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Shirka Cobb

Augusta

Summary

More than 13 years of experience in the transportation industry, with recognized strengths in the fixed-route department and the safety department. Results-driven Lead Operations Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in workflow optimization, team leadership, and strategic planning. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and project delivery.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Operations Supervisor

Augusta Transit Management
Augusta
09.2015 - Current

Assist with the day-to-day operations.

  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient transit services for the community.
  • Manufacture the daily labor work schedules for the entire Operations division.
  • Coordinated schedules and staffing to meet operational demands effectively.
  • Provide assistance to all of the operators and to the office staff.
  • Dispatch in the control room for the fixed-route division.
  • Answer phone calls, and provide general information to the public.
  • Assist the operations manager with daily reports and with paperwork.
  • Assist with conducting the new-hire training classes. Which includes, but is not limited to, classroom training, closed courses, and behind-the-wheel training.
  • Also, train employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.

Developed and implemented different events to help improve employee morale, and help retain drivers.

Customer Service Representative

Directv
Augusta
12.2013 - 09.2015
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries and service requests.
  • Process payments and made payment arrangements on accounts.

Researched accounts to make sure that all data entered on the accounts was always correct.

  • Documented customer interactions in the company's CRM system.
  • With my help, the team that I was on came in number one out of 17 teams.
  • I also continuously finish in the top 20 every month in company goals, out of 300 employees.
  • Educated customers on troubleshooting steps for common issues.
  • Skills Used: My leadership skills, and my customer service skills.

Transportation Officer

Georgia Regents University
Augusta
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for transporting employees and students to various locations on campus.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for university events and activities.
  • Supported the staff in the office whenever needed with paperwork and filing papers.
  • Answered phone calls from the public and directed them to the right extensions.
  • Maintain quality control on the fleet of shuttles.

Tire & Lube Service Manager

Wal-Mart
Evans
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • I worked with and assisted customers with service on their vehicles.
  • Maintained daily logs, paperwork, and filed documents when needed.
  • Also helped to train and certify all of the employees in my department.
  • Organized and carried out manager-assigned duties. This included making daily schedules and performing quality control checks.
  • Oversaw inventory management to ensure product availability.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and effectively.
  • Implemented store policies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Motivated and supported employees to maintain low turnover.

Shift Manager

Pizza Hut
Augusta
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Managed a crew of about 13 on day-to-day operations.
  • Supervised daily restaurant operations to ensure efficient service.
  • Assisted customers with their food purchases.
  • Maintained daily paperwork, and made weekly labor schedules.
  • Prepared daily deposits and was responsible for maintaining proper cash procedures.
  • Also, constantly found new ways to improve customer service.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction.
  • Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.

Customer Service Representative

Knology
Augusta
  • Responsible for setting up appointments for service requests.
  • Handled billing inquiries and explained charges to customers clearly.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Typing up documents needed on a timely basis.
  • Provided product information and guided customers through service options.
  • Answering the phones and helping customers with any issues they had with their accounts.
  • Documented customer interactions in the company's CRM system.

Education

High School Diploma -

T.W Josey High School
Augusta, GA
01.2001

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Leadership /Management
  • Shift management
  • Crew management
  • Cash handling
  • typing
  • Commercial driving
  • Transit driving
  • School bus driving
  • Inventory control
  • Microsoft Word
  • Operational efficiency
  • Staff scheduling
  • Employee training
  • Safety protocols
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Quality control

Certification

Driver's License, CDL class B with passenger and school bus endorsements.

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

Lead Operations Supervisor

Augusta Transit Management
09.2015 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Directv
12.2013 - 09.2015

Transportation Officer

Georgia Regents University
01.2010 - 01.2013

Tire & Lube Service Manager

Wal-Mart
01.2007 - 01.2010

Shift Manager

Pizza Hut
01.2003 - 01.2007

Customer Service Representative

Knology

High School Diploma -

T.W Josey High School
Shirka Cobb