Michael Virgona
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Road Train Linehaul Driver
Kalari Transport
03.2020 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Transportation Manager
Various
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Prison Officer, Assistant Superintendent
Corrective Services NSW
07.1988 - 08.1998
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behaviour of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Supervised Correctional Staff and assigned duties.
Education
No Degree - Transport Operations
TAFE Queensland - Bundaberg
Bundaberg, QLD06.2019
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Materials Transport
- Commercial Driving
- Revenue Generation
- Equipment Operation
- Route Management
- Traffic Law Observation
- Problem-Solving
- Database Management
- Transportation
- Strategic Planning
- Equipment Monitoring
- Staff Development
- Safety Management
- Record keeping
Certification
Dangerous Goods
Basic Fatigue Management
SSAN
Standard 11
Current Mine Medical
Explosives Drivers License
Forklift
Excavator
Loader
Timeline
Road Train Linehaul Driver
Kalari Transport
03.2020 - 12.2023
Transportation Manager
Various
01.2002 - 01.2020
Prison Officer, Assistant Superintendent
Corrective Services NSW
07.1988 - 08.1998
No Degree - Transport Operations
TAFE Queensland - Bundaberg
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