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Work History
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Skills
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Jasmin Kovacevic

Calgary SE,AB

Summary

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

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Transit Control Route Supervisor (Retired)

Toronto Transit Commission
03.2013 - 01.2023
  • Overseeing daily operations of various routes from multiple properties, maintain communication to implement best possible customer service.
  • Troubleshooting and solving technical issues with equipment.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve successful results for schedule adherence.
  • Responding to emergency calls requesting Police, Fire and Ambulance services to assist with any and all types of scenarios.
  • Providing instructions to operators in cases of road closers, weather issues, emergency shuttle / shelter bus requirements, accidents and other special events.
  • Responsible for documentation of audits and submission of reports to various departments, properties and stakeholders.

Route Improvement Co-lead

Toronto Transit Commission
01.2009 - 03.2013
  • Serving as Co-lead of Queensway division’s Route Improvement Committee Tasked with planning, facilitating and executing special & on-going projects related to surface bus routes., schedules, service stops and issues affecting customer service.
  • Compiling and presenting reports to Divisional management and other departments throughout the Toronto Transit Commission.
  • Communicate information about changes in service, routing and schedules to Operators.
  • Assisted and provided on-going support during multiple routes projects, focused on improving service reliability and operating safety, including substantive changes to all 5 routes servicing Pearson International Airport.
  • 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 Bus and Mobility Plus Operator

Toronto Transit Commission
06.2004 - 03.2013
  • Transit operator bus division (06-08 again from 10-13) , and Wheel trans mobile accessibility division (08-10).
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills developed over 9+ 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 track record of safe, on time schedule adherence skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Experience handling divisional board period sign ups in place of Local 113 Amalgamated Transit Union Shop Steward.
  • Worked with a team including members of management and union representation to develop Wheel trans dispatch protocols.
  • Involvement with the selection process of new communications system for transit vehicles. (CAD/AVL systems).
  • In 2011 Award of Excellence, safe driving award.

Education

Police Foundations Diploma -

Commercial Business College
Toronto, ON
2001

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Etobicoke Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON
1998

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
  • Assertive and professional when interacting with the public
  • Self-motivating and able to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Class 2 with air break license with over 15,000 hours of safe operation
  • Working knowledge of Google Documents, Excel, Scheduling software, E-mail, and Internet Research

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 class 2 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.

Timeline

Transit Control Route Supervisor (Retired)

Toronto Transit Commission
03.2013 - 01.2023

Route Improvement Co-lead

Toronto Transit Commission
01.2009 - 03.2013

Transit Bus and Mobility Plus Operator

Toronto Transit Commission
06.2004 - 03.2013

Police Foundations Diploma -

Commercial Business College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Etobicoke Collegiate Institute
Jasmin Kovacevic