Benjamin Formosa
Campsie
Summary
- Seeking to obtain a responsible position in transport where my skills, knowledge and experience will be contributed towards the improvement of the company. I am looking for a challenging position that will utilize my skills and experiences and which will also provide me with the opportunity for growth and advancement
- Excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
- Have a strong interpersonal skill.
- Ability to work in stress environment
- Able to work without help in fast paced environment.
- Willingness to achieve tight deadlines by working hard.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet controller
GMK Logistics
03.2022 - Current
- Allocate areas and deliveries to drivers
- Manage drivers start and finish times to suit operational needs
- Induct and mentor new drivers
- Hold regular toolbox talks with drivers about ways to improve effective deliveries
- Fix and manage all problem deliveries
- Organise and manage ADHOC Tail gate and small truck deliveries
- Coordinate work to comply with HVNL
- Use my knowledge and professionalism each day to make sure the fleet is used in a way profitable to the business
NSW Fleet Manager
Allied Express
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Induction of new drivers
- Management of driver rosters
- Interviewing drivers
- Sign up and start new drivers
- Making sure all sub contractors are compliant with all necessary insurances
- Manage decals and truck curtains up keep for all drivers
- Run drivers sick leave report for Allocators daily
- Train drivers to use PDA device
- Call all driver leads and arrange and conduct interviews
- Manage annual leave for all drivers throughout the state
Shift Manager
Micway Cold Logistics
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Answered customer service inquiries, created timely solutions to ensure high level of service
- Develop and maintain excellent service with internal and external customers
- Hold regular toolbox talks with drivers about ways to improve effective deliveries
- Allocate areas and deliveries to drivers
- Coordinate all deliveries
- Making sure KPI target is met daily
- Move trucks and trailers around the depot for drivers
- Induction of new drivers
- Knowledge of WHS legislative requirements
Operations Supervisor
Direct Freight Express
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Answered customer service inquiries, created timely solutions to ensure high level of service
- Develop and maintain excellent service with internal and external customers
- Hold regular toolbox talks with drivers about ways to improve effective deliveries
- Allocate areas and deliveries to drivers
- Coordinate all deliveries
- Making sure KPI target is met daily
- Supervise staff of more than 45+ drivers and 2 Team leaders
- Ensure all unloads are completed within a timeframe for productivity of the company
- Move trucks and trailers around the depot for drivers
- Induction of new drivers
- Management of driver rosters
- Interviewing drivers
- Fix and manage all problem deliveries
- Knowledge of WHS legislative requirements
Truck and Dog Driver
Avijohn Contracting (Part Time)
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Driving Heavy vehicles
- Operation HC truck with trailer (Flocon)
- Operating tipper trucks (Mack Truck and Dog)
- Picking up asphalt from the plant and delivering to required sites
- Meeting all required time frames
Operations Co-ordinator
Direct Freight Express
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Answered customer service inquiries, created timely solutions to ensure high level of service
- Develop and maintain excellent service with internal and external customers
- Hold regular toolbox talks with drivers about ways to improve effective deliveries
- Allocate areas and deliveries to drivers
- Coordinate all deliveries
- Making sure KPI target is met daily
- Supervise staff of more than 25+ people
- Ensure all unloads are completed within a timeframe for productivity of the company
- Move trucks around depot for drivers
- Induction of new drivers
- Management of driver rosters
- Interviewing drivers
- Fix and manage all problem deliveries
- Knowledge of WHS legislative requirements
PUD Driver (Pick-up and delivery)
Direct Freight Express
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Multiple deliveries (50+)
- Driving MR 4t truck, 12 pallet truck, Semi trailers
- Verified order details and attained customer signature on PDA device
- Route Scheduling
- Map Reading
- Road Safety
- Loading and unloading truck with goods
- Ensure loading and unloading of freight in a safe manner
- Maintained the assigned vehicle in neat, clean and functional condition
- Provided quality customer service through established rapport with customers
- Maintained a professional, neat and orderly appearance with customer
Tradesman painter
Kents collision and customs
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Preparation
- Painting
- Cleaning
- Driving forklift truck
- Booth maintenance
Tradesman Painter
Sloane built Trailers
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Preparation
- Painting
- Cleaning
- Drive forklift truck
- Booth maintenance
- Teaching apprentices
Apprentice Painter/Tradesman Painter
Royans Truck And Trailer Repairs
12.2007 - 12.2011
- Preparation
- Painting
- Cleaning
- Drive forklift truck
- Booth maintenance
Cook/Customer Service
Red Rooster
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Shelf Packaging
- Handling Money
- Cleaning
Education
Certificate III - Automotive Vehicle Body
Campbelltown Tafe
CampbelltownCertificate III - Transport and Logistics – Driving Operations
Certificate IV - Transport and Logistics
Kogarah Tafe
Kogarah03.2025
High School -
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Campbelltown01.2007
Skills
- Route optimization
- Driver scheduling
- Delivery coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Fleet management
- Performance monitoring
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- KPI achievement
- Employee training
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Operational efficiency
- Safety compliance
- Driver management
- Transportation planning
- Load planning
- Asset utilization
- Fleet scheduling expertise
- Cost reduction strategies
- Dispatching operations
- Route planning software
- Vehicle maintenance management
- Fleet optimization
- Operations and logistics
- Fleet scheduling
- Delivery schedule oversight
- Vehicle inspections
- Effective communication
- Transportation regulations
- Route planning
- Employee management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Cost control
Closing Statement
I am very enthusiastic, motivated, a team player and always enjoy a challenge, I don’t mind traveling and I am extremely keen to further my skills. I wish to discuss my credentials with you further and I promise to work to my utmost potential. Your establishment would gain a very dependable and hardworking employee. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 0405385998 if you wish to arrange an interview.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/08/91
Professional Referees
- Joe, Operation’s Manager, 0438880766
- Joe Shehade, Operations Supervisor, 0405338598
Timeline
Fleet controller
GMK Logistics
03.2022 - Current
NSW Fleet Manager
Allied Express
04.2021 - 03.2022
Shift Manager
Micway Cold Logistics
08.2020 - 04.2021
Operations Supervisor
Direct Freight Express
08.2018 - 08.2020
Truck and Dog Driver
Avijohn Contracting (Part Time)
05.2018 - 12.2018
Operations Co-ordinator
Direct Freight Express
08.2016 - 08.2018
PUD Driver (Pick-up and delivery)
Direct Freight Express
04.2014 - 08.2016
Tradesman painter
Kents collision and customs
12.2012 - 04.2014
Tradesman Painter
Sloane built Trailers
12.2011 - 12.2012
Apprentice Painter/Tradesman Painter
Royans Truck And Trailer Repairs
12.2007 - 12.2011
Cook/Customer Service
Red Rooster
01.2006 - 02.2007
Certificate III - Automotive Vehicle Body
Campbelltown Tafe
Certificate III - Transport and Logistics – Driving Operations
Certificate IV - Transport and Logistics
Kogarah Tafe
High School -
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
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