Nicolas Cortes

• Deliver fresh flowers to a range of clients across Melbourne, including the Hills region, CBD, and airport, ensuring safe and on-time transportation.
• Operate and maintain an Isuzu FSR 700 truck, a 4-tonne truck, and a delivery van, adjusting to different vehicle sizes based on daily delivery needs.
• Conduct deliveries during early morning hours (from as early as 3:00 a.m.) and occasionally at night, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to meeting operational schedules.
• Perform thorough vehicle inspections before and after each shift, and schedule monthly maintenance checks to ensure compliance with safety regulations and peak vehicle performance.
• Load and unload flower stock at multiple destinations, requiring frequent vehicle entry/exit and attention to handling fragile goods efficiently and accurately.
• Collaborate with dispatch and warehouse teams to optimize delivery routes, resolve delivery issues, and consistently meet high standards of customer service.
• Motivated and reliable truck driver with strong experience in logistics and refrigerated transport.
• Skilled in safe driving, vehicle inspections, and efficient route planning.
• Proven ability to deliver goods on time while maintaining excellent customer service and care for cargo.
• Also experienced in aviation and team coordination, bringing a disciplined and goal-oriented mindset to every role.
• Quick to adapt, committed to continuous learning, and always ready to take responsibility and meet operational targets in demanding environments.

Marcapasos S.A.S. – El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia
January 2022 – December 2022

• Assisted passengers with special needs (wheelchair users, elderly, etc.) during boarding and disembarkation procedures.
• Supported baggage handling operations including loading and unloading luggage to and from aircraft holds.
• Gained practical experience working around aircraft, understanding ground handling procedures and safety protocols.
• Operated in a high-pressure airport environment, maintaining punctuality and professionalism.
• Followed strict airport and airline security and safety regulations.

• Operated a refrigerated medium-rigid truck, transporting fresh produce, beverages, and perishable goods to 5–10 clients daily across Bogotá and nearby regions.
• Performed thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checks on engine fluids, tyres, brake systems, lights, refrigeration units, and overall vehicle condition.
• Identified and reported early mechanical issues using internal checklists and logbooks to support preventive maintenance.
• Ensured load security, temperature control, and hygiene standards in compliance with food safety transport regulations.
• Coordinated closely with dispatch and warehouse staff to meet tight delivery schedules and optimize route efficiency.
• Gained valuable experience working independently in early-morning and night shifts, under time pressure and with high attention to safety.
• Developed strong awareness of mechanical systems, operational safety, and vehicle performance—skills transferable to aircraft maintenance environments.