Level 2 Bus Driver

Celestine Thomas

Georgetown, DE 717-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Adaptable and passionate Level 2 Safety Trainer with experience conducting all levels of training including classroom, skills training, cadeting, and behind the wheel (BTW) training for new Transdev drivers. Specialized in creating strong relationships with trainees and safety managers she supports during travel assignments. Tailors training approach to best match trainee’s learning style to ensure deep understanding of materials.

Professional Experience

Transdev (Formerly First Transit), Lewes, DE March 2022 to Present

Bus Driver/Level 2 Trainer/Seasonal Supervisor

Started as a nighttime city bus driver in March 2022, became a certified level 2 trainer in January 2023, and served as a seasonal supervisor from May 2024 to January 2025.

Level 2 Trainer

Selected as a travel trainer to assist opening new locations by preparing new drivers. Has provided training in CT, FL, and Northern DE.

Conducts classroom (32 hour), skills training (10 hour), cadeting (10 hour), and behind the wheel (BTW) (15 hour) trainings for individual trainees to groups 10+.

Interviews and hires drivers, assists candidates to obtain required CDL licenses, schedules trainees, and maintains POPD records of trainee’s hours.

Conducts ride-along inspections for drivers 30, 60, and 90 days into their service, and then annually for all drivers.

Serves as part of the safety solutions team, responsibilities include conducting road checks during inclement weather, reporting hazards in parking lots and on roads, and providing on the spot training to drivers on wheelchair securement and other ADA procedures as needed.

Seasonal Supervisor

Assisted general manager and ops manager as needed to ensure smooth operation and continuous service for 20 fixed routes and 10 paratransit.

Ensured drivers were present and on time; covered shifts when drivers called out and there were no standby drivers available.

Built strong rapport and trust with drivers.

Reported accidents and filed incident reports.

Bus Driver

Safely operated various types of buses, including 42ft electric buses and 40ft diesel.

Followed designated routes and schedules while implementing all safety protocols and traffic regulations.

Provided excellent passenger care, ensuring safe and secure boarding, rides, and disembarking for all passengers.

First Student, Lewisberry, PA October 2018 to March 2022

School Bus Driver

Served as a substitute bus driver to take elementary, middle, and high school students to and from schools following different routes for each assignment.

Operated bus in compliance with traffic regulations at all times.

Performed pre-/post-driving checks of bus to ensure safe operation and requested maintenance as needed.

Reported delays, accidents, and other traffic and transportation situations to dispatcher.

Chewy, Mechanicsburg, PA May 2018 to August 2018

Packer

Selected and packaged products for shipment based on customer orders.

Scanned items for shipment to update inventory system, create accurate shipping documents, and print box labels for shipping.

Check merchandise for possible damage or defects prior to shipment.

FedEx Supply Chain, Mechanicsburg, PA August 2017 to March 2018

Sanitation Worker

Cleaned and maintained warehouse, offices, and restrooms ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.

Cleared warehouse aisles and moved inventory and materials as needed using pallet jacks and forklift. Cleaned product spills as needed.

Maintained forklifts and charged batteries.

Little Caesars, Dillsburg, PA March 2017 to August 2017

Sales Associate/Kitchen Helper

Greeted guests, took orders, and accepted payments in-person and via phone.

Assisted in the kitchen during morning prep shifts, worked ovens or dishwashing state as needed.

Maintained a clean and orderly storefront and kitchen area.

Torrid, Camp Hill, PA October 2016 to March 2017

Manager/Sales Associate

Started as a sales associate and promoted to key-holding manager in one month.

Opened and prepared the store for daily operations, including setting up cash registers and conducting floor resets.

Assisted with store closing procedures as needed, including taking money to the bank and setting up the safe.

Received shipments, reviewing invoices, and processed merchandise to be placed on the sales floor.

Assisted guests with purchases, including returns and exchanges, looking up inventory at other locations, and placing orders.

Maintained the appearance of store displays and cleaned dressing rooms.

Weavers Market, Denver, PA May 2016 to October 2016

Cashier/Customer Service Associate

Checked out customers, accepted payments, issued receipts, and answered questions.

Provided excellent customer service, answered questions, and resolved complaints.

Maintained a clean and orderly check-out area and completed other general cleaning duties, such as cleaning restrooms and emptying trash cans, as needed.

Merrifield Garden Center, Manassas, VA April 2016 to May 2016

Cashier/Customer Service Associate

Greeted customers upon arrival to the store and checked out customers that completed shopping.

Accepted commercial bulk orders in-person and via phone.

Maintained a clean and safe check-out area and completed other general duties such as cleaning restrooms and refilling complimentary refreshments to ensure a positive customer experience.

Sports Authority, Gainesville, VA January 2016 to May 2016

Cashier/Customer Service Associate

Greeted customers entering the store and offered assistance finding items or answering questions.

Checked out customers, sold extended warranties for eligible items, and processed returned and exchanges.

Prepared online orders for pick or shipping, placed orders for customers to pick up at another location.

Answered phone calls to provide information about the store and inventory.

Karns Quality Foods, Lemoyne, PA October 2014 to July 2015

Cashier

Checked out customers, accepted payments and gave change for cash orders, issued receipts, and bagged purchases.

Provided excellent customer service, answered questions, and resolved complaints.

Recommended company’s rewards program and took customer information to sign up.

Maintained a clean and orderly check-out area and completed other general cleaning duties, such as cleaning restrooms and emptying trash cans, as needed.

Education & Licenses

High School Diploma

Cedar Cliff High School, New Cumberland, PA (2015)

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class B

Issued by the State of Delaware, expires July 2030

Endorsement: Passenger Transport (P)

Internal References

Monica McKeithan

Transportation Operation & Safety Manager – Bridgeport, CT

***************@********.*** 203-***-****

Cleavland McPherson

Bus Driver – Lewes, DE

*********@*****.*** 302-***-****

Jennifer Thomas

General Manager- Lewes, DE

********.******@********.*** 717-***-****

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