To provide leadership, information and guidance in transportation service, operating efficiently and effectively, under periods of sustained pressure and emergency situations utilizing decision-making, strong oral communication, and social skills, as well as good sense and diversified experience as a resourceful employee in a growth-oriented environment, thriving on commitment, teamwork and responsibility.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Route Supervisor
Toronto Transit Commission
01.2013 - Current
Coordinate a daily schedule of appointments to address customer needs
Troubleshoot and solve technical aspects, while managing operator weather and collisions on route to maintain reliable and effective service
Responsible for the documentation of Audit and the Submission of reports to various departments, properties and stakeholders
Oversee the daily working of various routes from multiple properties, maintain communication to implement the best possible service every day.
Co-lead
01.2009 - Current
Serving as the Co-lead of Queensway division’s Route Improvement Committee
Tasked with planning, facilitating and executing special & on-going projects related to surface bus routes
Emphasis on routings, schedules, service stops and issues affecting customer service
Responsible for compiling and presenting reports to Divisional management and other departments throughout the TTC
Communicate information about changes in service, routing and schedules to Operators
Contributed to numerous improvements in routings, including substantive changes on 145 Humber Bay Premium Express, All routes servicing Pearson International Airport
Assisted and provided on-going support for Route Management during the multiple routes project, focused on improving service reliability and operating safety
Working closely with divisional Route Manager and Service Planning schedule writers to identify route specific concerns, and gained exposure to route performance numbers generated by Trapeze data.
Transit Operator
Toronto Transit Commission
01.2004 - 01.2013
transit operator
Wilson Bus, Queensway Bus
01.2004 - 01.2006
(06-08 again from 10-13) , and Wheel trans mobile accessibility division (08-10)
Important highlights
Excellent communication and customer service skills developed over 13+ years of experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Extensive experience handling challenging situations arising from B-class vehicle operation, fielding questions from passengers and communicating with Transit Control Staff
Superb time management skills and meticulous attention to detail
Great track record of safe, on-time performance and schedule adherence
Detailed knowledge of transit operation in the Greater Toronto Area, including routings, service levels, schedules and connections to other transit networks
Familiarity with various TTC and ATU 113 policies, procedures and documents, including the Collective Agreement
Experience handling divisional board period sign ups in place of Queensway’s Shop Steward
Worked with a team including members of management and union representation to develop and codify Wheel trans dispatch protocols
Involvement with the selection process of new CAD/AVL systems
In 2011 Award of Excellence, 9 year safe driving award.
Education
Police Foundations Diploma -
Commercial Business College
2001
OSSD - undefined
Etobicoke Collegiate Institute
1998
Skills
NOTABLE SKILLS
Excellent organization, Strong verbal / written communication and time management skills
Extensive experience working in a variety of time sensitive and safety critical environments
Intervention, de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
High degree of computer and technical proficiency
Self-motivating and able to work with minimal or no supervision
Working knowledge of Ontario Human Rights Code, ESA, AODA, Ontario Health and Safety Act
Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to adapt to different environments
Assertive and professional when interacting with the public
BZ licence with over 12,000 hours of BZ operation
COMPUTER
Proficient in
Google Documents, Excel, scheduling software, E-mail, and Internet Research
Service Improvement Analysis
Fleet Inspections
Web-Based Logistics Information Systems
Complex Problem-Solving
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Emergency Operating Procedures
Operations Control
Site Auditing
Employee Performance Reviews
Improvement Recommendations
Vehicle Flow Monitoring
Worker Supervision
Process Monitoring
Compliance Regulations
File Documentation
Social Perceptiveness
Key Performance Indicator Tracking
Motivational Leadership
Route Optimization
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 80 to 100 staff members.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of Route Improvement committee.
Additional Information
Important highlights
Excellent communication and customer service skills developed over 13+ years of experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Extensive experience handling challenging situations arising from B-class vehicle operation, fielding questions from passengers and communicating with Transit Control Staff.
Superb time management skills and meticulous attention to detail. Great track record of safe, on-time performance and schedule adherence. Detailed knowledge of transit operation in the Greater Toronto Area, including routings, service levels, schedules and connections to other transit networks.
Familiarity with various TTC and ATU 113 policies, procedures and documents, including the Collective Agreement. Experience handling divisional board period sign ups in place of Queensway’s Shop Steward.
Worked with a team including members of management and union representation to develop and codify Wheel trans dispatch protocols. Involvement with the selection process of new CAD/AVL systems.
In 2011 Award of Excellence, 9 year safe driving award.
Work Availability
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