Matthew Shouse
OWENSBORO
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Responsible School Bus Driver operates school bus and other vehicles to transport students to and from designated locations. Conducts safe and orderly loading and unloading of students at specified stops. Communicates bus rules, safety, and behavior requirements and addresses improper behavior using appropriate interpersonal skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Bus Driver
Daviess County Public Schools
OWENSBORO
02.2025 - Current
- Safely transported students to and from school, maintaining punctuality and adherence to schedule requirements.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with state regulations, promoting a secure environment.
- Monitored student behavior during transit to foster a respectful atmosphere and minimize distractions for safe driving.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
Service Technician
Bud’s Harley-Davidson
Evansville
03.2008 - 01.2022
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical issues on motorcycles, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections, leading to increased reliability and reduced customer downtime.
- Collaborated with service team to streamline workflow processes, improving service delivery times and enhancing operational efficiency.
Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Campbell North
11.2000 - 10.2005
- Led tactical operations and missions, ensuring effective team coordination and operational readiness in diverse environments.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new recruits, enhancing skill acquisition and unit performance.
- Conducted reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, contributing to strategic planning and mission success.
- Operated various types of military vehicles including tanks, Humvees and armored personnel carriers.
- Provided security for convoys, installations and personnel in hostile areas.
- Coordinated fire support activities with other units on the battlefield.
- Rendered first aid treatment to injured personnel on the battlefield.
- Engaged enemy forces during offensive operations.
- Defended country against threats by capturing, destroying and repelling enemy forces during combat.
- Engaged in marksmanship training with various weapons systems to ensure accuracy and proficiency.
- Destroyed enemy positions to eliminate threats from troops, artillery and long-range missile systems.
- Set up combat positions and deployed forward weaponry in support of overall combat mission.
Education
Factory Trained Certification - Harley-Davidson Early & Late Model
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Orlando , FL 02.2006 - 12.2007
Apollo High School
Owensboro, KYSkills
- Student transportation
- Vehicle safety inspection
- Special needs transportation
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Daviess County Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
Service Technician
Bud’s Harley-Davidson
03.2008 - 01.2022
Factory Trained Certification - Harley-Davidson Early & Late Model
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
02.2006 - 12.2007
Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2000 - 10.2005
Apollo High School