Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tara Simons

Washington,DC

Summary

I am a focused, dedicated professional with 8 years of driving experience seeking a position in the transportation industry to fully utilize my knowledge and skills, and all classes of my CDL, while significantly contributing to the organization’s success. I am organized, reliable, energetic, versatile, and personable. I work well independently and/or part of a team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MVO

Department of Public Work
899 North Capitol St Ne Wash Dc 20002
10.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

  • Operated various motor vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of vehicle usage and maintenance schedules.
  • Operated different types of vehicles and equipment in varied terrain and conditions.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
  • Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

MVO Driver

All Pro Services
Washington DC
09.2023 - 10.2025
  • Transport Children and other passengers to and from school around the Washington DC area
  • Obey all traffic laws to ensures students arrive to their destination safely
  • Always maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus
  • Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus
  • Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus as needed
  • Engage with students as they board and exit the bus

Commercial Driver Trainee

DC Infrastructure Academy (DCIA)
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Received virtual and hands-on technical training to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to haul freight and operate tractor trailers
  • Attended mandatory training sessions on vehicles, driving, safety and performed regulatory and safety vehicle inspections
  • Participated in driver simulated transportation of goods using a truck
  • Exhibited the ability to utilize various navigation and GPS transportation tools and devices
  • Completed modules related to compliance with state and local road and transport regulations
  • CDL Training Program

Special Police Officer

Securemedy, Inc.
Oxon Hill, MD
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Patrolled premises managed different posts
  • Investigated and reported any unusual activity and de-escalate situations as needed
  • Prepared detailed daily reports and incident reports
  • Checked identification cards of personnel and guest before admitting them into the building
  • Performed safety inspections of premises in order to mitigate any negative activities

Delivery Driver

Amazon DSP
Washington, DC
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Delivered packages to both residential and commercial from our customer's distribution facility
  • Used GPS tracking applications to ensure deliveries to correct locations
  • Efficiently delivered packages to 25+ neighborhoods a day
  • Sorted packages in chronological order to aide in swift deliveries

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
05.2016

Skills

  • Superior experience and training in commercial driving and clean driving record
  • Extensive knowledge of defensive driving techniques and other safe driving strategies
  • High ability to maintain strong professional relationships with co-workers and customers
  • Knowledge of procedures, materials, tools, equipment, and safety hazards and precautions
  • Problem-solving capabilities through identification of deficiencies and execution of solutions

Certification

  • CDL Class A February 2024 | CDL Class B July 2023
  • Toni Thomas Associates, Inc. | DCIA: CDL Training Program | May 2023
  • Hope Project 2023
  • Hope Project | DCIA: CDL Training Program | May 2023
  • Aveta Business Institute | Six Sigma White Belt | May 2023
  • Armed Security License | May 2023
  • First aid and CPR Certification

Additional Information

I have experience driving any Cdl vehicle.

Snow plows

Trash trucks/packers

Leaf vacs

Lift gates

Etc

Timeline

MVO

Department of Public Work
10.2025 - Current

MVO Driver

All Pro Services
09.2023 - 10.2025

Commercial Driver Trainee

DC Infrastructure Academy (DCIA)
05.2023 - 07.2023

Special Police Officer

Securemedy, Inc.
08.2022 - 01.2023

Delivery Driver

Amazon DSP
03.2021 - 07.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Penn Foster Career School