Dawn George
Greater Sudbury,Canada
Summary
Dedicated School Bus Driver with extensive experience in safely transporting students in diverse conditions. Expertise in adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining vehicle cleanliness, while ensuring timely communication with students, parents, and staff. Proven ability to manage emergencies with composure, prioritizing student safety and well-being at all times.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Voyago
Lively, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
- Transported students to school punctually, consistently adhering to route schedule.
- Operated school buses safely and efficiently for student transportation.
- Managed student behavior to ensure safety and comfort during transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and readiness.
- Navigated various routes while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Documented daily vehicle inspections and incidents accurately for records.
- Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to enhance driving skills and safety knowledge.
Cleaning
Loon's Landing
Alban, Canada
01.2016 - 10.2023
- Sanitized bathrooms, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs.
- Executed light housekeeping tasks, including laundry, vacuuming, and general cleaning to maintain a tidy environment.
- Maintain cleaning equipment in a safe and operable condition.
- Supported operations during peak staffing periods to ensure smooth workflow.
School Bus Driver
School Bus Driver
Greater Sudbury, Canada
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Ensured safe and efficient operation of school buses for reliable student transportation.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Maintained accident-free driving record for six years, prioritizing safety.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and readiness.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Navigated various routes while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Recorded daily vehicle inspections and incidents accurately to maintain compliance and safety standards.
- Informed parents about transportation schedules to foster clear communication and trust.
Drive Thru Team Member
Tim Hortons
Greater Sudbury, Canada
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Coordinated customer orders swiftly at drive-thru window to minimize wait times.
- Greeted customers warmly and professionally at drive-thru to foster positive interactions.
- Delivered friendly, prompt service to elevate customer satisfaction.
- Handled cash transactions securely and accurately during shifts.
- Operated cash registers efficiently and accurately.
- Kept work area clean, organized and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Restocked items throughout shifts to ensure availability.
- Supported team members during peak hours to ensure smooth operations.
Taxi Driver
Aaron's Taxi
Greater Sudbury, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Navigated city streets to ensure on-time passenger arrivals.
- Assisted passengers with luggage and provided excellent customer service.
- Managed cash and electronic payments accurately during rides to ensure seamless transactions.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to receive ride requests and updates.
- Followed traffic laws and regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and conducted routine safety inspections.
Truck Driver
Crowes Mobile
Greater Sudbury, Canada
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Executed thorough truck inspections before and after trips, guaranteeing adherence to safety regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and regulatory compliance, contributing to incident-free operations.
- Adhered to local and federal transportation regulations at all times.
- Applied safe driving practices by following road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control to ensure safe deliveries.
House Cleaning
Terry Holden
Newmarket, Canada
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Cleaned residential properties using eco-friendly products, promoting sustainable practices.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in kitchens and bathrooms, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Cleaned homes following specific and detailed protocols and requests.
- Cleaned bathrooms including toilets, showers and bathtubs, sinks and countertops.
- Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
- Cleansed kitchen appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dishwashers.
- Sanitized doorknobs, light switches and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Dusted furniture, window sills and other surfaces to remove dirt and cobwebs.
- Organized cleaning supplies and equipment, streamlining workflow for quicker service.
- Communicated with clients to understand specific cleaning requests.
- Cleaned interior and exterior windows.
Education
Grade 12 -
St Teresa
Midland, ON06-1990
Skills
- Experience in passenger transport
- Valid Class B License
- Valid Ontario Driver's License
- Child safety awareness
- Post-trip inspections
- Traffic law compliance
Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving
- Weather condition driving
- GPS and route planning
- Local traffic laws
- Bus evacuation drills
- Clean DMV record
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills; verbal and written
- Safety-focused
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- commendation safe driving 2023, certificate for safe driving 2024 & 2025
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Voyago
07.2023 - Current
Cleaning
Loon's Landing
01.2016 - 10.2023
School Bus Driver
School Bus Driver
01.2013 - 01.2019
Drive Thru Team Member
Tim Hortons
01.2011 - 01.2013
Taxi Driver
Aaron's Taxi
01.2008 - 01.2009
Truck Driver
Crowes Mobile
01.2005 - 01.2006
House Cleaning
Terry Holden
01.1994 - 01.2000
Grade 12 -
St Teresa