory levels.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
Resident Assistant
Munster Med Inn
Munster, Indiana
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Provided emotional support to residents, promoting a positive living environment.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident care plans and daily logs.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure quality patient care services.
- Coordinated community events to foster resident engagement and participation.
- Supported residents' mobility needs by helping with walker, cane, and wheelchair use.
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
Hammond, IN
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Oversaw staff training and development to enhance team performance.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and maintaining inventory levels.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and improve security.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Coordinated visual merchandising to align with brand standards and promotions.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning for store initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
Education
BLS - Emergency Medical Technician
Superior Ambulance
Highland , IN 04.2026 - 07.2026
East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago, INSkills
- Commercial driving
- Safe driving techniques
- Passenger transport regulations
- Pre-trip inspections
- Emergency response
- Passenger safety checks
- Safety compliance
- Public transit guidelines
- DOT standards
- Accessible transportation practices
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
Certification
- Class B CDL
- EMT
Timeline
BLS - Emergency Medical Technician
Superior Ambulance
04.2026 - 07.2026
Bus Driver
School City of East Chicago
07.2023 - 05.2026
Table Games Dealer
Ameristar Casino
02.2019 - 07.2023
Bus Driver
School City Of Hammond
07.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Rainbow Shops
09.2016 - 08.2018
Resident Assistant
Munster Med Inn
11.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
01.2012 - 01.2016
East Chicago Central High School