Yolanda Ellis
Richmond,VA
Summary
Competent skilled at transporting passengers on daily routes and to special events. Inspects equipment to spot and correct maintenance needs. Keeps detailed and current logs in line with standards. Responsible knowledgeable about operating and maintaining busses. Follows traffic laws and district policies to safely and efficiently transport children and authorized adults. Controls behaviors and addresses problems directly to protect all riders. Trained in road rules, routine driving and emergency response. Good schedule management and route planning abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Driver
Virginia Regional Transit
Staunton, VA
09.2019 - 12.2024
- Helped passengers embarking and disembarking from bus at station and stops
- Met route targets consistently, adjusting speed and direction to correct for traffic problems
- Collected fares from passengers and scanned passes for repeat travelers
- Drove various routes
- Drove downtown trolley
- Ensured a safe travel experience for all passengers by strictly adhering to traffic laws while navigating various weather conditions.
- Upheld company reputation for excellent service by consistently receiving positive feedback from passengers on professionalism and driving skills.
- Strengthened customer relations through courteous interactions with passengers, answering inquiries about routes, schedules, and fare policies.
- Exhibited strong knowledge of local geography as well as designated transit routes to ensure timely transportation of passengers to their destinations.
School Bus Driver
Staunton City Schools
Staunton, VA
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Protected bus riders by consistently following traffic laws and mandatory safety regulations
- Ran daily scheduled routes and handled numerous special school events and field trips without any accidents or safety concerns
- Prevented harassment, safety violations, and other unauthorized behaviors with effective management of bus environment
- Reported vehicle malfunctions or necessary repairs
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
School bus driver
Henrico pupil transportation
Henrico, VA
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Ran daily scheduled routes and handled numerous special school events and field trips without any accidents or safety concerns
- Protected bus riders by consistently following traffic laws and mandatory safety regulations
- Prevented harassment, safety violations, and other unauthorized behaviors with effective management of bus environment
- Assisted students with disabilities onto and off of vehicle with compassionate and skilled help
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles safely
- Maintained clean bus interior for passenger comfort and safety requirements
- Maintained current and updated knowledge of basic first aid and CPR
Delivery Driver
American Medical Labs
Richmond, VA
09.1997 - 02.1998
- Protected customer packages from damage with safe handling and proper load balancing
- Avoided delivery errors by closely following scanning, tracking, and documentation procedures
- Picked up lab specimens from various medical facilities
- Delivered specimen to main lab
Education
Associate of applied science - medical assisting
Commonwealth College
Richmond, VA11.1995
Skills
- CPR
- Paperwork management
- CDL class B
- Traffic law compliance
- Detail oriented
- Route coordination
Timeline
Transit Driver
Virginia Regional Transit
09.2019 - 12.2024
School Bus Driver
Staunton City Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
School bus driver
Henrico pupil transportation
12.2016 - 08.2019
Delivery Driver
American Medical Labs
09.1997 - 02.1998
Associate of applied science - medical assisting
Commonwealth College