Kurt Northfield has experience as a school bus driver for the San Diego Unified School District since 2015, where his responsibilities include safely transporting students, ensuring proper student behavior, performing regular bus inspections and maintenance, and providing support for disabled students. He previously worked as a Human Resources Supervisor for the California Army National Guard from 2006 to 2015 and as an Automated Logistics Specialist from 2009 to 2013. Northfield lists his education as a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Human Resources from University of Phoenix and Associate's Degrees from Coleman College and San Diego City College.
1. Kurt A. Northfield
10477 Hermanos Road, San Diego, CA 92124 (858) 560-5696
kanorthfield@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/kurt-northfield
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experience as a Human Resources Supervisor where my communication and interpersonal abilities can work
to improve the culture of the company and the employees.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pick students up from home / school / bus stop and drop them to their destinations
Ensure that all students are strapped in properly
Chart out best possible route for the bus keeping in mind time and safety
Provide safety instructions to students on a constant basis
Ensure that driving is done in a defensive manner especially where varying traffic conditions and
inclement weather is concerned
Instruct bus attendants to accompany students across streets
Ensure appropriate student behavior while on the bus
Document and report any unruly behavior
Perform inspection on bus at the beginning of each shift to ensure safety
Make sure that all fluid and tire air pressure levels are accurate
Check brakes and lights periodically
Repair minor mechanical faults in the bus and report major ones
Clean and maintain the exterior and interior of the bus such as seats and carpets
Assist students with loading their bags onto the bus
Provide support to students with disabilities by helping them embark and disembark from the bus and
assisting them with wheelchairs and car seats
Maintain mileage information and accident reports
Keep records of student information such as names, addresses and telephone numbers
Maintain knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures and perform them in the event of an emergency
Ensure that the bus is being operated in accordance to relevant legislation and policies
WORK HISTORY
School Bus Driver
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION December 2015 - Present
Human Resources Supervisor
CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Long Beach, California February 2006 – November 2015
Automated Logistics Specialist
CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, El Cajon, California April 2009 – June 2013
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree Business Management/ Human Resources – Universityof Phoenix
Associates of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems – Coleman College
Associates of Science Degree in Commercial Art – San Diego City College
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
Class B Driver’s License with School Bus Endorsement
CPR & First Aid Certified
SKILLS / LANGUAGES
Excellent driving record, Proven ability to drive in inclement weather conditions, Able to communicate via two-
way radio device, Good attention to details, Able to understand and carry out written instructions, Excellent
problem solving skills.