Rashad Woods-Faison Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Performs road supervisor and/or dispatcher duties. Supervision encompasses all field operations including but not limited to: investigating accidents and passenger incidents; assisting with detour routing, vehicle breakdowns, and passenger relations; monitoring the performance of Bus Operators to ensure that fixed route service is provided and that Bus Operators perform in accordance with Pace standards: performing field supervision of Pace special events and other activities; and performing security checks at transit centers and park-n-rides. Dispatch functions encompass IBS supervision and coordination of bus routes and Bus Operators including but not limited to: maintaining the work assignment board; operating and monitoring radio and IBS; responding to calls; coordinating detours and notifying proper authorities in emergencies, breakdowns, or upon Bus Operator's request; operating a bus when required; generating and maintaining paperwork including dispatch paperwork and Bus Operator violations: answering telephone calls, including ADA-Paratransit calls, and assisting ADA-Paratransit as needed; responding to inquiries; and performing other duties as assigned or required.

Transported passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Monitors farebox to ascertain correct fare has been deposited, dispenses and collects transfers. Files a defect card daily, noting mechanical and body defects on vehicle. Reports to dispatcher via radio any route detours, or whenever passengers might require assistance of police, medical or other services. Records farebox readings and special passenger counts as required. Maintains daily work sheet and completes accident/incident reports when necessary.

Responsible for City Pick-up/Delivery and/or the movement of trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations, and returning home daily.

Joliet, Illinois, United States

• Transported and delivered freight over the road over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner. Hooked and unhooked trailers; secured freight; installed and removed tire chains as required by weather, tarp and un-tarp freight if operating flatbeds.

Greater Chicago Area

•Provided support for Account Executives by prioritizing between standard duties and ad hoc requests.•Assisted to resolve Account Receivables and Account Payable issues.•Confidentially problem solve issues such as missed pick up’s, late deliveries, damaged freight or incorrect billing.•Proactively communicate issues to the team.•Gained competency and adopt Echo’s technology to be as efficient as possible.

Carbondale, Il

• Interfaced with U-Haul customers to identify what they are looking for so that I can recommend the best moving supplies or storage solutions for their moving needs.• Assisted customers inside the U-Haul Center by educating them on our products and services, answering questions, and preparing rental invoices. • Assisted customers outside on the lot with light wiring harnesses on customer's vehicles, ensuring vehicle fluid levels are properly filled, performing clean-up of trucks, trailers, and other rental items, accepting equipment returned from rental, and dispensing propane/refilling propane tanks for BBQ grills, RV campers, and School Buses.

Carbondale, Il, United States

• Trained over 25-30 students each semester on roles and responsibilities as an Usher, Concession Employee/Manager, and Stage Crew Member/Manager.• Scheduled events for employees on software Staff mate for students to sign up for positions and special request students with necessary skills. • Formulated meetings with staff on events and rules that is needed to be followed by clients request.

Chicago, Illinois

•Taught lessons to students about the Bible•Made Lesson plans every week for students to achieve weekly goals•Encouraged students to play sports outside and be active•Attended field trips once a week to various organizations.

Greater Chicago Area

• Assisted in the execution of community events and employee engagement programs• Drafted and Updated press releases, meeting minutes, public service announcements, sponsorship contracts and work on various projects• Assisted in updating various databases• Contacted daily winners to follow up with prizing• Assisted with filing, mailing and other office duties as assigned• Gathered air checks • Updated weekly affidavits• Provided assistance to the promotions, sales, and programming departments

Greater Chicago Area

•Filed taxes for companies and inputted sums to Excel to report for every year•Proofread values that had to be reported for accountants to move on to the next Journal entry•Inputted amounts of interest funds for quarterly reports •Learned the meanings of modules the company use to be more knowledgeable for future company positions

Greater Chicago Area

•Interned part-time during high school senior year and full-time during the summer in a professional environment•Attended weekly professional development workshops with topics ranging from networking, to financial literacy, to business etiquette•Delivered a 5-7 minute PowerPoint presentation reflecting on internship experience to a panel of judges•Learned how to write professional emails, knowledge of dealing with other co-workers, and proper dinner etiquette.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Supply Chain Management, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, IncPlayed Percussion (Drums) for 2 years in Marching Band. Percussion Ensemble..

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