Daniel Owens
Louisville
Summary
- I am good at multitasking/ communication skills
- I stay calm under pressure or stressful situations
- Attention to detail
- Great listening
- Understanding people
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Safety-minded professional proudly demonstrating a background delivering key reports that identify risk and promote solutions. A extensive Safety Manager known for creating effective training programs and implementing processes that have reduced accidents on the job.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver
Bullitt County Public Schools
Shepherdsville
09.2025 - Current
- Transported students safely to and from school and events.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking safely.
Safety Manager
Miller Transportation
Louisville
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Keep track of daily speed report, DOT E logs, insure all buses have up to date paperwork in them.
- Keep track of a fleet of close to 300 buses over 3 states.
- Title paperwork for new cars/buses.
- In charge of all ELDT training.
- Driver Trainer.
- Developed and implemented safety policies for transportation operations.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with management to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Investigated incidents and accidents to determine root causes.
- Maintained safety records and documentation for regulatory reviews.
- Communicated safety updates and best practices to employees regularly.
- Led safety meetings to promote awareness and engagement among staff.
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
Bus Driver
Jefferson Transportation
Louisville
05.2015 - 04.2022
- Transported students safely to and from school and events.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking safely.
- Maintained accurate records of routes and student ridership data.
- Followed traffic laws and school policies to ensure safe driving practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents, staff, and students regarding schedules.
- Managed behavior of passengers to maintain a positive environment on the bus.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, detours.
- Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
- Route planning for all school routes
Education
12th grade -
Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KYSkills
- CDL-B
- Driving
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Risk management
- Computer skills
- Transportation Management
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- School bus driving
- Leadership
- Microsoft Outlook
- Shuttle driving
- Defensive driving
- Conflict resolution
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Route planning
- Safety training
- Vehicle inspection
- Compliance auditing
- Customer relationship management
- Fleet maintenance
- Regulatory knowledge
- Incident investigation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Strong safety history
- Route navigation
- Adaptable to change
- Clear communication
Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Safety Professional
- Passenger Endorsement
- School Bus Endorsement
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Bus Driver
Bullitt County Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Safety Manager
Miller Transportation
04.2022 - 07.2025
Bus Driver
Jefferson Transportation
05.2015 - 04.2022
12th grade -
Meade County High School