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Teri Schmidt

Summary

Passionate professional with extensive experience as a Bus Operator for Montgomery County Public Schools, excelling in safe commercial driving and effective communication. Proven ability to adapt under pressure while mentoring new drivers. Recognized for maintaining strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring a supportive and safe transportation environment. Has a clear understanding of the Seven Core Competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System. Motivated to learn grow and flourish for the Department of Transportation, in Montgomery County MD.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

New Employee Coordinator (NEC)

Montgomery County Schools
02.2022 - Current
  • Introduce the new employee to the depot, ensuring they are familiar with the work environment and key areas.
  • Introduce them to their supervisors and the shop mechanic to establish connections and clarify roles.
  • Ensure the new employee receives and understands their MCPS email and login information.
  • Provide an overview of their job procedures and order of operations to ensure they understand their daily responsibilities.
  • Show them where to find and how to file paperwork, and explain the timing and process for filing.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for the new employee, providing support and guidance during their transition into the role.

Bus Operator

Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
  • Transported Students to and from their school.
  • Maintained full understanding of local roads, bus routes and traffic patterns.
  • Work closely with dispatch to patch routes with short notice
  • Contacted dispatchers of bus issues on the road and reported other problems founded during pre-trip to the shop mechanic.
  • High school stand-by driver serving Clarksburg and Seneca Valley High School respectively

Office Manager / Owner

Customers Edge Construction, Llc
06.2012 - Current
  • Oversees office inventory activities by ordering office supplies and materials for the job site.
  • Main line of contact for customers by phone, email, text, and voice mail.
  • Handle accounts payable and receivable and tax prep
  • Schedules appointments and preparing estimates and coordinating project timelines
  • Communicate with subcontractors regarding scheduling of jobs and their invoices.

Overnight Dispatcher

Ultimate Towing and Recovery
04.2012 - 05.2017
  • Answer phone and dispatch the appropriate drivers to the correct heavy duty truck or vehicle for a tow or roadside repair.
  • Communicated with the day dispatcher with a summary from the previous night.
  • Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.

Office

Exterior Solutions by Masterson (ESM)
04.2008 - 06.2012
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering office supplies and materials for the job site.
  • Main line of contact for customers by phone, email, text, and voice mail.
  • Handle accounts payable and receivable and tax prep
  • Schedules appointments and preparing estimates and coordinating project timelines
  • Communicate with subcontractors regarding scheduling of jobs and their invoices.

Receptionist

MT Materson
08.2006 - 04.2008
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct personnel.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail
  • Order material for upcoming projects.

Carpenter

A.R. Bryant Construction
05.1998 - 08.2006
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Completed installations of building structures for interior and exterior.
  • Carpenter and a small equipment operator.
  • Also completed the maintenance of the company vehicles and machines

Education

Associate of Science - Automotive Technology

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
05-2000

High School Diploma -

Col. Zadok Magruder High School
Derwood, MD
05-1996

Skills

  • Goal oriented
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Fast and Critical learner
  • Safe commercial driving
  • Ability to handle all situation professionally and calmly under pressure with confident
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Knowledge of office operations ; account payable & receivables , payroll, and filing
  • Devotion to each individual student
  • Knowledge of Shady Grove North, Shady Grove South, Clarksburg service area
  • Good relationship with parents, students, school staff, fellow bus drivers and supervisor
  • Instill confidence in new school bus operators when mentoring
  • Self-sufficient

Certification

  • Commerical Drivers License
  • Motor Cycle Endorsement
  • Maryland Home Improvement Commission License - MHIC
  • Insulin trained
  • Seizure Trained


Timeline

New Employee Coordinator (NEC)

Montgomery County Schools
02.2022 - Current

Bus Operator

Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2019 - Current

Office Manager / Owner

Customers Edge Construction, Llc
06.2012 - Current

Overnight Dispatcher

Ultimate Towing and Recovery
04.2012 - 05.2017

Office

Exterior Solutions by Masterson (ESM)
04.2008 - 06.2012

Receptionist

MT Materson
08.2006 - 04.2008

Carpenter

A.R. Bryant Construction
05.1998 - 08.2006

Associate of Science - Automotive Technology

Montgomery College

High School Diploma -

Col. Zadok Magruder High School