Alessandro Cortez Lara
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Seasoned professional with a proven track record at City of Edmonton ETS, excelling in safe driving and exceptional customer service. Demonstrated ability to navigate diverse routes and weather conditions, alongside mentoring new recruits. Achieved recognition for outstanding passenger assistance and safety compliance. Also, a skilled musician, enhancing collaborative learning and performance excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
City of Edmonton ETS
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2007 - Current
- Operated a range of vehicles including 40-foot buses, trolleys, community buses, articulated buses and electric buses.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
ETS Auxiliary Instructor
City of Edmonton ETS
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2009 - 03.2020
- Evaluation of new recruits in their five-week transit operator training program.
- Assessed student performance by monitoring their customer service and safe driving skills while in service with patrons. At the end of the shift, I would provide a written report with recommendations on the strengths and weaknesses of students to the training department for their respective consideration.
- Act as a mentor to new recruits to help them achieve a successful career within the company.
Music Teacher
American School of El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador
08.1993 - 07.2007
- Created lesson plans that were designed to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in music education.
- Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
- Held parent and teacher conferences at least once a year in order to address any questions or concerns about the band program.
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
Edmonton, Alberta
01.1993 - Current
- Performed in front of live audiences on television and as part of theater productions.
- Performed and rehearsed music for live shows, festivals, and events.
- Recorded music in professional studios to create albums and singles.
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands.
- Private music teacher
Education
Music
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB 09.1989 - 06.1991
High School Diploma -
McNally High School
Edmonton, AB06-1989
Skills
- Safe driving
- Defensive driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Route navigation
- Passenger assistance
- Vehicle inspection
- Traffic law compliance
- Adaptive decision making
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Class 2 Professional Alberta License with air brakes "Q" endorsement.
Timeline
ETS Auxiliary Instructor
City of Edmonton ETS
08.2009 - 03.2020
Transit Bus Operator
City of Edmonton ETS
09.2007 - Current
Music Teacher
American School of El Salvador
08.1993 - 07.2007
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
01.1993 - Current
Music
Grant MacEwan University
09.1989 - 06.1991
High School Diploma -
McNally High School
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