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Charlie Sponar

Carlisle,Pa

Summary

Diligent Van Driver with a robust background in safe and timely passenger transportation. Successfully navigated diverse routes and maintained vehicle integrity through routine inspections. Demonstrated reliability and efficiency in delivering passengers while ensuring excellent customer service. Customer-oriented with a pleasant personality, helping to reassure riders they are in good hands during their trip. A Personable Driver with aproven history of improving the effectiveness of workplace communication and coordination, who brings strong written and verbal communication skills. An extensive safe driving record and multiple safe driving class participations over his work history make him an exceptionally safe driver.

Overview

58
58
years of professional experience

Work History

Radio Clerk I

Pa Dept of Transportation
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
10.2020 - 04.2025
  • Answer calls from citizens, employees, police, and managers
  • Determine the correct area in the county to direct the caller to.
  • Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring the timely completion of each assignment.
  • Retired Oct 2020 - April 2025

Van Driver

Professional Transportation Inc. (PTI)
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Drove Norfolk Southern employees between locations
  • Routes included Maryland, New Jersey, and all of Pennsylvania
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with last-minute route changes, successfully navigating unfamiliar areas while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
  • Conducted inspections on vehicles before use at the beginning of the shift each day.
  • Utilized maps, GPS, landmarks, and traffic conditions to navigate to and from destinations efficiently and expertly.
  • Conducted inspections on vehicles before use at the beginning of the shift each day.
  • Maintained vehicle by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks, and cleaning interior and exterior of the vehicle.
  • Observed and followed traffic laws and regulations, specifically reinforcing public and client safety.
  • 2019 - Jul 2020
    Retired

Paratransit Driver

Rabbit Transit
07.2015 - 12.2015
  • Drove an 18-passenger bus for the Elderly and Disabled
  • Moved Wheelchairs.
  • Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through professional communication, courteous service, and prompt assistance in resolving issues or concerns.
  • Ensured ADA compliance by properly securing wheelchairs and assisting passengers with mobility devices during boarding and disembarking.
  • Supported operational efficiency by promptly reporting any mechanical issues or safety concerns related to the paratransit vehicles.
  • Managed challenging behavior from passengers professionally while maintaining a calm demeanor under stress.
  • Elevated overall trip experience by maintaining cleanliness within the vehicle's interior/exterior throughout each shift.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs by providing personalized attention and ensuring a comfortable travel experience.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules, route assignments, and passenger requirements as needed to maintain quality of service.

Paratransit Driver

Cumberland County Transportation Department
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Drove an18-passenger bus for the Elderly and Disabled
  • Moved Wheelchairs
  • The name changed to Rabbit Transit.
  • Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through professional communication, courteous service, and prompt assistance in resolving issues or concerns.
  • Ensured ADA compliance by properly securing wheelchairs and assisting passengers with mobility devices during boarding and disembarking.
  • Supported operational efficiency by promptly reporting any mechanical issues or safety concerns related to the paratransit vehicles.
  • Managed challenging behavior from passengers professionally while maintaining a calm demeanor under stress.
  • Elevated overall trip experience by maintaining cleanliness within the vehicle's interior/exterior throughout each shift.
  • Provided emergency assistance when required by following established protocols for medical situations or accidents involving the paratransit vehicle or passengers.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs by providing personalized attention and ensuring a comfortable travel experience.
  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

Retired

Office Manager

Office Manager - Lebo Plumbing & Heating
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Manage the office
  • Create estimates and bills
  • Receive payments
  • Schedule service calls, etc.

Branch Manager

Branch Manager - Peirce-Phelps Inc, York, PA
08.2005 - 02.2014
  • Building customerbase
  • Managing vendor relationships
  • Directing sales review
  • Development of long-term strategies
  • Communicated corporate policies and procedures to employees and customers
  • Increasing overall sales
  • Problem-solving
  • Employee development and progress monitoring
  • Conducting performance reviews and development plans
  • Proposal development
  • Bid response
  • System design
  • Counter sales
  • Inventory management.

New Car Salesman

New Car Salesman – Hoffman Ford, Harrisburg, PA
05.2004 - 08.2005
  • Sold new and used cars as a commissioned salesman

Home Caregiver

Home Caregiver
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Provided around-the-clock health care for my Mother-in-law in my home after she had her leg amputated.

Independent IT Contractor

Independent IT Contractor
05.2000 - 09.2003
  • Provided Project Management
  • System Analysis, Design
  • Consultation, Documentation
  • Operational Development.

Senior Principal (VP Level Consultant)

Technology Solutions Company (TSC), Chicago, IL
08.1995 - 05.2000
  • Operations / System Redesign
  • Documentation Development.
  • Provided Telecommunications
  • Network, andCTI Training.

Data Center Operations Manager / Systems Architect

Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Camp Hill, Pa
05.1991 - 08.1995
  • Designed Unix based systems to support call centers
  • Implemented these designs across multiple locations
  • Documented, and Managed the Unix Data Center
  • Used TCP/IP Networks to interconnect these locations

Senior Systems Consultant

AT&T – Bala Cynwyd, Pa, Harrisburg, and Wayne, Pa
01.1983 - 05.1991
  • Company Overview: AT&T Computer Systems and AT&T Business Systems Divisions.
  • Designed Computer and Network Systems
  • Applied Unix features to customer needs
  • Developed specifications for customer specific applications and data bases

Office Automation Project Manager

Office Automation Project Manager
01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Intergrated Wang Word Processing System with Unix Based Systems
  • Wrote UUCP code for AT&T 3B2 Computer and all of the applications needed to implement amulti-remote node data collection system for FMC.
  • Developed Unix printer spooler application to interface with our Unix based 3270 application to watch the printer port and automatically print output.

Senior Energy Management Engineer

Senior Energy Management Engineer
01.1983 - 01.1985
  • Designed Energy management System Installations for;
  • Hospitals
  • Hotels
  • Schools
  • And Manufacturing Facilities.

Energy Management Systems Engineer

Bell of Pennsylvania, Statewide, Pa
09.1967 - 01.1983
  • Designed Energy management System Installations for;
  • Hospitals
  • Hotels
  • Schools
  • And Manufacturing Facilities.

Communications Sergeant - Staff Sergeant E6

Military - Army Reserve
10.1968 - 06.1975
  • 1st Battalion, 15th Artillery, 157th Infantry Brigade

Skills

**Deadline Management**
**Innovation and Creativity**

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  • Innovation and creativity

Timeline

Radio Clerk I

Pa Dept of Transportation
10.2020 - 04.2025

Van Driver

Professional Transportation Inc. (PTI)
07.2019 - 04.2020

Paratransit Driver

Rabbit Transit
07.2015 - 12.2015

Paratransit Driver

Cumberland County Transportation Department
01.2015 - 06.2015

Office Manager

Office Manager - Lebo Plumbing & Heating
02.2014 - 09.2014

Branch Manager

Branch Manager - Peirce-Phelps Inc, York, PA
08.2005 - 02.2014

New Car Salesman

New Car Salesman – Hoffman Ford, Harrisburg, PA
05.2004 - 08.2005

Home Caregiver

Home Caregiver
09.2003 - 05.2004

Independent IT Contractor

Independent IT Contractor
05.2000 - 09.2003

Senior Principal (VP Level Consultant)

Technology Solutions Company (TSC), Chicago, IL
08.1995 - 05.2000

Data Center Operations Manager / Systems Architect

Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Camp Hill, Pa
05.1991 - 08.1995

Office Automation Project Manager

Office Automation Project Manager
01.1985 - 01.1986

Senior Systems Consultant

AT&T – Bala Cynwyd, Pa, Harrisburg, and Wayne, Pa
01.1983 - 05.1991

Senior Energy Management Engineer

Senior Energy Management Engineer
01.1983 - 01.1985

Communications Sergeant - Staff Sergeant E6

Military - Army Reserve
10.1968 - 06.1975

Energy Management Systems Engineer

Bell of Pennsylvania, Statewide, Pa
09.1967 - 01.1983
Charlie Sponar