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RAYMOND JOSEPH ANDREWS

Blacktown

Summary

Professional truck driving expert prepared for this role with focus on delivering results and maintaining high standards. I’m punctual, reliable and physically fit. Strong collaboration skills and adaptability ensure seamless teamwork and reliability. Expertise in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance. Known for dependability, flexibility, and results-driven approach. Experienced with managing transportation logistics and ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes strong navigational skills and route planning to maximize efficiency and safety. Track record of maintaining vehicle standards and adhering to regulatory requirements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Oz Furniture
06.2024 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Improved overall organizational productivity by implementing efficient time management techniques for both driving hours and non-driving tasks.
  • Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
  • Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
  • Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Owner Driver

Ashley’s Furniture
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • As of April 2023 I've worked as an owner driver in Ashley’s furniture delivering furnture
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Owner Driver

Nick Scali Furniture
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Looking after runs, loading trucks and Qc checking furniture.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Strap and tie down furniture
  • Blanket and cover fragile items for transport
  • Contact customers to advice of delivery times
  • Complete all required paperwork for the business and Customer
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Delivery Offsider/Warehouse Worker

Plush Sofas
02.2016 - 07.2022
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Allocating stock to appropriate sections
  • Picking, palletising and dispatching of orders via Rf scanner
  • Delivering sofas to customers houses on tight schedules
  • Loading/unloading containers and trucks using manual and electric pallet jack
  • Allocating and organizing runs for the next day
  • General house keeping
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
  • Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
  • Supported customer satisfaction efforts through prompt resolution of delivery issues.

Cold Storage/Dispatch/ Warehouse worker

Beak & Johnston
10.2012 - 12.2015
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.
  • Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
  • RF Scanning
  • Shrink wrapping orders
  • Pick Packing produce from freezers
  • Using electric pallet jack to prepare orders
  • Quality assurance checks
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Resigned to pursue a new role at plush furniture

Education

High School Diploma -

Casula High School
Casula, NSW
12.2008

Skills

  • Excellent customer service
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • MR Truck licence
  • Electric Pallet Jack Exp
  • Route planning expertise
  • Long-haul driving
  • Great reading and writing
  • Hard working
  • Experienced in deliveries and removals
  • Rf scanning
  • Team Player
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Heavy lifting capabilities
  • Warehouse experience

References

Provided on request

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 07/13/92

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Oz Furniture
06.2024 - Current

Owner Driver

Ashley’s Furniture
04.2023 - 05.2024

Owner Driver

Nick Scali Furniture
08.2022 - 04.2023

Delivery Offsider/Warehouse Worker

Plush Sofas
02.2016 - 07.2022

Cold Storage/Dispatch/ Warehouse worker

Beak & Johnston
10.2012 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Casula High School
RAYMOND JOSEPH ANDREWS