Tara Bartus
Wausau,WI
Summary
Transportation professional prepared for role with extensive route management and passenger safety experience. Known for strong focus on punctuality and reliable service. Skilled in team collaboration and flexible in adapting to changing schedules and routes. Committed to ensuring safe and comfortable journey for all passengers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
First Student
Wausau, WI
01.2022 - Current
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Kept accurate records of daily logs, incident reports, maintenance checklists, and fuel consumption data for company reference.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Owner Manager
Curds Of Wisconsin Food Truck
Wausau, WI
05.2004 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Event planner
- Leader and mentor
Retail Department Manager
Hobby Lobby
Wausau, WI
09.2013 - 01.2022
- Maintained a visually appealing department layout that effectively showcased products and enticed customers to make purchases.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout all aspects of department operation.
- Improved stock management processes by implementing an accurate tracking system that minimized discrepancies between physical inventory counts and recorded data.
- Established an effective communication channel within the team which led to smoother coordination and task delegation.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally and diplomatically, ultimately turning dissatisfied shoppers into loyal patrons.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Retail Manager
Walmart
Wausau, WI
05.2001 - 09.2013
- Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and safety compliance.
- Enhanced store appearance by maintaining cleanliness standards and visually appealing displays that showcased products effectively.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
- Improved customer satisfaction through proactive engagement, attentive service, and efficient problem resolution.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Fostered a supportive work environment through coaching sessions, team-building activities, and open communication channels for staff feedback.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
State College Of Beauty Culture
Wausau, WI05-1993
High School Diploma -
Antigo High School
Antigo05-1992
Skills
- Clean driving record
- Safety-focused
- Pre-trip inspections
- Weather condition driving
- DOT regulations
- Scheduling adherence
- Transporting students
- Adaptable to change
- Passenger safety
- Vehicle inspections
- CDL class B, C and D license
Timeline
Bus Driver
First Student
01.2022 - Current
Retail Department Manager
Hobby Lobby
09.2013 - 01.2022
Owner Manager
Curds Of Wisconsin Food Truck
05.2004 - Current
Retail Manager
Walmart
05.2001 - 09.2013
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
State College Of Beauty Culture
High School Diploma -
Antigo High School