KAREN FOUST
Mebane
Summary
Conscientious sanitation professional skilled at safely and efficiently collecting waste and recyclable materials. Smoothly complete daily routes by using excellent multitasking and planning abilities. Competent team player with physical strength to lift heavy loads over extended time periods.
Professional driver skilled in safe and efficient transportation, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and meeting changing demands. Known for reliability and excellent customer service, consistently delivering results.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the public safety 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
Driver
Orange County Public Transportation
09.2023 - Current
- Safely Transport passengers along prescribed routes
- Developed positive relationships with Faculty and passengers through continuous communication
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documented the information in vehicle logs
- Assisted passengers with boarding and exiting the bus to reduce safety issues as well as enforced safety procedures and policies to ensure safety
- Assessed bus conditions and maintained brakes, wipers, fuel levels and cleanliness to ensure safety.
Front End Driver
GFL Environmental
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Disposed of hazardous materials in appropriate manner.
- Identified different types of materials to place into correct containers.
- Reported any mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
- Collected refuse and recyclable materials from residential and commercial buildings.
- Followed up safety procedures and regulations when operating collection truck.
Truck Driver
Cox Transportation
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Operated with safety and skills to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
Schneider International
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
School Bus Driver
Orange County Schools
11.2013 - 06.2022
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Operated CB radio and PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
School Bus Driver
Alamance County School System
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction
Customer Service Representative
SportsEndeavors
07.2008 - 08.2013
- Collected customer feedback and recommended procedural or product changes to enhance future service delivery
- Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs, and accurately input orders into electronic systems.
- Communicated with supervisors to escalate customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering product knowledge to drive business development
Correctional Officer
Caswell County Correctional Facility
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop rehabilitation programs for inmates.
- Managed incident reports and documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping in accordance with policies.
- Implemented strategic security measures that enhanced overall facility safety and reduced incidents.
- Analyzed operational processes, recommending improvements that streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Walmart
03.2003 - 07.2008
- Applied positive upselling and customer service skills to help customers locate merchandise and engage with different product options
- Researched customer issues to understand problems and developed successful resolutions
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
- Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers complete purchases
Education
Certificate of Completion And Hazmat Certification - Truck Driving
Cross Country Truck Driving School
Burlington, NC01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Eastern Alamance High School
Mebane, NC06.1998
Skills
- Product Handling
- Safe Moving Operations
- Bulk Liquid Transportation
- Product loading
- High-Lift Trucks
- Weight Documentation
- Load Inspection
- Punctuality
- Flexible schedule
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Safe driving practices
Timeline
Driver
Orange County Public Transportation
09.2023 - Current
Front End Driver
GFL Environmental
01.2023 - 07.2023
Truck Driver
Cox Transportation
09.2022 - 09.2022
Truck Driver
Schneider International
06.2022 - 07.2022
School Bus Driver
Orange County Schools
11.2013 - 06.2022
School Bus Driver
Alamance County School System
08.2013 - 11.2013
Correctional Officer
Caswell County Correctional Facility
08.2008 - 01.2009
Customer Service Representative
SportsEndeavors
07.2008 - 08.2013
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Walmart
03.2003 - 07.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Eastern Alamance High School
Certificate of Completion And Hazmat Certification - Truck Driving
Cross Country Truck Driving School