Ashan warnakulasuriya
Mickleham,VIC
Summary
Professional, experienced transportation specialist prepared for key role in public transit operations. Proven track record of ensuring passenger safety, adhering to schedules, and maintaining vehicle standards. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Well-versed in route management, traffic regulations, and customer service. Reliable and flexible, fostering trust and efficiency within teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Metro Pty Ltd
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from bus.
- Mentored new hires by sharing best practices for effective communication with passengers and navigating complex routes safely.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Accepted and processed fares.
Chef
Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
Delivery Driver
Coles Supermarket
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivering various items to customers on designated routes
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete achieving customer satisfaction
- Accepting payments for delivered items
- Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record
- Cleaning and servicing van for the next delivery fulfilled
- Performs periodic check-ups, diagnoses potential vehicle problems and Refuels vehicle
- Preparing log of all deliveries and other documents relating to deliveries
- Load and unload items from vehicles
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 15 miles from home location.
Delivery Driver
Coles
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules
- Achieving customer satisfaction and transporting items in a safe
- Ensuring orders are properly fulfilled
- Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles
- Maintaining regular communication with route dispatchers
- Cleaning and servicing van for the next delivery fulfilled
Education
Advanced diploma - hospitality management
NIET
11-2022
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Academic Australisia Polytechnic
05-2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Customer relations skills
- Traffic law adherence
Residency
Australia
Permanentresidency
citizen
References
asanka weerasinghe,deparment manager,woolworth sunbury rosenthal,asankaw1979@gmail.com,0415511277
champika jayasekara , owner 0f spicer corner ,champika.jayasekara@yahoo.com, 0479145551
Personal Information
- Age: 31
- srilankan(australian)
- Driving License: Australian full driving license
- folk lift license
Timeline
Bus Operator
Metro Pty Ltd
11.2023 - 09.2024
Chef
Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel
11.2021 - 10.2023
Delivery Driver
Coles Supermarket
01.2021 - 08.2021
Delivery Driver
Coles
01.2018 - 01.2021
Advanced diploma - hospitality management
NIET
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Academic Australisia Polytechnic
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