NICOLE CATHREN

Hawthorne, CA ***** ads2ie@r.postjobfree.com

909-***-****

Reliable School Bus Driver operates and safely drives school buses in all weather, road and traffic conditions. Transport passengers to school or special events while complying with traffic rules, regulations and laws. Possesses valid driver's license with appropriate designation required to operate district vehicles. Responsible School Bus Driver operates school bus and other vehicles to transport students to and from designated locations. Conducts safe and orderly loading and unloading of students at specified stops. Communicates bus rules, safety and behavior requirements and addresses improper behavior using appropriate interpersonal skills. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Safety-conscious versed in safe and timely bus operation along district-established routes. Reports delays and incidents and safeguards passengers against hazards. Proactive and defensive driver with proven history of accident-free transportation service. Attentive Bus Driver with proven experience maintaining order and safety for diverse student populations. Navigates routes for safety-focused pick-ups and drop-offs. Assists disabled passengers with mobility aid storage and seat access. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Motivated professional. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines with talent. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in Microsoft Products. Proven history of fostering to meet team, individual and management objectives. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in multi-tasking. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Motivated to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Strong technical proficiency with work history in transportation and security Skills

• Strong Safety History

• Local Street Knowledge

• Local Traffic Laws

• Passenger Assistance

• Clean DMV Record

• Map Reading Expert

• Commercial Driver’s License CDL

• Time Management

• Dependable and Responsible

• Clean Driving Record

• Traffic Laws and Regulations

• First Aid Certification

• Vehicle Safety and Maintenance

• Dispatcher Communication

• Flexible Schedule

• GPS Navigation

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Report Preparation

• Special Needs Passengers

• Federal and State Driving Regulations

• Cargo Handling

• Defensive Driving

• Great Attitude

• Lifting to 50 Lbs.

• Heavy Hauling

• Possesses Vehicle Insurance and Bodily Injury Coverage

• Air Brake Certification

• Passenger Safety

• Student Interaction

• Security Monitoring

• Licensing Requirements

• Schedule Coordination

• Insurance Requirements

• Interior Cleaning

• Local Traffic Patterns

• Logbook Maintenance

• Verbal and Written Communication

• Safe Driving Practices

• Valid Driver's License

• School Crossing Regulations

• Google Maps

• Hands-Free Device Operation

• Incident Reporting

• Accident Reports

• Tires and Brakes Inspections

• Map Reading

• Problem-Solving

• Two-Way Radio Operation

• Attention to Detail

• Defensive Driving Practices

• Emergency Exit Door Operation

• Student Behavior Management

• School Bus Policies

• DOT Regulations • Technology-Driven Navigation

Experience

School Bus Driver 06/2006 - 06/2022 Laidlaw Transit - San Bernardino, CA

• Learned and followed school transportation procedures.

• Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.

• Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.

• Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.

• Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.

• Operated motorized ramps and lifts to assist special needs students.

• Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.

• Reported accidents and completed required reports.

• Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.

• Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.

• Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.

• Performed routine bus maintenance and cleaning for ideal condition.

• Adhered to schedules and safety protocols to enhance transportation service.

• Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.

• Reconfigured routes to accommodate added or removed scheduled stops.

• Transported only authorized students and discharged at approved stops.

• Communicated emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.

• Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.

• Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.

• Maintained order among passengers and explained safety rules and hazards.

• Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.

• Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.

• Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.

• Drove multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities.

• Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.

• Escorted young children across roads and highways. Warehouse Worker 10/2016 - 03/2018 BBSI - Ontario, CA

• Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.

• Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.

• Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.

• Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.

• Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.

• Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.

• Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.

• Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.

• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.

• Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.

• Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.

• Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.

• Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.

• Filed requisitions for out-of-stock items and supplies.

• Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.

• Loaded and unloaded shipments and moved products to assigned warehouse locations manually or used forklift or pallet jack and focused on easy retrievability for customer orders.

• Prepared products for shipment by packaging and labeling finished products in cardboard boxes or containers.

• Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.

• Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.

• Received pick-ups and delivered to warehouse locations.

• Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.

• Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing and labeling.

• Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.

• Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, inspected incoming equipment to spot damaged or incomplete shipments and promptly and definitively resolved issues identified.

• Managed warehouse stock and equipment inventory kept levels up to meet customer needs and tracked and recorded inventory spending and product flow.

• Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.

• Reviewed work orders before beginning assigned tasks to prepare materials and equipment.

• Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.

• Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.

• Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.

• Counted different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.

• Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.

• Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.

• Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.

• Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.

• Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.

• Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions and other activities.

• Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.

• Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.

• Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.

• Transported stock, freight and materials to production and storage areas using equipment.

• Adhered to quality control procedures and documented quality checks.

• Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.

• Maintained records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies or machine maintenance.

• Utilized forklift to move inventory items.

• Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.

• Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.

• Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing more than packages in 24-hour period.

• Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.

• Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.

• Positioned products between receiving, storage and shipping areas as part of just-in-time supply chain management for major manufacturers.

• Planned and organized shipment of finished goods and products to customers and made sure product packaging and delivery service contractors met cost, quality and time constraints.

• Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.

• Identified and moved empty and broken pallets to proper areas.

• Labeled customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.

• Weighed and counted items for distribution within plant to store and stage materials for projects.

• Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.

• Stacked materials from cutting and slicing machine to prepare for further processing.

• Documented tally sheets, slot changes and other paperwork to maintain appropriate records and reports.

• Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor.

• Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.

• Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.

• Monitored product inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.

• Inventoried items with daily cycle count and monthly audits and investigated discrepancies to maximize data accuracy.

• Transported materials and pallets between areas.

• Passed materials through machine and used button controls, levers and pedals to operate equipment for processing.

• Rotated date-sensitive stock to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.

• Minimized materials waste by monitoring machine performance and changing settings to adjust for consistent results.

• Cut, shaped and trimmed blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes with power saws, power shears, rulers and hand tools.

• Introduced and deployed barcode scanners to record goods movement and implemented cameras and alarm system to keep products secure within warehouse.

• Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.

• Supported with materials ordering by notifying of low product stock.

• Researched and identified cost-effective inventory sources, implemented central electronic system for tracking outgoing inventory and liaised with distributors and customers.

• Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.

• Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones. Shipping and Receiving Associate 08/2016 - 12/2017 ManpowerGroup - Gardena, CA

• Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.

• Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.

• Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.

• Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.

• Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.

• Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.

• Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.

• Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.

• Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables

• Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.

• Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.

• Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.

• Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.

• Contacted vendors for information on inbound or outbound shipments.

• Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.

• Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.

• Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

• Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.

• Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments. Security Officer 09/2014 - 04/2015 D-FENSE Security Company - Rialto, CA

• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

• Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.

• Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

• Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.

• Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.

• Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.

• Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address issues.

• Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.

• Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.

• Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

• Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.

• Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.

• Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.

• Responded to accidents and administered first aid to individuals.

• Safeguarded entrances using scanning equipment to keep lines moving.

• Reported safety hazards for remediation response. Assembly Worker 09/2013 - 04/2014 Randstad - Ontario, CA

• Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.

• Kept workstation organized and orderly, making sure production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation were properly stored and maintained.

• Followed safety procedures while working in noisy and dusty environments to operate machines and tools.

• Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to assembly, resulting in 100% quality of products.

• Used hand and power tools to assemble products.

• Read tape measures, drawings, diagrams and specifications for correct assembly.

• Documented actions by completing production and quality forms.

• Utilized equipment to create and detect faulty products with minimal failures.

• Set up and operated greasing equipment to lubricate components, sub-assemblies or assemblies.

• Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.

• Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.

• Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.

• Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.

• Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.

• Operated precision tools and equipment to perform dimensions without error.

• Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.

• Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.

• Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.

• Suggested operational modifications to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.

• Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence. Security Officer 07/2012 - 05/2013 City Security Company - Alhambra, CA

• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

• Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.

• Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

• Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.

• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.

• Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.

• Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.

• Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.

• Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address issues.

• Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.

• Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.

• Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

• Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.

• Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.

• Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.

• Responded to accidents and administered first aid to individuals.

• Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.

• Safeguarded entrances using scanning equipment to keep lines moving.

• Reported safety hazards for remediation response. Inventory Associate 01/2011 - 10/2012 WIS International Inventory Service - Moreno Valley, CA

• Performed inventory counts and ordered materials.

• Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.

• Tracked inventory usage, documented discrepancies and maintained overall count.

• Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.

• Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.

• Maintained inventory and supply levels to manage production workflows.

• Managed weekly inventory and supply tracking, noting items requiring reorder.

• Oversaw shipping and receiving of inventory and supplies.

• Ordered new supplies to restock and based on routine needs.

• Conducted quantity takeoffs and ordered materials.

• Processed in merchandise and identified shipping and delivery trends.

• Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.

• Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.

• Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.

• Coordinated packaging, shipment and return of materials due to defect or damage.

• Promoted transparency by providing shipment status to sales representatives and supervisors.

• Complied with policies and proper procedures to meet occupational safety and health standards.

• Developed relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive prices.

• Ran routine audits to analyze and highlight critical issues and opportunities to improve stock accuracy.

• Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.

• Inspected incoming materials for damage.

• Utilized advanced packaging solutions to prevent damage to client property.

• Analyzed production records and compared data to physical store inventory for accuracy or irregularities.

• Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.

• Oversaw item packaging, preparing for transport and minimizing damage.

• Ran analytics, producing forecasts to determine inventory needs.

• Verified pricing and computed product totals to complete detailed invoices.

• Maintained records tracking adjustments, pallet audits and inventory errors.

• Streamlined operations, supervising inventory cycle counting processes and providing accounting and reporting oversight.

• Verified inventory and production goals, identifying discrepancies and communicating delays as necessary.

• Entered information into system to update status reports.

• Utilized tracking systems to verify cargo routes and delivery dates.

• Coordinated inventory requirements and vendor procurement details to minimize discrepancies.

• Facilitated security tag placement and updates to minimize product loss.

• Outlined production commitments and product timetables using sales forecast information and consumer trends.

• Implemented purchasing program to keep up with changing customer demands. Quality Inspector 01/2009 - 07/2010 Arrow Staffing - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

• Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.

• Assessed finished items for defects and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.

• Conducted routine visual inspections of work to uncover issues with compliance and tolerances.

• Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.

• Measured product dimensions to assess compliance with specifications.

• Performed reviews to check for defects.

• Documented inspection information and compiled data into reports for dissemination to management.

• Trained to perform and document quality inspections and audits.

• Observed employee fieldwork and usage of materials for quality and consistency.

• Marked products with grades and accepted or rejected designations.

• Identified and resolved quality issues, escalating critical problems to supervisors.

• Conducted material inspections of incoming vehicles.

• Tested items to determine proper functionality.

• Interpreted and classified production and quality data for products.

• Handled, measured and mixed chemicals following prescribed methods and testing requirements.

• Reduced costs by avoiding duplication of services.

• Maintained operations below error rate by verifying strict compliance with established processes.

• Led cross-functional team evaluations of production metrics and test results. Security Officer 10/2008 - 10/2009 A&A Protective Services - Hawthorne, CA

• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

• Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.

• Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

• Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.

• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.

• Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.

• Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.

• Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.

• Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address issues.

• Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.

• Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.

• Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

• Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.

• Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.

• Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.

• Responded to accidents and administered first aid to individuals.

• Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.

• Safeguarded entrances using scanning equipment to keep lines moving.

• Reported safety hazards for remediation response. Security Officer 03/2006 - 10/2009 Contact Security Company - Brea, CA

• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

• Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.

• Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

• Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.

• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.

• Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.

• Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.

• Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.

• Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address issues.

• Reported safety hazards for remediation response.

• Safeguarded entrances using scanning equipment to keep lines moving.

• Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.

• Responded to accidents and administered first aid to individuals.

• Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.

• Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.

• Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.

• Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

• Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.

• Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems. Security Officer 01/2006 - 06/2009 The Wackenhut Corporation, Fleet Bank - Riverside, CA

• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.

• Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.

• Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.

• Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.

• Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.

• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.

• Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.

• Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.

• Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.

• Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.

• Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.

• Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address

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