Tara Pike
Piedmont,SC
Summary
Seasoned professional with a robust background in transportation and customer service, notably with Greenville County Schools. Excelled in safely navigating high-traffic areas, achieving a 90% on-time performance rate. Skilled in bus maintenance and technology-driven navigation, demonstrating patience under pressure. Expertise in passenger safety and support, including those requiring special assistance.
Dependable and hardworking professional skilled in keeping interior and exterior spaces clean and well-maintained. Accustomed to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, restocking bathrooms, removing trash, cleaning windows and completing all other types of routine and deep cleaning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Green Charter School
Greenville, South
12.2024 - Current
- Studied and adhered to regulations, policies, and procedures for bus operation and passenger transportation.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable laws, traffic regulations, and road signs while operating the vehicle.
- Communicated with dispatchers by radio, telephone or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
School Bus Driver
Greenville County Schools
Greenville, South
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Safely operate a 50+ passenger bus in high traffic while remaining polite and professional at all times.
- Log 1,500+ miles per week as a school bus driver, and meet deadlines 90% of the time.
- Support passengers who require special assistance, as well as individuals with disabilities.
Account Representative/Vending Route Driver
Fastenal
Greenville, SC
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Operated register handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
- Set up and updated customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
- Recorded deliveries and daily sales transactions.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety and reliability before starting routes.
Custodian
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
05.2005 - 09.2019
- Ensured that all cleaning supplies were stored properly when not in use.
- Placed wet floor signs to protect staff and patients from fall or injury.
- Reported any repairs or damages observed during routine rounds of inspection.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Transported trash and other waste material to designated disposal areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carolina High School
Greenville, SC05-1993
Skills
- Bus maintenance
- Commercial driving
- CDL Class B license
- Technology-driven navigation
- Passenger safety
- Patience under pressure
- Pre-trip inspections
- Air brake certification
- Passenger endorsement
- Sanitation procedures
- Floor care techniques
- Biohazard cleanup
- Reliability and punctuality
- Chemical handling
- Stripping and waxing floors
- Janitorial duties proficiency
- Upholstery cleaning
- Carpet cleaning expertise
Timeline
Bus Driver
Green Charter School
12.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
Greenville County Schools
08.2023 - 12.2024
Account Representative/Vending Route Driver
Fastenal
10.2019 - 07.2023
Custodian
Greenville Technical College
05.2005 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Carolina High School
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