James Royal
Dallas
Summary
Dedicated logistics expert with a strong safety history and effective communication skills, honed at Dean Foods. Successfully optimized transportation routes, enhancing on-time delivery rates and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining compliance with DOT regulations while fostering a positive environment for passengers and ensuring their safety through vigilant vehicle inspections and behavior management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Paulding County Transportation
02.2016 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Fostered a strong sense of community among bus riders, promoting respect for fellow passengers and valuing the importance of punctuality.
Logistics Manager
Dean Foods
01.1996 - 08.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Implemented advanced forecasting techniques to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory levels accordingly.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Developed contingency plans for logistics operations, minimizing disruptions during unexpected events.
- Enhanced team collaboration and communication, leading to more efficient problem-solving during peak operational periods.
- Conducted regular analysis of logistics performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Increased team productivity by leading training sessions on best practices in logistics and supply chain management.
- Optimized warehouse layout for increased efficiency in inventory management, leading to smoother operational flow.
- Achieved significant cost reductions by optimizing routes and consolidating shipments, without compromising on delivery timelines.
- Improved inventory accuracy with introduction of cycle counting program, ensuring stock levels were always up-to-date.
- Facilitated integration of new technologies into logistics operations, keeping company at forefront of industry trends.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lahser High School
Bloomfield Michigan01-1988
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Behavior management
- Incident reporting
- Commercial driving
- Emergency procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger management
- Punctuality
- Route planning
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT regulations
- Transporting students
- Weather condition driving
- License endorsements
- Pre-trip inspections
- Route logs
- Route navigation
- Customer-oriented
- Bus evacuation drills
- Adaptable routes
- Post-trip inspections
- Student supervision
- Passenger safety management
- Safe driver training
- Passenger assistance
- Route coordination
- Traffic laws adherence
- Equipment operation
- Child safety awareness
- Vehicle systems maintenance
- Background checks
- GPS and route planning
- Fuel efficiency
- Equipment monitoring
- Logistics expert
- Vehicle maintenance
- Order picking and processing
- Shipping and packaging
- Database management
- Refrigerated trailers
- Verbal and written communication
- Data confidentiality
- Strong safety history
- Bus route planning
- Clean DMV record
- Local traffic laws
- Technology-driven navigation
- Great attitude
- Activity logging
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Paulding County Transportation
02.2016 - Current
Logistics Manager
Dean Foods
01.1996 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Lahser High School
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