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Lynda Olson

St. Anthony

Summary

Dynamic training professional with extensive experience at The Landline Company, specializing in driver training and safety compliance. Proven track record in operational improvement and effective communication, successfully enhancing training programs across regions. Skilled in record maintenance and fostering a positive learning environment, ensuring drivers meet high standards of performance and safety.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Driver Training

The Landline Company
Trenton
05.2024 - Current
  • Responsibility for all driving training across the U.S. Regions and Canada.
  • Work in close coordination with the Safety and Training department.
  • Train regional managers and drivers' leads as trainers.
  • Maintain driver training records.
  • Proactive recommendations for operational improvement.
  • Currently with the Training team in New Jersey, since May 2024. I fly weekly from Minnesota to New Jersey.

Lead Driver & Trainer

The Landline Company
Bloominton
07.2021 - Current
  • As the Lead Driver, I was responsible for assisting the MN Manager with the daily operations of vehicles and drivers.
  • As the Trainer in the MN location, I was also responsible for assessing new drivers' driving skills.
  • Trained new drivers in the expectations of the Landline operations and procedures.
  • Retrained drivers when an incident or accident had occurred.
  • The training position has taken me to other Landline regions: Colorado, New Jersey, and Canada.

Motor Coach Driver

The Landline Company
Bloomington
07.2020 - Current
  • My employment began at Landline as a Motor Coach Driver.
  • I have driven various equipment, i.e., Prevost, Volvo, and MCI coaches. Also, Transit, Grech, and Sprinter vans.
  • When required, I have assisted in Colorado with the motorcoach routes.

School

First Student Transportation
Plymouth
08.1999 - 06.2020
  • Followed strict adherence to DOT regulations, mandated by state and company policies.
  • Effective skills while working with school-aged children.
  • I was also a part of the Safety Team, Bus Trainer, and Charter Dispatcher.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson, MN
05-1983

Skills

  • Driver training
  • Training and development
  • Safety compliance
  • Operational improvement
  • Clear communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Record maintenance
  • Process documentation
  • Equipment operation
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Positive attitude

Affiliations

  • I am an avid reader of different genres of books and novels.
  • When I am at home for extended periods of time; I will volunteer my free time with Hands-On Twin Cities volunteer organization.

Timeline

Manager of Driver Training

The Landline Company
05.2024 - Current

Lead Driver & Trainer

The Landline Company
07.2021 - Current

Motor Coach Driver

The Landline Company
07.2020 - Current

School

First Student Transportation
08.1999 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson High School
Lynda Olson