Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Operations Manager] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Metro Tasmania
10.2014 - Current
Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive atmosphere onboard the bus during challenging situations.
Received commendations for exceptional customer service and professionalism during interactions with passengers.
Informed passengers about route details, schedules, transfers, and fare policies as needed.
Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
Accepted and processed fares.
Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for passenger safety and incident reporting.
Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details, and baggage stowing.
Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
Consistently met or exceeded on-time performance goals, contributing to overall system efficiency.
Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
Built rapport with regular passengers, creating a sense of trust and community within the public transit system.
Mentored new hires by sharing best practices for effective communication with passengers and navigating complex routes safely.
Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
Collaborated with dispatchers to address route changes, delays, or emergencies in real time.
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Rucksack Hotel
09.2001 - 08.2003
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
Collaborated with housekeeping to maintain room readiness, enhancing guest comfort.
Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing check-ins and checkouts.
Provided exceptional customer service through active listening and empathetic communication, resulting in increased guest satisfaction ratings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Religion And German
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
06.2001
Skills
Effective communication skills
Safe driving skills
Customer relations skills
Troubleshooting skills
Safety-focused
Complaint and Conflict Resolution
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Dependable and Trustworthy
Problem-Solving
Strong Working Relationships
Situational Awareness
Timeline
Bus Operator
Metro Tasmania
10.2014 - Current
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Rucksack Hotel
09.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Religion And German
University of Sydney
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