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David Banister

Sandhurst,Australia

Summary

As an experienced transport and logistics professional with more than 30 years experience managing facility and fleet operations, I am seeking a position that will allow me to apply my extensive industry experience and excellent work ethic to drive company performance and results. My previous experience has seen me responsible for client and stakeholder management, customer service, and meeting and exceeding targets and P&L deliverables. I am highly skilled in all aspects of transport and logistics and fleet management, including previous experience managing fleets of over 1000 vehicles, and staff bases of over 100 employees. I have meticulous time management skills and an excellent ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. My excellent customer service and people management skills are enhanced by my effective communication and leadership skills. Having started my career in the industry as a team member and driver, then progressing to team leader, state manger and national operations manager, I have a sound understanding of all levels of operations which compliments my ability to manage people and teams.

Experienced with safe and efficient driving practices, ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes excellent route planning and vehicle maintenance skills to maintain operational efficiency. Track record of reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting transportation demands.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Subcontractor Driver

Jet Couriers
01.2023 - Current
  • Sub-contractor driver utilizing a 2T van preforming ad hoc pick up and delivery of contracts of carriage.

Self Employed

Transport Company
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Managed day to day operations, Fleet and logistical Management of 6 drivers.
  • Daily Route planning.
  • Customer service Administration and Billing.
  • Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail, including preparation of documents, reports and record keeping.
  • Excellent professional relationships with all stake holders including customers.
  • Meeting deadlines and managing multiple, conflicting priorities

Central & Northern QLD Area Manager

Toll
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Direct responsible for Mackay, Rockhampton and Gladstone Branches, including sales, customer service, operations, rostering and profit and loss.
  • Direct responsible for Townsville and Cairns Branches and licensees, ensuring licensees are meeting Toll Group corporate requirements for sales, service and branch KPI’s.

National Operations Manager Courier & Taxi Trucks

Allied Express
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Direct manager of 5 State Managers and Branch Managers, including an indirect report of 1000+ sub-contractors, 5 radio rooms and fleet departments.
  • Ensuring Branches were to meet company service levels, driver earnings and customers expectations were met.
  • This role was also responsible for the profit and loss of each branch. Full P&L responsibility for $100,000,000 revenue.
  • Direct report to the CEO including preparation and presentation of key reports
  • Review operational and safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all subcontractors onboarding met company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored and managed branches service performances meeting internal and external stakeholders requirements.
  • Completed regular compliance audits on all branches.

Depot and Warehouse Manager

Farragher
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Ensured the warehouse team met optimum resource levels to meet the required service levels to meet Woolworths service levels and expectations
  • Encouraged a safe working culture and environment
  • Lead the team ensuring all orders were picked and despatched within the agreed timelines and timeslots were met and adhered too.
  • Oversaw the inventory control, including stock receiving, storage and despatching.
  • Managed Logistics and optimized routes to support timely and efficient deliveries.
  • Direct responsibility of the depot Profit & Loss

National Operations Manager

TNT Sameday
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for five State Managers and associated Branch Managers (direct reports) including extended reports (indirect) of 2000+ sub-contractors and company drivers, 5 despatch (radio rooms) and fleet departments.
  • Ensuring all branches met service, customer expectations and financial targets.
  • Full P&L responsibility for $300,000,000 revenue.
  • Review operational and safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all subcontractors onboarding met company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored and managed branches service performances meeting internal and external stakeholders requirements.
  • Completed regular compliance audits on all branches.

Education

Cert IV - Finance

AAMC Training
01.2018

Skills

  • Employee development and management
  • Results-driven
  • Customer service oriented
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Cost management
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Scheduling and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills
  • Natural leader that demonstrates initiative
  • Develops rapport with all stakeholders and peers
  • Ability to think critically and problem solve
  • Holds current full drivers licence and own reliable vehicle

Timeline

Subcontractor Driver

Jet Couriers
01.2023 - Current

Self Employed

Transport Company
01.2018 - 01.2023

Central & Northern QLD Area Manager

Toll
01.2013 - 01.2018

National Operations Manager Courier & Taxi Trucks

Allied Express
01.2009 - 01.2013

Depot and Warehouse Manager

Farragher
01.2005 - 01.2008

National Operations Manager

TNT Sameday
01.2000 - 01.2005

Cert IV - Finance

AAMC Training
David Banister