Derek A. Davis
Lexington, NC 27295-7131
Cell: 336-***-****
*****.*******@*****.***
Qualifications:
Possess a CDL, Class A (P endorsement); certified on all forklift qualifications.
Ability to work individually and within a team environment in a fast-paced manufacturing and
production environment.
Mechanically inclined, multitasking, detail oriented person who is guided by self-motivation and
initiative.
Computer literate in Windows XP, Microsoft 2003/2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and
Lotus Notes.
Employment History:
08/11/08 - Present TRANSIT SUPERVISOR/IT SYS MGR/DISPATCHER
Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation(PART)/Coach
America/Horizon Coach Lines
Winston-Salem, NC 336-***-****)
Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors and participates in the work of staff responsible for the operation of
the Regional transit system; assigns routes to assigned staff; monitors work activities to ensure safe work
practices, work quality and on-time performance; ensures compliance to applicable rules, policies and
procedures.
Establishes, maintains and monitors a regular preventive maintenance program and inventory for all
equipment and vehicles; performs or assists with the more difficult duties of the work unit including
route scheduling, and NCDMV, and Federal audits.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs, projects and work
assignments to higher level within departmental personnel; promotes the use of regional transit services;
responds to the most difficult questions and inquiries, and solves service problems as appropriate.
Develops schedules and methods for performing assigned duties; dispatches busses; maintains appropriate
work records and documents which may include time sheets, revenue hours/miles, total passengers and
DMV or Federal audits; prepares statistical and/or analytical reports on operations as necessary;
administers and monitors budget expenditures.
Participates in the selection, training and certification of transit personnel; assumes responsibility for
motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides necessary safety training; initiates discipline
procedures as appropriate.
Develops schedules and routes for drivers; monitors new housing developments for the establishment of new
routes.
Orders and maintains materials, supplies and equipment; recommends types of vehicles to purchase; updates
and processes accident information with insurance company; schedules and performs bus inspections,
repairs and certifications; ensures equipment is in safe, clean and orderly condition.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local
agencies, regional management and staff, and the public.
Transit Operator/Coach Driver
Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation(PART)/Coach America
Winston-Salem, NC 336-***-****)
Transportation of local passengers from designated locals to their desired destinations.
Pre/Post inspections of transit buses/motor coach.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, maintains, and performs minor repair of GFI Farebox (fare collection
equipment), Kalatel (video survellance systems), and Digital Recorder (over-head destination
displays).
Assists in daily supervisory, administrative, and accounting duties as necessary.
09/04/07 – 08/08/08 Dry/Wet End Operator
Shaw Industries, LP, Welcome, NC 336-***-****)
Preparatory/Quality control of raw paper products throughout resin impregnation processes.
Palletization/Quality control of finished laminated product.
12/03/01 – 06/21/07 Production Coordinator/Quality Control
Xtreme Fabrications, Ltd., Thomasville, NC 336-***-****)
Managed inventory control of production assets, utilizing internal computer applications.
Assemblies of high performance racing fuel pumps in accordance to schematic and testing
specifications.
Final Inspection & flow testing of assembled pumps in accordance to Federal Mogul guidelines.
07/09/00 – 06/20/07 Motor Coach Driver
Royal Tours, Randleman, NC 336-***-****)
Transport assigned charter to and from designated areas, following current DOT requirements.
Pre/Post inspections of motor coach.
07/09/00 – 06/20/07 Coach U.S.A., Winston-Salem, NC 336-***-****)
Transport assigned charter to and from designated areas, following current DOT requirements.
Pre/Post inspections of motor coach.
04/03/00 – 11/06/01 Manufacturing Associate
Corning Cable Systems, Winston-Salem, NC 336-***-****)
Re-spooling/Cutting of cable and assembles at specified measurements per customer requirements.
Quality assurance during packaging process for final shipment.
Dedicated first aid responder, fire responder, process improvement team (PIT) member.
10/16/98 – 03/31/00 Purchasing Agent
Housing Authority of the City of High Point, High Point, NC
Requisitioning of household appliances, cleaning supplies.
Stock control performing inventory item and monetary accounting.
Issuance of parts to maintenance personnel.
11/18/97 – 05/15/98 Retail Sales/Bulk Delivery Driver
Tri-Distributors, Inc., Lexington, NC 336-***-****)
Build up and palletization of over 1,200 cases of beverages daily.
Delivery and disbursal of beverage sales – maintaining in the statewide top 30%.
Managed, computed, and relinquished all monies and damaged items upon return.
08/26/96 – 11/03/97 Furniture Delivery Driver
Furnitureland South, Inc., Jamestown, NC 336-***-****)
Routing of deliveries and compliance of scheduled time commitment.
Unload, uncrate, and inspect furniture – minimizing the return by 84%.
Commitment to total quality team environment.
07/20/98 – 10/15/98 Tire/Luggage Box Installer
04/10/95 – 08/08/96 Thomas Built Buses, High Point, NC 336-***-****)
Mount pre-assembled wheel and tire onto chassis.
Luggage box mounting of pre-assembled components according to vehicle specifications.
Remove parts from bins and connect appropriate parts in reference to the Bill of Material and blue
print drawings.
05/25/90 – 02/24/95 Inventory Management Specialist
United States Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, UK
Grissom AFB, IN
Perform item, monetary accounting, inventory stock control, and financial planning.
Computed Air Force wide requirements to determine allowances of assets.
Researched, identified supplies and equipment requisitions for individual organizations through
computer and telephone management.
* Note Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service
Education:
1985-1989 North Davidson High School, Welcome, NC
College preparatory classes