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David Plunkett

Gardner

Summary

Experienced with ensuring safe and timely transportation of students. Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage student behavior and navigate routes efficiently. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to maintain secure environment for all passengers.

Professional driver with strong commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation for students. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Known for effective communication, teamwork, and flexibility in adapting to changing schedules. Dependable and focused on delivering consistent results while fostering positive and secure environment for passengers.

Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in safe and efficient transportation. Successfully navigated diverse routes and maintained timely deliveries under various conditions. Demonstrated reliability and strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.

Professional driver prepared to deliver high standards and results. Extensive experience in transporting goods safely and efficiently. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and focus on meeting delivery schedules. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.

Experienced with navigating diverse routes and ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges on road. Track record of maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

NRT BUS INC
12.2019 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • 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.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.

Special Needs School Bus Driver

Heritage Truck And Transit
11.2010 - 11.2019
  • Promoted positive relationships with students, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that respected each child''s unique needs.
  • Minimized disruptions to schedules by quickly adapting to route changes and traffic conditions for timely arrivals at destinations.
  • Increased parent satisfaction through regular communication about their child''s transportation experience and responsiveness to feedback or concerns raised.
  • Improved on-time arrival rates by diligently planning efficient routes and managing unforeseen circumstances.
  • Supported special needs students by effectively communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding individual requirements.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus.
  • Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations governing the transportation of special needs students in a school setting.

Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Shipper/Truck Loader

NEC Technologies
01.1999 - 02.2010
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
  • Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
  • Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.

Warehouse Shipper/Truck Driver

Union Products Inc
02.1973 - 06.1999
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by streamlining shipping processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by closely monitoring shipments and proactively addressing potential issues.
  • Improved accuracy in order fulfillment through meticulous attention to detail when picking, packing, and labeling orders.
  • Contributed to reducing product damage by properly packing items and securing them for transport.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to expedite order fulfillment and maintain smooth operations.
  • Reduced order processing time with diligent organization of products and accurate documentation.
  • Checked and rechecked orders before packaging and shipping items.
  • Assisted with regular cycle counts and large-scale inventory audits to maintain accurate records.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.

Education

MBA - Business Management

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-1978

High School Diploma -

Leominster High School
Leominster, MA
05-1974

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Incident reporting
  • Special needs assistance
  • Punctuality
  • Route planning
  • Drug and alcohol testing
  • Defensive driving
  • Transporting students
  • License endorsements
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Route navigation
  • Route logs
  • Post-trip inspections
  • Route coordination
  • Equipment operation

Timeline

School Bus Driver

NRT BUS INC
12.2019 - Current

Special Needs School Bus Driver

Heritage Truck And Transit
11.2010 - 11.2019

Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Shipper/Truck Loader

NEC Technologies
01.1999 - 02.2010

Warehouse Shipper/Truck Driver

Union Products Inc
02.1973 - 06.1999

MBA - Business Management

The Ohio State University

High School Diploma -

Leominster High School
David Plunkett