Hi, I’m
Benjamin Cook
Perth
Summary
Professional driver prepared for role focused on efficient and timely deliveries. Brings valuable experience in route planning and customer service, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. Known for strong team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and tasks.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Door Dash
Independent Delivery Driver
04.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Ensuring that I deliver the order in a time efficient manner and is completed within the time frame allocated
- Making sure I am abiding by all of the road rules at all times and being aware of any delays on the road to ensure that the order is completed on time
- Being aware of my surroundings at all times, some areas that I deliver to require me to be aware of houses, anyone walking around and just ensuring I am safe at all times
- During the break between August and April I have concentrated primarily on my fitness for entrance into the WA Police Force
- My current focus is to be at fitness level above the required level so that I can be the best I can be
- I am also studying what I can with regards to requirements for applying and making myself fully aware and understand all that is involved
No Limits Perth
Volunteer
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Amazon
Warehouse Associate
03.2024 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Independently processed and packaged orders accurately with use of finger scanner
- Ensured stocks and inventory were well-organized and maintained during sortation
- Examined and inspected products for defects and damages
- Receiving, unloading, and arranging inventory items appropriately from bags, tub and carts
- Discharging duties in strict compliance with Amazon safety and hygiene regulations
- Actively participated and contributed ideas on ways to improve warehousing procedures
- Whilst carrying out my duties, I followed the state health and safety regulations and practices
- Dispatch – stage routes / checked in drivers / opened, closed necessary lanes / dispatched routes to drivers for loading
- Worked as a team to ensure on time dispatch was achieved (minimum 90% average)
- Communicating with drivers, providing guidance and patience to ensure they loaded their vehicles within the allocated time
- Adapting to different volumes of packages, technical issues and various other issues that arose during shifts
- Carrying out my specific role during sortation/dispatch as effectively and efficiently as possible with attention to detail to avoid errors
- In July 2024, I went on an overseas holiday for 5 weeks and upon return required minor toe surgery
- This time away from work, took me over the 60 day absence and my contract expired
- I was hoping to get back into my position with Amazon, (through Adecco) however have been advised the next intake date is unknown
- I am regularly in touch with the recruitment representative and waiting on the next intake
- I was regarded by my peers and supervisors as a valuable team member who effectively and efficiently carried out my role each and every day
Mario's Pizza
Delivery Driver & All Rounder
03.2021 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Cleaning and organisation of the site environment
- Adhering to safety, quality and production standards
- Standing and walking
- Lifting and moving products
- Responsible for handling cash and eftpos payments upon delivery
- Packing and sorting products
- Customer Service - Face to face interaction with customers for pizza delivery
- Resolving customer complaints and queries upon deliveries
- To ensure, fast and safe delivery of orders to our customers, which included having to adapt to various delivery locations to any road works/road closures
- Communicating with my boss and customers to ensure the delivery was carried out smoothly and efficiently
Australian Electoral Commission
Polling Assistant
05.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Be one of the first points of contact for voters and issued ballot papers to voters
- Ensured the security of ballot boxes throughout polling and that votes are placed in the correct ballot box
- Organised and managed the queue of voters and directed voters to relevant voting points and where to exit the polling place
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment complying with Covid guidelines
Ganges Indian Restaurant
Volunteer
03.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies.
Education
Ballajura Community College
WACE certificate
12.2016
University Overview
Attained WACE certificate for Graduation of Year 12
Edith Cowan University
from University Preparation Course, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice
07.2024
University Overview
- University Preparation Course (Completed)
- Bachelor of Science (discontinued)
- Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice (Didn’t meet the passing requirements)
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Valid Driver's license
- Effective team collaboration
- Effective time organization
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Clear communication
- Punctual and dependable
- Quick to adapt
- Strong analytical skills
- Detailed report writing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Independent Delivery Driver
Door Dash
04.2025 - Current
Volunteer
No Limits Perth
03.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
03.2024 - 08.2024
Polling Assistant
Australian Electoral Commission
05.2022 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver & All Rounder
Mario's Pizza
03.2021 - 02.2024
Volunteer
Ganges Indian Restaurant
03.2019 - 12.2019
Edith Cowan University
from University Preparation Course, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice
Ballajura Community College
WACE certificate
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