Karl Diamond
Sevenoaks,England
Summary
Dedicated professional with a focus on passenger comfort and safety, leveraging skills in handling fare transactions and customer service to ensure a comfortable travel experience. I'm good at punctuality and reliability, with a track record of maintaining a clean driving history and efficient decision-making under pressure.
over the last couple of years I've had issues which I've worked on and now I feel ready to take on new challenges again.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Bus driver
Go Ahead London
2021.10 - Current
- Kept accurate logs of trips, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Ensured passenger safety by adhering to all traffic regulations.
- Maintained punctuality for smooth running of timetable schedules.
- Reported any mechanical problems promptly for early resolution.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers, promoting inclusivity and respect.
- Managed difficult situations calmly, creating a peaceful environment onboard.
Bus driver
Arriva Kent
Gravesend, Kent
2018.09 - 2021.10
- Followed company policies strictly, upholding professional standards at all times.
- Ensured passenger safety by adhering to all traffic regulations.
- Undertook routine vehicle inspections for safe driving conditions.
- Handled emergencies effectively by applying first-aid training when necessary.
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Gaggle Nursery & Pre-School
Crayford
2018.05 - 2021.09
- Promoted diversity and inclusivity amongst the children through various cultural activities.
- Implemented creative teaching strategies, improving individual child's development.
- Provided emotional support for distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Enhanced children's understanding of key concepts by conducting interactive learning activities.
Education
GCSEs - ICT, BTEC sport, functional skills
Hextable Secondary School
Swanley, Kent 09/2010 - 06/2012
BTEC - Childcare
Bromley College
Bromley 09/2012 - 07/2013
A-Levels - Childcare
Bromley College
Bromley 09/2014 - 07/2016
Skills
- Handling fare transactions
- Punctuality and reliability
- Passenger comfort focus
- Knowledge of bus equipment
- Customer Service
- Calm under pressure
- Attentiveness
- Disability awareness
- Clean driving history
- Reporting and documentation
- Safety-conscious
- Efficient decision-making
- Time efficiency
Timeline
Bus driver
Go Ahead London
2021.10 - Current
Bus driver
Arriva Kent
2018.09 - 2021.10
Level 3 nursery practitioner
Gaggle Nursery & Pre-School
2018.05 - 2021.09
A-Levels - Childcare
Bromley College
09/2014 - 07/2016
BTEC - Childcare
Bromley College
09/2012 - 07/2013
GCSEs - ICT, BTEC sport, functional skills
Hextable Secondary School
09/2010 - 06/2012