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Maria Bushell

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Adept at ensuring passenger safety and maintaining punctuality, I leveraged my defensive driving and problem-solving skills at Southercross Transit to enhance route efficiency and student relations. Demonstrated adaptability across roles, from bus operation to metal fabrication and real estate marketing, consistently achieving goals through attention to detail and dependable service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bus Driver

Southercross Transit
Brisbane , QLD
09.2023 - Current
  • Reported accidents, hazards or transportation delays using mobile two-way radios.
  • Prepared reports that stated total number of students, hours worked or mileage.
  • Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
  • Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
  • Assisted with the loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
  • Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
  • Reported student behaviour incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
  • Operated bus safety lighting to increase safety during bus stop boarding and departing.
  • Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
  • Performed work assignments according to instructions received.
  • Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
  • Regulated environmental controls for student comfort.
  • Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
  • Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
  • Monitored student behaviour on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
  • Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
  • Reported bus malfunctions or repairs needed.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Assistance Fabricators

Industrio
Brisbane , QLD
02.2018 - 11.2021
  • Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
  • Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
  • Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
  • Designed and utilized templates to measure and efficiently shape products.
  • Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.

Sales and Marketing Representative

Dreamhome Real estate
Colombia, Bogotá
02.2010 - 11.2015
  • Developed leads for sales agents by coordinating and promoting open houses and other public events.
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to promote real estate services.
  • Identified potential buyers through cold calling.
  • Drafted contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements and leases.
  • Advised clients on the negotiation process, including counteroffers, repair requests and closing costs.
  • Scheduled and attended weekly appointments with clients.

Education

Marketing

Unilatina
Colombia
11-1994

Skills

  • Passenger interaction
  • Adaptable to change
  • Passenger assistance
  • Passenger safety
  • Emergency procedures
  • Defensive driving
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety-focused
  • Responsibility
  • Caring and Compassion

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Affiliations

  • Painting art
  • walk - running
  • cooking

Certification

  • Driver Licence MR
  • Industry Authority
  • TAFE Effective Workplace Leadership , March 2023
  • Simili Training Australia, Operator Elevating Work Platform, less then 11 mtrs, March 2023
  • TAFE Workplace Resilience and Wellbeing, April 2023
  • TAFE, First Aid , April 2023
  • TAFE, Hygienic practices for food safety, May 2023
  • Ulleo, Interior Design and Decoration Professionals, June 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bus Driver

Southercross Transit
09.2023 - Current

Assistance Fabricators

Industrio
02.2018 - 11.2021

Sales and Marketing Representative

Dreamhome Real estate
02.2010 - 11.2015

Marketing

Unilatina

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