Tamara KingGeorge
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 4 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results. Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Dekalb County Schools
03.2020 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
Dispatch Supervisor
DGS Delta Global Services
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles.
- Supervised team of [Number] employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance.
- Implemented schedule and policy changes and collaborated with management to formulate new policies, procedures, and goals.
- Determined number of man hours required to complete assignments after reviewing scope of each project.
- Managed 20 dispatchers while leading and delegating job assignments, tracking project status, processing payroll and resolving issues to maximize productivity.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Maintained meticulous employee records to accurately track attendance and productivity.
- Evaluated and adjusted over 20-30 routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards, and weather conditions.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts.
- Analyzed customer feedback and provided solutions to improve customer service.
- Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 30 or more daily calls.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
- Managed 10 dispatchers while leading and delegating job assignments, tracking project status, processing payroll and resolving issues to maximize productivity.
Education
General Studies
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX08.1998
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Dallas, TX04.1994
Skills
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Route Logs
- Passenger Interaction
- Operational Safety
- Class-B Roll Off Driver
- DOT Regulations
- DOT Requirements
- Equipment Monitoring
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Licensing Requirements
- GPS and Route Planning
- Emergency Exit Door Operation
- Team Goals
- Defensive Driving Practices
- School District Compliance
- Creative Solutions
- Map Reading Expertise
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Documenting Malfunctions
- Microsoft Windows
- Tires and Brakes Inspections
- Log Book Maintenance
- Safe Driver Training
- Arrival and Departure Duties
- Personal Grooming
- Customer Relationships
- Mobile Devices
- Traffic Routing Procedures
- Customer Satisfaction
- GPS Mapping
- School Bus Policies
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Air Brake Certification
- Effective Communication Skills
- Passenger Safety
- Emergency Evacuation
- Activity Logging
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Dekalb County Schools
03.2020 - Current
Dispatch Supervisor
DGS Delta Global Services
06.2018 - 03.2020
General Studies
Paul Quinn College
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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