Tinamarie Rosario Aponte
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Professional driver skilled in safe and efficient transportation, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and meeting changing demands. Known for reliability and excellent customer service, consistently delivering results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cover Driver/ Road Supervisor
Suffolk Transportation Service Inc.
Bay Shore, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Ensured student safety by adhering to all traffic laws and school policies during transport.
- Managed behavior of passengers, promoting a safe and respectful environment on the bus.
- Implemented efficient routing strategies to optimize fuel usage and reduce travel time.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Worked closely with School District, adhered to school rules and regulations.
Safety Manager
First Student Transportation
Middle Island, NY
08.2009 - 12.2020
- Oversaw training department operations to enhance employee skill development.
- Oversaw compliance initiatives and ensured adherence to regulatory standards.
- SBDI Certified
- 19A Certified
- Led onboarding initiatives, ensuring new hires received comprehensive orientation and support.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Led training sessions for staff on safety procedures, fostering a culture of awareness and accountability.
Office Manager
Abatech Services, Inc.
Snellville, GA
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed a 50 person operation including: project managers, independent contractors and job site supervisors
- Coordinated contracts, checked permit validity and dispatched employees for all major projects
- Maintained bid books
- Hired all incoming employees – submitted background checks
- Handled payroll for over 25 independent contractors
- Submitted pre-work submittals and close out packages for bids
- Handled all incoming, outgoing bills and invoices
- Input financial information into QuickBooks
Driver/Asst. Instructor
Developmental Disabilities Inc.
Smithtown, NY
10.2004 - 03.2006
- Transported clients to and from their daily programs
- Worked one on one helping them to achieve their daily goals in a classroom setting
- Worked one on one at home with clients teaching them to become independent
Education
Associates in Applied Science Degree - Paralegal
Briarcliffe College
Patchogue, NY01-2013
Associates in Specialized Medical Office Management - undefined
Rets Medical and Business Institute
Hopkinsville, KY01-1999
Skills
- Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint
- Where's the Bus
- Bus Planner/ Bus Planner Pro
- GPS and route planning
- Great Customer rapport
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Cover Driver/ Road Supervisor
Suffolk Transportation Service Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Safety Manager
First Student Transportation
08.2009 - 12.2020
Office Manager
Abatech Services, Inc.
04.2006 - 06.2007
Driver/Asst. Instructor
Developmental Disabilities Inc.
10.2004 - 03.2006
Associates in Specialized Medical Office Management - undefined
Rets Medical and Business Institute
Associates in Applied Science Degree - Paralegal
Briarcliffe College