Wahabu Jomah-White
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at VIA Metropolitan Transit and in diverse automotive and production roles. Expertise in mechanical repair, inspections, and customer service, with a focus on route navigation and adaptive decision-making. Achievements include a distinguished record of safe driving, effective emergency management, and significant contributions to service quality and team efficiency. Committed to advancing operational excellence in future roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
VIA Metropolitan Transit
San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Provided courteous customer service at all times while interacting with riders and colleagues alike.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Collected fares and provided route updates and schedule information.
- Reported any mechanical issues or passenger disturbances to supervisors immediately.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Followed established protocols for dealing with disruptive passengers or other incidents aboard buses.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Communicated route information to passengers during trips as needed.
- Facilitated smooth passenger loading and unloading at designated route stops.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding transit services, schedules, directions and transfers when necessary.
- Stayed up to date with local roads, traffic patterns and speed limits.
- Documented incidents occurring during shifts including but not limited to accidents, delays, passenger complaints.
- Provided safe and reliable transportation for passengers to their destinations.
- Drove specified routes in compliance with traffic regulations and time schedules.
- Reported delays or accidents.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Reported vehicle issues to dispatchers and company mechanics for immediate scheduling of repair work.
Automotive Technician
DC Auto Group
Columbus, OH
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
Production Line Operator
TS Tech Americas
Columbus, OH
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Observed all safety rules while performing tasks and followed standard operating procedures.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth flow of work on production line.
- Followed standard operating procedures and safety protocols at all times.
- Monitored production line for equipment malfunctions, reporting issues to supervisors promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production targets and efficiency goals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss production goals and improvements.
- Used hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on all production equipment regularly.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Observed machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
- Assisted coworkers with complex assembly tasks when necessary.
- Organized work area and ensured cleanliness at all times.
Picker Packer
Zulily Warehouse
Grove City, OH
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.
- Provided assistance in other areas of the warehouse when needed including receiving and stocking duties.
- Assembled boxes or other containers for packing goods prior to shipment.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Press Operator
Quad Graphics
Grove City, OH
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Removed printed materials from presses for transport to storage or finishing areas.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Clean ink fountains with solvents when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
Service Crew Member
AutoZone
Columbus, OH
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Implemented process and procedural updates to uphold high standards of service and quality, as well as meet challenging sales objectives.
- Used POS systems to receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
- Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model, and year.
- Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
Stocker
Walmart
Columbus, OH
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
- Utilized hand truck to transport large quantities of merchandise between departments or areas within the store.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Restocked shelves according to plan-o-grams set up by management team.
Education
Automotive Technician - Automotive Engineering
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY05-2009
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Senior High School
Lehigh Acres, FL05-2007
Skills
- Adaptive decision making
- Wheelchair Safety Procedures
- Traffic laws compliance
- Route planning
- Accident reporting
- Safe driving
- Schedule adherence
- Route navigation
- Emergency procedures
Affiliations
- I love spending time with my wife and kids, working in my yard when I have spare time, such as gardening wood working, working on my vehicles, metal work (welding) and just making things for my kids.
Accomplishments
- MVP in Highschool soccer, Boy Scoutes Merrit Badges in Canoeing and Archer. MACS CFC12 refrigerant recycling and service. Automotive Performance Recongnition.
Certification
Automotive Technician 05/24/2009 , MACS CFC-12 Refrigerant recycling and service 9/24/2009 (#639691).
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
VIA Metropolitan Transit
04.2022 - 09.2025
Automotive Technician
DC Auto Group
03.2019 - 06.2022
Production Line Operator
TS Tech Americas
11.2018 - 07.2019
Picker Packer
Zulily Warehouse
05.2018 - 09.2018
Press Operator
Quad Graphics
05.2017 - 07.2018
Service Crew Member
AutoZone
02.2015 - 05.2017
Stocker
Walmart
02.2014 - 02.2015
Automotive Technician 05/24/2009 , MACS CFC-12 Refrigerant recycling and service 9/24/2009 (#639691).
Automotive Technician - Automotive Engineering
Apex Technical School
High School Diploma -
Lehigh Senior High School
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