Personal Assistant Student Advisor
Resume:
Jennifer Vest
Administrative Assistant /Trainer
Blue Springs, MO 64014
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To secure a position with a company that has awesome customer service and people skills. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Driver
Jefferson Lines - Kansas City, MO
November 2016 to Present
• I Drive 52 passengers daily from Kansas City to TexArkana long haul. Take tickets, pre-trip my bus, fuel and Def and make all necessary federal regulation announcements before take off. I have received a safety bonus every quarter (6) since I have worked at Jefferson lines Promotion at Jefferson Lines
New Driver Trainer (Supervisor)
Making sure all new drivers have the knowledge of safely driving a passenger bus, working with each new driver for a year being their mentor for every situation they might have a question or comcerns Keeping Retention down for our company is my main goal with the excellent training program we have I go through pre- trips post trips handling passengers luggage, tickets and so much more. Driver Trainer / Supervisor
Jefferson Lines LLC - Minneapolis, MN
November 2016 to Present
I am the Driver Trainer and the first year drivers supervisor. My role is to first welcome them at Jefferson Lines and for two weeks I teach them the rules and regulations on 1. Harassment and Discrimination
2. Safety Regulations/ safe driving techniques
3. ADA Rules and requirements concerning Service Animals 4. FTA /FMCSA Regulations Concerning Drug and Alcohol Policy 5. Pre- trip /Post-trip
6. Behind the wheel driving with air brake test
I have these classes every two weeks.
I am responsible for entering in their time and what each person gets for pay into our paycom system everyday as well.
Create mentoring schedules for each driver based on their comprehension level and which seasoned driver to pair each New Hire with. I am also responsible for scheduling and driving the New Hires up to St. Cloud for an Evaluation course with the State Patrol. Then after the New hires go solo I go with them on a route and evaluate their driving skills with passengers in the bus. General Manager
EYM Restaurant Group - Independence, MO
June 2016 to Present
I oversee a Burger King restaurant with over 20 employees. I make the schedules, interview for new positions and also have the responsibility to order product for our store, train, paper work, banking. Dispatcher
Railcrewxpress - Lenexa, KS
September 2015 to Present
Responsibilities
My responsibilities are based around scheduling drivers in all areas of the United States to pick up railroad workers and getting them to work and also closing the drivers daily trips in order for them to get a paycheck.
Accomplishments
I believe that I help make the drivers day have a little more sunshine, by treating them with respect and helping them get from point A to point B.
Skills Used
This position involves listening skills and also figuring out where, when and what the drivers need when they call asking where the crew is or what crew they should have with them. It really is a puzzle sometimes and I find it very rewarding to help guide them. Security Officer
Allied and Barton - Overland Park, KS
July 2014 to Present
Responsibilities
I am the concierge in two buildings, one of which is the class A Security for Sprint. It is my job to issue temporary badges to Sprint employees who have lost or forgotten them. I am also in charge of daily records for the department of security as well as email to inform the CEO of Sprint who is in the building. I work closely with a high volume of traffic and my position also requires a friendly smile and voice. This will often help Sprint employees from getting angry or upset with the company and makes every ones day go smoothly.
Accomplishments
I have been told that I brighten up their day when they come through the door. I also have had several Sprint security tell me it is a pleasure seeing someone that loves their job. I am there to help people figure out what to do whether it is directions on the campus or getting a permanent badge or just a friendly smile.
Skills Used
My first week at Allied and Barton I was tested by one of our security specialist. He tried to go through the gate without a badge and I stopped him very quickly without any confrontation. My Supervisor was very impressed with the kind of service that I have provided. Admissions Advisor
National American University - Independence, MO
Present
Responsibilities
Make calls to potential students that maybe interested in our Regionally Accredited Degree programs. Establish a solid relationship with each individual and be the person the new students feel comfortable talking to as well as getting to know them and there needs and goals. Enroll them in the proper classes for their specific degree. Keep in constant contact with them to make sure they are making good grades and are not frustrated or giving up.
Accomplishments
Changing peoples lives, seeing them succeed in reaching their academic goals. I am able to help people feel good about their future.
Skills Used
Listening to the potential student over the phone and determine what their needs and goals are and where they see themselves in 3 to 5 years from now and how can I help you get there. Ask them what their dream job would be and get them on their way to a degree that will help them feel confident and secure in their future.
Custodian
Blue Springs High School
June 2013 to June 2014
Cleaned a 6,500 Square foot building daily
* Waxed floors by hand, also used a side by side to buff the floors
* Stocking daily supplies
* Keeping the student, parents and teacher happy and in a safe environment Human Resource Manager
Sanders & Company, LLC
November 2013 to March 2014
Background checks, drug screening and reading over trip log books
* Accounts receivable/payable
* Purchasing office supplies
* Arranging airline flights, hotels, renal cars etc.
* Payroll
Quick books was the main program we used.
Human Resource Manager
Babies "R" US
April 2013 to July 2013
Prepare daily audits
* Training classes for new and current employee's
* Merchandising
* Scheduling
* Managing cash flow, registers and vault
Supervisor
Missouri Department of Transportation
October 2005 to July 2012
Supervised striping crew on major and minor state roads. Responsible for deadlines and accountable for team production.
CDL Instructor
Missouri Department of Transportation
January 2009 to August 2010
Classroom Instructor for CSA Rules and Regulations
* Log Books and trip planning
* Vehicle safety rules and strapping cargo safely rules
* Pre-trip inspection guidelines
* Parallel parking, straight line backing, 90 degree back and offsets
* Measuring the yard for accurate distance between cones Personal Assistant
District 4 Highway credit Union
July 2006 to April 2009
Oversaw the loan processing for each Highway Patrol and state worker that applied for a loan
* Answered phones, filed and acted as a liaison between dealership and loan offices
* Handled vault and drawer counts on a daily basis General Manager (GM)
McDonald's - Independence, MO
January 1984 to August 1994
Responsibilities
Scheduling, Ordering, cash handling, cleaning, fixing broken equipment etc. Most importantly making the customers happy.I
Accomplishments
I believe I impacted the store in many ways but one of those was to make the customers feel like they were coming over to my house. The team really liked taking care of our customers when we made it about being happy daily.
Skills Used
Caring, team oriented, structured accountability and so much more L e cole culinary art school
Student Housing Community - kc,mo
Currently in the culinary and pastry program will graduate 2017. Education
Associates in Business Administration
National American University
Present
Bachelors in Business Administration/Human Resource UMKC - Kansas City, MO
2011 to 2014
Skills
Microsoft Word And Exce, CDL, Cdl Driver, excel, sales, receptionist, forklift, blueprint reading, inventory, Operations, Scheduling, Training, Payroll, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Word, retail sales, Inventory Management
Certifications/Licenses
Class A CDL
February 2018
I have a class A CDL
I have no wrecks or tickets in the last 10 yrs.
Driver's License
CDL Class A or B
Additional Information
Skills & Abilities
Management
Fulfilling the role of leadership
Scheduled employees, ordered supplies (paint, beads, salt, ppe's and other products used on the job.
Handled quarterly evaluations
Arranged drivers according to their ability to arrive in many different locations in Missouri
Arranging projects to meet MODOT's deadlines upon approval from the District Engineer. Skills
Student Advisor and recruiter
Answering Financial aid question
Getting application filled out for the students
Meeting with trucking companies for job placement
Working with the Missouri Unemployment Council for applications to receive WIA funding for qualified applicants.
Sales
Lead calling for interested customers needing information about our school
Qualifying the students over the phone for job placement
Looking into and calling prospective companies that may head or want our services to help a current employee's receive a class A CDL
Communication
Talking with students and encouraging them to further their education has been a huge part of the basis of who I am. It gives me great satisfaction to hear how the students are doing in their class and to help them with their future journey in job placement. I feel that without knowing you have someone on your side that is helping you that you might give up. My goal is to be that person to help the student reach their dreams.
Leadership
I am first chair Viola player in the Independence Symphony
Lead the warehouse employees on their toughest days at World's of Fun
I work with teenagers and young adults at World's of Fun, teaching them how to present themselves in front of our guests and how to encourage other co-workers to have an awesome experience everyday at work.
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