Venus Joy Chamberlain
Newport News,VA
Summary
Caring and diligent transportation worker adept at keeping passengers safe and secure. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements, emergency response and behavior management strategies. Bringing 16 years of related experience and the desire to make a positive impact on students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Attendant
Newport News Public School
Newport News, VA
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Assisted driver in monitoring and managing student behaviors to promote safety.
- Responded to medical crises and behavioral problems to maintain safe travel.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Enforced VA safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
Warehouse Associate
Personnel Support Services
Newport News, VA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Refurbished new and used copiers for resale.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
Vacaville, CA
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Cash Control Clerk/Receiving Associate
Ross Dress For Less
Vacaville, CA
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in store.
School Bus Driver
Newport News Public Schools
Newport News , VA
02.2002 - 06.2017
- Lead Bus Driver - Denbigh High School - 2010-2017
- Video Forensic Technician - 2014-2017
- NTSB Apprentice Program - 2016-2017
- Managed up to 36 Bus Drivers and Assistants at any given school year.
- Cover and recover runs as needed to get our school age children to school safely.
- Performed Video Forensic upon School Administration request using REI software.
- Trained to perform Dispatch duties such as route assignments, bus radio announcements, field trip management and phone communications.
Education
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Healed Business College
San Francisco, CA08.1988
High School Diploma -
University of Sto.Tomas
Manila, PI03.1985
Skills
- Clean Driving Record
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dispatch Communication
- Navigation Equipment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Defensive Driving Practices
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Schedule Management
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
School Bus Attendant
Newport News Public School
10.2020 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Personnel Support Services
11.2019 - 03.2020
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
09.2017 - 11.2019
Cash Control Clerk/Receiving Associate
Ross Dress For Less
09.2017 - 07.2019
School Bus Driver
Newport News Public Schools
02.2002 - 06.2017
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Healed Business College
High School Diploma -
University of Sto.Tomas
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