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Donna Clark

Redding

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Reliable professional with expertise in public transportation, particularly skilled at ensuring timely and safe travel for school-age passengers. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing transport tasks with strong adherence to schedules. Specialized skills include route planning, safety protocol implementation, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, patience, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to navigate daily challenges effectively and provide a secure, friendly environment for riders. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boat Captain/Bus Driver

Lake Shasta Caverns
Lakehead
06.2015 - Current
  • Ensured the safe navigation of vessels in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Directed and coordinated the safe travel of Cavern busses up and down the mountain. While loading or unloading passengers, and maneuvering the boat across the Lake Shasta
  • Adhered strictly to all safety protocols established by the owner and operator prior to embarking on each voyage.
  • Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints about service issues or other matters related to the vessel's operation.
  • Assisted in training new staff members in basic seamanship skills such as knot tying, line handling.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
  • Collaborated with team on upcoming event timelines, dates and required equipment.
  • Checked areas available to guests to ensure cleanliness and appropriate set up.
  • Welcomed customers to establishment and offered assistance with issues.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.

School Bus Driver

Shasta Union High School District
Redding
10.2014 - Current
  • Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal transportation regulations.
  • Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
  • Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
  • Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
  • Promoted good public relations by responding courteously to inquiries from parents or members of the community.
  • Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
  • Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
  • Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
  • Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.

Education

Aviation Mechanic

Sierra Acadomy
Alameda, CA
06-1992

Associate of Applied Science - Natural Resources Management

Shasta College
Redding, CA
06-1984

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Route planning
  • Emergency response
  • Time management
  • Traffic law adherence
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training new staff
  • Passenger assistance
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Student supervision
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Route navigation
  • Map reading expert
  • Passenger management
  • Basic mechanical repair
  • Bus evacuation drills
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Weather condition driving
  • Local traffic laws
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Defensive driving
  • Great attitude
  • Crossing guard coordination
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Adaptable routes
  • Child safety awareness
  • Passenger safety management
  • Punctuality
  • Confidentiality
  • Commercial driving
  • Equipment monitoring
  • License endorsements
  • Post-trip inspections
  • Effective communication skills
  • Emergency procedures
  • Transporting students
  • Safe driving practices
  • GPS and route planning
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Strong safety history
  • Equipment operation
  • Traffic laws adherence
  • Behavior management
  • Bus route planning
  • Safe driver training

Affiliations

  • Active member of CSEA, Currently vice president
  • Pool League
  • Enjoy outdoor life and quite time

Certification

  • Certified Aircraft Mechanic
  • Certified Boat Captain
  • Drivers license with Motorcycle, airbrakes, and passenger endorsments
  • Certified School Bus Driver thru California Highway Patrol

Timeline

Boat Captain/Bus Driver

Lake Shasta Caverns
06.2015 - Current

School Bus Driver

Shasta Union High School District
10.2014 - Current

Aviation Mechanic

Sierra Acadomy

Associate of Applied Science - Natural Resources Management

Shasta College
Donna Clark