Activities Associate / Transit Bus Driver - BrightView Senior Living - Bethesda, MD
(2025-04 - 2026-02)
- Managed daily independent transport and route operations, optimizing travel times between locations to consistently meet tight schedule commitments.
- Took full accountability for company equipment and vehicle maintenance, ensuring a clean, safe, and fully operational transit workspace every day.
- Communicated clearly and professionally with clients, demonstrating top-tier customer service while respecting privacy and maintaining strong professional boundaries.
- Problem-solved logistical issues on the fly, demonstrating adaptability and self-reliance in a fast-paced work environment.
Transit Bus Operator - Montgomery County Dept. of Transportation (Ride On) - Rockville, MD
(2018-11 - 2019-09)
- Operated 30-to-40-foot public transit vehicles in strict compliance with DOT policies, federal/state traffic laws, and defensive driving regulations.
- Maintained a rigorous on-time schedule across diverse county routes while navigating high-traffic areas and adverse weather conditions.
- Ensured full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), safely operating accessibility ramps and securing passengers with courtesy and care.
- Managed real-time communication via public address and radio-telephone systems to announce routes and coordinate with central dispatch.
- Conducted exhaustive daily safety checks and processed accurate maintenance defect, schedule, and incident reports.
Driver - Montgomery County Dept. of Liquor Control - Gaithersburg, MD
(2015-07 - 2018-01)
- Safely operated heavy-duty closed box trucks to deliver time-sensitive product shipments to county licensees and high-profile stakeholders.
- Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on peak traffic times, alternate routing, and customer availability windows.
- Supervised and directed helpers during loading/unloading operations to maximize efficiency and protect product integrity.
- Maintained flawless hourly driver logs and safety records in accordance with strict DOT guidelines.
Driver / Operations Manager - Proactive Logistics - Damascus, MD
(2007-09 - 2009-02)
- Oversaw day-to-day office operations, handled daily clerical/financial tasks, and reported metrics directly to the business owner.
- Supervised field drivers, scheduled contract jobs, and resolved logistical bottlenecks seamlessly.
- Operated heavy tractor-trailers (25,000+ lbs.) and built strong, long-term working relationships with over 20 corporate client accounts.
Driver / Supervisor - Brook Furniture Rental - Lanham, MD
(2004-09 - 2007-09)
- Operated delivery vehicles safely throughout the MD/DC metro area, ensuring product safety and high-end presentation.
- Supervised field teams during field operations and managed inventory control and stock organization on the warehouse floor.
- Acted as a primary point of contact to resolve customer complaints and concerns quickly and professionally.
Driver - Kline Construction & Comprint (The Washington Post) - MD
(2010-03 - 2015-04)
- Navigated regional routes safely to ensure time-critical, daily customer deliveries while maintaining accurate driver logs.
- Supported warehouse inventory and floor operations as needed to streamline team logistics.
- Delivered commercial and residential cargo rapidly under tight holiday schedules, using specialized navigation to optimize routes. (UPS 2009-2010)
