Tammy Cook
578 Fulton Road, Lisbon,NY
Summary
Safety-conscious, students first, dedicated, passionate, caring, trustworthy and hardworking School Bus Driver with 22 years as a public school bus driver with various leadership experiences.
Currently serve as Lisbon Central School's Non-Instructional Union President maintaining union business to foster employer and union member relations. Well-versed in union functions and impact of union activities on management and union members. Remains vigilant of union member job responsibilities to promote positive workplace and safe environment for union workers to thrive.
Several years as a restaurant kitchen manager in two different restaurants demonstrate my experience in developing and motivating strong teams to work successfully together to serve customers. Created process to keep all areas of the kitchen clean and sanitized while managing chef's schedules, managing inventory, preventing waste, budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Lisbon Central School/First Student/Laidlaw
09.2001 - Current
- Perform bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record. This is my top priority.
- Maintain New York State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Adhere to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assist passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Act calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Develop positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and document info in vehicle logs.
- Transport passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Union President, Non-Instructional Employees
Lisbon Central School
09.2022 - Current
- Inspire and directed union officials to promote continued development and management of organization and establish decision-making processes to enable union to achieve long- and short-term goals and objectives.
- Preside over union meetings and promote agendas with transparent information for union workers.
- Partner with workplace officials to refine and implement strategic plans while aligning workplace priorities with union core mission.
- Work to cultivate strong and transparent relationship with workplace to promote open communication about problematic issues against stated milestones and goals.
Negotiations Committee Member
Lisbon Central School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Attended committee meetings and met with school administration to propose, discuss and negotiate the new bus fleet driver's contracts.
Restaurant Kitchen Manager
The Morley Long Branch Restaurant Bar And Grill
12.2007 - 04.2010
Restaurant Kitchen Manager
Oscar's Restarant
11.2005 - 12.2007
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised kitchen staff.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hermon-DeKalb Central School
709 E DeKalb Road, DeKalb Junction, NY 1363006.1988
Skills
- Bus Safety Knowledge
- Bus Safety Standards/Compliance
- Workplace Safety
- Confidential
- Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Logical Reasoning
- Complex Negotiations
- Recordkeeping Accuracy
- DOT Regulations
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Operational Efficiency
- Emergency Response
- Budget Development
Additional Information
References:
Ms. Erica Backus
(Teacher)
165 Ballantine Road
Heuvelton, NY 13654
315-528-5559
Mrs. Tina Wilson Bush
(Principal)
2881 County Route 14
Canton, New York 13617
315-212-8592
Ms. Michelle Moore
(Bus Monitor)
Mrs. MaryLou Robinson
(Community Member)
6251 County Route 10
Lisbon, New York 13658
Timeline
Union President, Non-Instructional Employees
Lisbon Central School
09.2022 - Current
Negotiations Committee Member
Lisbon Central School
07.2021 - 06.2022
Restaurant Kitchen Manager
The Morley Long Branch Restaurant Bar And Grill
12.2007 - 04.2010
Restaurant Kitchen Manager
Oscar's Restarant
11.2005 - 12.2007
Bus Driver
Lisbon Central School/First Student/Laidlaw
09.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hermon-DeKalb Central School
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