Licensed Commercial Driver with 4+ Years Experience
Resume:
AARON Q. WARD
***** *** ****** ******* #*** Zachary, LA 70791 225-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
SKILLS & ABILITIES
– Licensed Commercial Driver - 4 Years Commercial Driving
– Endorsements: Tanker, Haz-Mat - Chef/Caterer
– Endorsements: Passenger, Air Brakes - Manager/Assistant Manager
– Accident-Free Driving Record - X-Ray/Physical Therapy Tech PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dixieland Tours May 2024-November 2025
Baton Rouge, LA
Operated large motor coaches as well as mini buses while safely transporting passengers locally and across various states providing entertainingly narrated sight-seeing tour routes. Also, transported military units between bases and conference attendees between destinations.
Responsible for adhering to strict timelines and safety procedures, while providing excellent customer service and ensuring passenger comfort.
Provided daily inspections of each vehicle prior to each trip adhering to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCA) regulations with a zero accident driving record.
LSU Campus Shuttle Operator, Transdev September 2023-May 2024 Baton Rouge, LA
Operated LSU campus small carrier vans, as well as 30 and 40 foot buses on predetermined routes transporting 400-500 students, faculty and administrators daily.
Provided student transport to specific campus destinations utilizing company GPS system.
Maintained daily inspection of the vehicles ensuring all required FMCA standards abided and maintained a 100% accident-free driving record. Bus Operator, Capital Area Transit System May 2023-September 2023 Baton Rouge, LA
Licensed Class B Commercial Bus Operator responsible for operating diesel gas and electrical powered large passenger buses/small vans across East Baton Rouge Parish, maintaining all required FMCA safety standards as well as preserving a zero accident record.
Responsible for transporting 100s of passengers daily along prescribed routes within very specific schedules and assisting those persons with special needs.
Trained new hires on managing travel routes as well as preparing necessary paperwork.
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PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
Bus Operator, First Student February 2022-May 2023 Slaughter, LA
Licensed Class B Commercial Bus Operator responsible for transporting elementary, middle, and high school students daily for the Zachary Community School District, upholding all required FMCA safety standards and maintaining a zero accident record.
Responsible for transporting an average of 100 passengers daily along prescribed routes within very specific schedules.
Certified in First Aid and CPR training.
Chef/Caterer, Custom Cuisines by Aaron Ward 2014 – 2022 Zachary, LA
Developed and implemented fresh food trend concepts for clientele as well as banquet menus. Conceptualized special dishes and promotional items using locally grown products.
Consulted with clients and advised them on menu selections as well as latest cooking trends and ingredients.
Prepared, arranged, set up and served menu selections for each event. Assistant Manager/Cafeteria Cook, Baton Rouge Magnet High School 2015 – 2021 Baton Rouge, LA (East Baton Rouge Parish School System)
Responsible for preparing meals for 800 to 1000 students daily utilizing established USDA policies and procedures and assured all menu items prepared in sufficient quantities to satisfactory volumes.
Responsible for implementing and supervising the pilot vending program for the EBR school system at Baton Rouge Magnet High School that all schools utilize.
Cafeteria Cook, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital 2014 – 2015 Baton Rouge, LA
Responsible for preparing meals for 800 to 1500 patients daily, assuring that each menu item was prepared to specific quality, nutritional requirement, and serving temperature.
Meals prepared as ordered by each patient, ensured each meal was prepared as specified by doctor’s orders and patient’s medical requirements.
Increased response time by 20% in completing patient individual orders. Page 3 Aaron Ward Resume’
Additional Professional Experience
Catering Chef, Orchid Garden Event Hall, Harvey, LA
Cafeteria Cook/Manager, Academy 1 Preschool, Gretna, LA
Assistant Manager/Cook, Papa Gino’s, Boston, MA
Grill Master/Assistant Manager, Smokey Bones, Morrow, GA
Physical Therapy Technician, Dr. Steven Henry, East Point, GA
X-Ray Technician, Kaiser Permanente, Jonesboro, GA
Medical Equipment Transport, Visiting Nurse Health, ATL, GA
Physical Therapy Technician, Crawford Long Hospital, ATL, GA EDUCATION/LICENSED
Diesel Driving Academy/First Student Class B CDL
Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA Culinary Arts University of South Alabama Mobile, AL Physical Therapy Southern University Baton Rouge, LA Allied Health
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