RODNEY SMALLS
*** * *** ******, *********, PA ***44
adzx97@r.postjobfree.com · 412-***-****
Seeking full-time employment in a Safety Supervisor/Manager role or equivalent position within the public transportation industry or a similar opportunity that will allow me to correlate my current experience with future employment. My desire is to use the professional experience that I have acquired to better the company that partners with me in respect to safety culture, public relations, camaraderie with coworkers, reviewing policies and providing feedback to upper management as needed, and other various day-to-day interactions and tasks that may arise.
EXPERIENCE
08/2016 – CURRENT
SAFETY SUPERVISOR, Westmoreland County Transit Authority
Promote and ensure safe and efficient day-to-day operations of field and office operations
Document and monitor required and supplemental trainings for all eligible employees
Investigate safety incidents and document/report critical details to meet corporate and OSHA/DOT protocol
Coordinate with staff to create weekly schedule
Dispatch and maintain communication with drivers as needed
Detailed memorization of all routes to ensure quick ability to assist drivers at any point
Implemented monthly safety talks and directed the discussion based on previous month’s data
Conducted stand-down meetings to discuss shortcomings and how to improve
Established a culture of open communication to make sure all staff members had a “safety voice”
04/2011 – 08/2016
BUS OPERATOR, Westmoreland County Transit Authority
Drove a designated route to provide transportation to the general public
Acted as the liaison between WCTA and the general public to promote a relationship built on trust, honesty, good communication, reliable service, and guidance/direction toward correcting any of my customer’s concerns
Received an internal promotion to Road Supervisor beginning 08/2016
07/2008 – 03/2011
BUS DRIVER, First Student Bus Line
Navigated a designated route for local schools to transport students
Cleaned/Maintained assigned vehicle to ensure equipment was operating at the safest level
Communicated with fellow drivers to warn of traffic, obstacles, and other noteworthy hazards
EDUCATION
06/1989
GENERAL DIPLOMA, Ballou High School, Washington, D.C.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Ecolane Software
TSI Video Application
Time Management
Customer Service
Leadership Experience
Attention to Detail/Problem Solving
Communication
TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS AND ENDORSEMENTS
CDL – Class B w/Airbrake (Endorsements: School Bus, Passenger)