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PENNY JENKINS

Summary

Experienced professional driver dedicated to providing safe and reliable transportation for passengers. Proficient in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Recognized for excellent communication skills, teamwork, and ability to adapt to changing schedules. Dependable individual focused on delivering consistent results and creating a positive and secure environment for passengers.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Bus Driver

Roseland Bussing
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Proficient in maintaining a clean commercial vehicle, inside and out.
  • Hold a valid class 2 driver’s licence with the S and Q endorsements.
  • Safely been driving a commercial vehicle for the past thirty-nine months.
  • Kept a valid driver’s licence (class 5) for thirty-eight years.
  • Have been continuously driving a vehicle for the past thirty-eight years.
  • Possess excellent defensive driving techniques and can professionally deal with difficult or disruptive passengers at the same time.
  • Safely transport passengers to and from their destinations by applying safe driving skills in potentially inclement weather, maintaining safe speeds and being very attentive to the traffic and the road signs.
  • Ensured passenger safety by following established protocols during transport and school loading/unloading procedures.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to adapt routes based on weather conditions or traffic disruptions efficiently.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
  • Exercise good judgment and act quickly in times of need.
  • Have the ability to multitask when there is high pressure and stressful situations.
  • Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection that includes checking the safety of the commercial vehicle by examining the tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, lights and fluids.
  • Monitor and report fuel consumption, mileage, passenger numbers and maintain an accurate daily log.
  • Familiar with the major highways, local and regional routes and navigation tools. Always maintain a perfect on time pick up and drop off schedule along predetermined routes.
  • Well-versed with the department of transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements as required while taking the MELT course

School Bus Driver

Southland Transportation
04.2022 - 03.2025


  • Proficient in maintaining a clean commercial vehicle, inside and out.
  • Hold a valid class 2 driver’s licence with the S and Q endorsements.
  • Safely been driving a commercial vehicle for the past thirty-nine months.
  • Kept a valid driver’s licence (class 5) for thirty-eight years.
  • Have been continuously driving a vehicle for the past thirty-eight years.
  • Possess excellent defensive driving techniques and can professionally deal with difficult or disruptive passengers at the same time.
  • Safely transport passengers to and from their destinations by applying safe driving skills in potentially inclement weather, maintaining safe speeds and being very attentive to the traffic and the road signs.
  • Ensured passenger safety by following established protocols during transport and school loading/unloading procedures.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to adapt routes based on weather conditions or traffic disruptions efficiently.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Exercise good judgment and act quickly in times of need.
  • Have the ability to multitask when there is high pressure and stressful situations.
  • Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection that includes checking the safety of the commercial vehicle by examining the tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, lights and fluids.
  • Monitor and report fuel consumption, mileage, passenger numbers and maintain an accurate daily log.
  • Familiar with the major highways, local and regional routes and navigation tools. Always maintain a perfect on time pick up and drop off schedule along predetermined routes.
  • Well-versed with the department of transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements as required while taking the MELT course

Universal Agent

Service Canada
07.2000 - 05.2021
  • Handle incoming client phone calls and provide extensive experience in gathering information from clients and employers to process applications according to procedures and guidelines.
  • Excel in adjudicating and making decisions on eligibility and entitlement to benefits by applying applicable legislation, regulations and case law.
  • Clear when explaining the reasons for acceptance and/or denial of claims to clients who may be dissatisfied with the decision.
  • Respond to client requests and am skilled in providing prompt, courteous and accurate service by contributing effectively to the process of Employment Insurance applications.
  • Timely in responding to questions from clients on programs and services and providing information, advice and guidance on program and service requirements.
  • Thorough in delivering services or programs to the general public involving obtaining and providing information requiring explanation or clarification.
  • Diversified in being able to pick up an employment insurance claim and process it from the beginning to the end, including calculation of the claim and making decisions on the eligibility and entitlement to ensure timely payment of benefits.
  • Proficient in managing the workload to ensure claims are being processed and paid in a timely manner according to the production standards.
  • Consistently met or exceeded the claim services standards with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency which was tracked monthly.
  • Passionate about peer mentoring, was able to utilize twenty plus year’s experience to teach and guide new employees.

Education

Level 1 Purchasing Degree -

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB

Diploma - undefined

Salisbury Composite High School
01.1988

Skills

  • Accomplished at safely driving personal and commercial vehicles
  • Excel at being independent and making decisions in different traffic and emergency situations
  • Proficient at being able to quickly learn programs that are used within the scope of most positions
  • Gifted at working well with Management and co-workers
  • Impeccable verbal communication and listening skills when dealing with clients, co-workers, team leaders and Managers

Certification

  • Class 2 Drivers licence with S and Q endorsements
  • Workplace Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination and Violence course
  • Wheelchair lift and securements training.
  • Valid First Aid

Languages

English - Fluent

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Roseland Bussing
04.2025 - 06.2025

School Bus Driver

Southland Transportation
04.2022 - 03.2025

Universal Agent

Service Canada
07.2000 - 05.2021

Diploma - undefined

Salisbury Composite High School

Level 1 Purchasing Degree -

University of Alberta

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