- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Travelling
- Camping
- Team Sports
David Te Awa
Redank Plains,QLD
Summary
Dedicated bus driver with a strong focus on safety and customer service. Expert in pre-trip inspections and weather condition driving, ensuring secure and timely transport for all passengers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Servant Bus Driver
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane, QLD
09.2010 - 06.2026
- Operated buses efficiently, ensuring timely transport of passengers across designated routes.
- Adhered to safety protocols and traffic regulations, promoting a secure travel environment.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying and addressing mechanical issues promptly.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, providing necessary support for safe boarding and alighting.
Bus Driver
Westside Bus Company
Ipswich, QLD
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Operated transit buses safely across designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations, maintaining passenger safety during all trips.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying maintenance issues and ensuring vehicle readiness.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, providing support for boarding and alighting as needed.
New Car Sales Consultant
Southside Honda
Brisbane, QLD
03.2005 - 02.2010
- Developed strong customer relationships through active listening and tailored product recommendations.
- Conducted thorough vehicle presentations, highlighting features and benefits to enhance customer engagement.
- Collaborated with finance department to streamline paperwork processes for smoother transactions.
- Trained new sales team members on effective sales techniques and dealership procedures.
Painter & Decorating
Program Maintenance Services
Brisbane, QLD
02.1990 - 02.2005
- Executed precise surface preparation and painting techniques to ensure high-quality finishes.
- Utilized various tools, including sprayers and rollers, for efficient paint application across diverse projects.
- Mentored junior painters on safety protocols and effective painting methods to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop timely schedules and allocate resources effectively.
Education
Apprenticeship - Painting & Decorating
Tafe NSW
Ultimo, NSW02.1994
No Degree -
Bay of Islands High School
Kawakawa, NZ1988
Skills
- Safety-focused
- Weather condition driving
- Pre-trip inspections
- Strong focus on customer service
- Work independently or as part of a team
Certification
- Painting & Decorating, Sydney Tafe - 4 year apprenticeship
Interests
Timeline
Public Servant Bus Driver
Brisbane City Council
09.2010 - 06.2026
Bus Driver
Westside Bus Company
03.2010 - 09.2010
New Car Sales Consultant
Southside Honda
03.2005 - 02.2010
Painter & Decorating
Program Maintenance Services
02.1990 - 02.2005
Apprenticeship - Painting & Decorating
Tafe NSW
No Degree -
Bay of Islands High School