Gwen Sayers
Sarnia,ON
Summary
Accomplished Bus Driver Training Instructor with a proven track record at Voyago Transportation, excelling in passenger safety and classroom instruction. Renowned for defensive driving and fostering empathy, consistently received excellent customer reviews. PRIDE certified since 2015, adept at creating effective learning experiences and ensuring the highest standards of passenger management. Self-motivated, dependable trainer experienced in providing encouragement and direction to trainees related to transportation and safety activities. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with driving team to facilitate efficient driving practices. Handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver Training Instructor
Voyago Transportation
London, ON
09.2018 - 05.2024
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
Bus Driver
Kunkels Bus Lines
Hanover, ON
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
Bus Driver/trainer
Voyageur Transportation Services
London, ON
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Ensured consistent messaging across all training materials by adhering to corporate branding guidelines.
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
Education
Associate of Arts -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON06.1990
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Defensive Driving
- Passenger Management
- Patience and Empathy
- Emergency Evacuation
- Wheelchair training
- Passenger Safety
- Classroom Instruction
- Performance Evaluation
- Test Administration
- PRIDE certified since 2015
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
PRIDE certified 2015
Pride recertification 2020
Timeline
Bus Driver Training Instructor
Voyago Transportation
09.2018 - 05.2024
Bus Driver
Kunkels Bus Lines
01.2017 - 09.2018
Bus Driver/trainer
Voyageur Transportation Services
01.2011 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts -
George Brown College