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Tangela Slones-Major

Saint Helena,SC

Summary

Seek to work in an environment that will challenge me further; while allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the organization. Obtain a position that will provide me the ability to apply my work experience to a growing industry. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with [Number] 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.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Beaufort County School District Transportation
10.2022 - 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.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • 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.

Substitute Teacher

ESS Services
07.2022 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

School Bus Driver

Keller Transportation, Inc
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Mortuary Affairs

United States Army
09.2006 - 02.2021
  • Obtained information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits
  • Supervised the preparation and care of the remains of people who have passed away
  • Consulted with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services
  • Planned, scheduled, or coordinated funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services
  • Performed embalming duties as necessary
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities
  • Wrote interesting and effective press releases, prepared information for media kits and developed and maintained company internet or intranet web pages
  • Identified main client groups and audiences, determined the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and developed and implemented a communication plan.

Office Administrator

United States Army
07.2006 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw hundreds of receivable accounts while working directly with Financial Management
  • Managed all areas of administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development
  • Maintained and updated complex filing and cross-reference/index systems for all documents, records and/or reports; processes public records requests within scope of authority; prepares records for storage and maintained tracking database
  • Oversaw daily office operations for staff of 20 employees or more
  • Increased customer loyalty through accurately preparing customer paperwork
  • Directed the supportive services of the organization to ensure company standards are being met
  • Arranged calendars and coordinated schedules for meetings, interviews, and other department functions and activities
  • Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Set deadlines for the department
  • Distributed and stored supplies for offices and training
  • Monitored the facility to ensure the department remained safe and well-maintained
  • Provided employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving disputes
  • Evaluated employees job performance and conformance to regulations and recommended appropriate personnel action.

Communications Operator

United States Army
09.2000 - 07.2006
  • Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment
  • Communicated with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions
  • Operated radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations
  • Turned controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies
  • Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel
  • Sent, received, and interpreted coded messages
  • Repaired radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

Education

High school diploma -

Terry Parker high school
01.2000

Skills

  • Six years of experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power point
  • One year in MS Access
  • Six years of experience of providing Administration support to Directors and Senior managers
  • Two years of experience in Lotus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experienced in monitoring, interpreting, and evaluating information
  • Skilled in telephone, email, fax, and front desk reception within high volume environment
  • Specialist in motivating employees
  • Active secret security clearance
  • Skilled in providing employees with direction on task or goals
  • Proficient in receiving and processing documents
  • Skilled in confidentiality
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Safety-focused
  • Effective communication skills
  • Dependable and reliable

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Beaufort County School District Transportation
10.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

ESS Services
07.2022 - Current

School Bus Driver

Keller Transportation, Inc
08.2021 - 06.2022

Mortuary Affairs

United States Army
09.2006 - 02.2021

Office Administrator

United States Army
07.2006 - 02.2021

Communications Operator

United States Army
09.2000 - 07.2006

High school diploma -

Terry Parker high school

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