Ernest L Smith

4423 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, Pa 19135 (215) 292-2753 (C) ernest_smith_lemore@yahoo.com

Multi-lingual: Fluent Italian, English and conversational knowledge of Spanish. Eight years U.S military service and training with additional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, and Power-Point. Personable, organized and detail oriented.

Summary of Qualifications

Strong manager and very detail oriented. Effective communicator, and completes tasks in a timely, concise and professional manner.

Exercises critical thinking in general, as well as complicated tasks. Attended the University of Phoenix and attained Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in human services

Good at conflict resolution, and attempts to view challenges as not problems but opportunities. Strong Analytical SkillsAttended the Elizabethtown Correctional Officer Training Academy for a period of instruction in management of incarcerated persons

Relevant Experience Daves Best Limousine Inc. February 2015 to PresentShuttle DriverI am tasked with providing safe, expeditious and quality transportation of patronsI provide transportation of patrons to and from airports, residences, and other locations as directedI maintain daily transport logs, as well as collect fares and document each transactionI utilize local area maps, and GPS navigation system

Edens Paratransit January 2014 to November 2014

Bus OperatorTasked with providing safe and expeditious transport of patrons to various locationsRendering passenger assistance to patrons who are unable to walk/sit/stand unaidedMonitoring patrons as appropriate for those who are special needs that must not be left unattendedUtilizing maps, as well as GPS navigation to assist in locating drop-off locations for patronsMaintained and keep written and computerized documentation of rides performed, in addition to taking and accounting of fares of various rides performed.

J.L. Brown Associates, Inc.

Administrative Assistant July 2010 to March 2012Performed various clerical duties incoming and outbound calls, as well as directing them to the correct individualRecorded and directed messages as neededMaintained filing system to ensure availability of pertinent informationPrepared various correspondence such as, memos, faxes, letters, reports , and spreadsheetsTasked with updating/ creating weekly schedules for consultants, maintained calendar and contact information for consultants, processed all incoming and outgoing mail, as well as maintained office supply inventory and ordered office supplies as needed.Completed all other additional tasks as needed assigned to me by office management

First Transit Paratransit January 2010 to July 2010 Bus OperatorTasked with providing safe transport of patron to various locationsRendering passenger assistance to patrons who are unable to walk/sit unaidedMonitoring patrons as appropriate for those with special needs that must not be left unattendedUtilizing maps, as well as GPS navigation to assist in locating drop-off locations for patronsMaintained and kept written and computerized documentation of rides performed, in addition to taking and accounting of fares of various rides performed.

SMX Staffing / Amazon.com Outbound Order Selector May 2013 to June 2013Responsible for driving and utilizing power industrial trucksUtilized warehouse scanner to process order digitally to select productsManually selected products to be purchased and processed for shipment

Aerotek Staffing / JLG Shippensburg January 2013 to February 2013

AssemblerAssembled boom lift types, 600A, 600e,and 600NProvided quality control of assembled lift frames after assemblyRead blue prints that assisted with assemblageUtilized manual and pneumatic tools.

Ranstad Staffing / Martins Potato Rolls August 2012 to November 2012 Sanitation Worker

Cleaned and mopped floors and emptied trash. Cleaned and sanitized Industrial bakery machinery.

CCT Para Transit/First Transit Inc. August 2011 to February 2012 Ambulance/Para Transit Driver

Completed daily routes of retrieval and transport of patrons. Assist in door-to-door transfer of patrons to and from facilities. Operate and manage manifest of routes, and the Orb-star GPS navigation system.

Life Cross Ambulance Inc. November 2009 to May 2010

Ambulance/Para Transit Driver

Compiled daily data of transports for billing records. Safely transported elderly and disabled persons to and from Philadelphia area medical facilities. Assisted patrons in and out of van, wheelchairs and gurneys as needed.

Chester County Prison October 2006 to 2009 Corrections Officer

Processed paperwork on daily activity and incidents of inmates. Coordinated inmate movement, providing secure custody during transport to/from court proceedings.

Responsible for care custody and control of incarcerated persons, as well as security of cell block.

Mediterranean Shipping Company May 2005 to February 2006 Hotel Engineer Supervisor Genoa, Torino/Italy

Mediterranean Shipping Cruises. Supervised groups of six to nine engineering staff members. Maintained record of daily repairs and ship maintenance to meet standards set by U.S.P.H.S Trained, and received training in emergency shipboard firefighting, and evacuation, and egress procedures and emergency lifesaving techniques.

Military Service

United States Navy January 2001 to January 2005 Machinist Mate 3rd Class Gaeta, ItalyResponsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of ships propulsion equipment.Attended the watch for and operated ships boiler controls.Recorded readings from fuel oil service pumps, ships fire-flushing pumps; and monitored various pieces of equipment pertaining to the ships engine room.Practiced fire-room and shipboard fire-fighting and egress techniques.

United States Marine Corps January 1996 to January 2000 Organizational Automotive Mechanic

San Diego, CaliforniaResponsible for the Repair, maintenance and operation of military transportation vehicles. Prepared weekly vehicle maintenance schedule. Managed the consignment and distribution of vehicle repair parts.

Education

University of Phoenix Bachelors of Science Criminal Justice Administration/Human Services June 2010 to June 2013Philadelphia, Pa.

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy January 2001 to February 2001Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania