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Overview
Work History
Education
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Chris Stokes

Tamworth,NSW

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

B & K Bulk Haulage
04.2025 - Current
  • Operated heavy-duty trucks for local and long-haul transportation of goods.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations during transport operations.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and reliability.
  • Managed delivery schedules to optimize routes and minimize delays.

Operations Coordinator

Parry Logistics
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Boosted productivity by establishing effective communication channels between departments.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget management and resource allocation.
  • Optimized operational efficiency, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Operations/General Manager

Macedon Ranges Towing Pty Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2023
  • Coached, developed and trained current team members to reach business metrics.
  • Made sound financial decisions in regards to waste, exceptions and junk outs related to local profit and loss.
  • Tracked and reported both individual and department productivity, quality and staffing levels and reported progress and concerns.
  • Initiated new program tracking and compliance with existing SOPs.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Built an online presence using social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc)
  • Used multiple suites including Microsoft and MYOB
  • Applied network marketing when and where possible to upsell our products and services
  • Arranged and attended high level meetings with clients such as VicPol, Suncorp and VICSES
  • Scheduled and ran monthly meeting with staff and directors
  • Prepare and complete contacts
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Driver/Manager of Operations

The Ready Towing Group
07.2005 - 03.2017
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanour during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Prepare and complete contracts
  • Managed a team of 110 drivers
  • Secured and maintained Queensland Police Contract overseeing three different sites for impounded vehicles
  • Scheduled and ran monthly meetings with staff

Education

High School Diploma -

Papatoetoe High School
Auckland, New Zealand
12.1985

Skills

    • Strategic Planning
    • Negotiation
    • Fiscal Management
    • Staff Management
    • Process Improvement
    • Emergency Response
    • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
      • Performance Reviewing
      • Decision-Making
      • Task Delegation
      • Social Media (Marketing)
      • Video Editing
      • Desktop Publishing

Available on request

  • History and achievements from VICSES & NSWSES


  • Australian Crime Check


  • Drivers Licence


Referees

Daniel Sacchetta 0417321447 - Director Macedon Ranges Towing


Frank Cullia 0410580874 - Director Macedon Ranges Towing


Michael Bagnell 0438070888 - SES Unit Controller, Gisborne


Kevin Macnae 0450467882 - SES Unit Controller Woodend

Hobbies

  • Music
  • Motorcycles
  • Trips away
  • Volunteering (Current Operations Officer for NSWSES Tamworth Unit)
  • Creating and producing content from my motorcycle trips

Timeline

Truck Driver

B & K Bulk Haulage
04.2025 - Current

Operations Coordinator

Parry Logistics
01.2024 - 04.2025

Operations/General Manager

Macedon Ranges Towing Pty Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2023

Driver/Manager of Operations

The Ready Towing Group
07.2005 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Papatoetoe High School

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