Derrick Valentine Curtis
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Objective Obtain a position where I can effectively apply my
business skills.
Experience Transportation Operations Manager
[5/2008-present time] Wake County Public Schools, Wakefield
District
Responsibilities include coordinating district bus routes,
assigning transportation duties to bus drivers, process
payroll (utilizing Oracle Application), communicate and
promptly resolve transportation issues with Operations Team
Leaders, bus drivers, students, parents, and school
administrators in the northern Wake County area, conduct
monthly safety training, report transportation topics and
process improvements to Operations Team Leaders, bus
drivers, Service Mechanics, and the Northern Area Manager.
Bus Operations Team Leader
[11/2006-5/2008] Wake County Public Schools, Wake Forest
District
Responsibilities included coordinating bus routes,
assigning transportation duties to bus drivers, administer
payroll (specifically time sheets), communicate and
promptly resolve transportation issues with bus drivers,
students, parents, and school administrators in the
northern Wake County area. For this position I possess a
North Carolina CDL Class B with school & passenger
endorsements.
Detention Officer (State Certified)
[6/2005-11/2006] Wake County Sheriff's Office, Raleigh, NC
My foremost responsibility was to supervise & control the
custody of pre-trial detainees. In addition, I accurately
conducted inmate head counts, perform security rounds every
half hour on an irregular basis for 12 hours, perform daily
random cell searches for contraband, and routine cell
inspections for cell violations. I was involved with the
processes of intake, booking, and releasing inmates. I was
also responsible for monitoring & preventing suicide or
escape attempts of inmates as well as supervising the
feeding of inmates housed in the detention facility.
Bus Operations Team Leader
[10/2001-6/2005] Wake County Public Schools, Wake Forest
District
Responsibilities included coordinating bus routes,
assigning transportation duties to bus drivers, administer
payroll (specifically time sheets), communicate and
promptly resolve transportation issues with bus drivers,
students, parents, and school administrators in the
northern Wake County area. For this position I possess a
North Carolina CDL Class B with school & passenger
endorsements.
School Bus Driver / Fuel Truck Driver
[9/1993-10/2001] Wake County Public Schools, Wake Forest,
Cary, & Garner Districts
My responsibilities included safely and promptly
transporting students to and from school, maintaining a
clean and safe school bus for the passengers, and
documenting & submitting student disciplinary reports to
school administrators. As a Fuel Truck Driver my
responsibilities included fueling school and activity buses
at assigned schools in the Northern Wake County area,
inspect and maintain proper engine fluid levels of the
school buses. For this position I possessed a North
Carolina CDL Class B with Hazardous Material, Passenger &
School Bus endorsements.
Education NC Justice Academy - Detention Officer Certification Course
(Graduate)
8/2005-10/2005
Wake Technical Community College - Electronic Servicing
Technology
1/1999-12/2000
NC A&T State University - Business Administration
8/1992-5/1993
Wake Forest-Rolesville High - High School Diploma
(Graduate)
8/1988-6/1992
Qualifications I have over six years experience as a well-regarded bus
operations team leader, and almost five years experience as an
Operations Manager capable of supervising personnel, delegating tasks, and
coordinating assignments competently. Generally I take the initiative to
organize and prioritize my duties to complete them in a timely
manner. More specifically, I am very familiar with productively
operating office equipment (i.e. computers, fax, multi-line telephone,
photocopier, etc.). Furthermore, I perform my duties knowing that
attendance, teamwork, communication, and providing excellent customer
service are crucial to the success of any business.