Semesa Navatu Dau
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Responsible Driver with 12 years of experience generating sales while maintaining personalized service. Background developing deep customer connections to increase revenue. Brings superior work ethic and excellent people skills to delivery process.
Hardworking with over 15 years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Safety-focused Motor Vehicle Operator committed to on-time transport and delivery of goods and personnel. Versatile and dependable team player with innate navigational sense even when GPS fails. Communicates consistently and clearly with customers and colleagues verbally and via approved technology, eliminating transportation misunderstandings and errors.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/offsider
Hunters Express
Campbeltown , Nsw
07.2023 - Current
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
Tipper Driver
Multi Link Transport
Campbeltown
01.2022 - 07.2023
Operator/Machine Operator
Amex Resources Fiji Limited
Lautoka, Fiji
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Evaluated new products for compatibility with existing systems and processes.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Kept abreast of changes in technology related to job duties through continuing education courses.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, scrap rate analysis, downtime reports.
Heavy Truck Driver
China Railway (fiji)Limited
Lautoka , Fiji
01.2013 - 03.2019
- Loaded and unloaded cargo with the help of dock workers or lift gates.
- Managed time efficiently to make sure all deliveries were completed on schedule.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Performed preventative maintenance on trucks such as oil changes, tire rotations.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Inspected trucks for mechanical items and safety issues prior to driving.
- Performed [Timeframe] inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Obtained proper permits for hauling oversized loads across state lines.
- Responded promptly to requests from dispatchers concerning changes in routes or delivery schedules.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, which resulted in [Number]% decrease in calls to company support line.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery times, routes and special instructions.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Took necessary steps to minimize any delays caused due to inclement weather conditions or traffic jams.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics, and productivity records.
- Collaborated with dock workers, warehouse personnel while loading, unloading freight from truck trailers.
- Verified load accuracy by comparing freight manifests with items loaded onto truck.
Dump Truck Driver
Zhenda Development (Fiji) Limited
Suva, Fiji
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Reported any incidents involving spills or damage immediately upon arrival at destination.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays due to weather conditions or heavy traffic.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the dump truck in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Positioned blocks and tarps to secure load for transit and prevent materials loss.
- Moved hand and foot controls to loosen and dump material adhering to truck body.
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
- Inspected materials to ensure correct and secure loading.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics, and productivity records.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving accidents or breakdowns along routes.
- Complied with applicable laws governing the transport of hazardous materials including documentation requirements.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Assisted with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Clerical Officer
Ministry of Health
Lautoka , Fiji
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Delivered and retrieved items to and from departments by hand or push carts.
- Maintained and updated filing systems both manually and electronically.
- Researched customer inquiries regarding products or services offered by the company.
- Proofread and corrected correspondence and reports for error-free documentation.
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
- Prepared documents such as invoices, reports, memos, letters, and other correspondence.
- Handled confidential information in a discreet manner.
- Entered and updated patrons' records on computers.
- Located books and periodicals for patrons.
- Sorted books, publications, and other items according to established procedures.
- Managed reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library and removing out-of-date items.
- Assisted patrons in regards to library's computer system and gave instructions for logging onto Internet.
- Classified and catalogued items according to content and purpose.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons to librarians.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and preparing for mailing.
- Processed, stored, transported and displayed [Type] merchandise.
- Answered telephones, took messages, transferred calls to appropriate personnel.
- Lent, reserved and collected books at circulation desks and processed for inter-library loans.
- Monitored office supplies inventory levels and placed orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of information on forms completed by customers or clients before submitting for processing.
- Kept watchful eye on front desk to encourage protected library environment.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations or other projects as needed.
- Checked office supply levels, anticipated needs and placed orders for appropriate stock levels.
- Provided administrative support to supervisors or management personnel as requested.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for staff members.
- Oversaw photocopiers, scanners and computers and instructed patrons in proper use.
- Inspected returned books for condition and due-date status and computed fines.
- Provided general clerical support such as photocopying, faxing, scanning.
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently according to established procedures.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Assisted with special projects as needed.
- Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability and established load limits.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Fiji
Suva03-2003
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Daily Logging
- Appointment Scheduling
- DOT Compliance
- Materials Transport
- Revenue Generation
- Equipment Operation
- City and Non-City Driving
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Time Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Transportation
- Punctual and Reliable
- Processes and Procedures
- Safety Management
- Navigational Systems and GPS
- Vehicle Inspections
- Equipment Monitoring
- Traffic Law Observation
- Safety Protocols
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Driver/offsider
Hunters Express
07.2023 - Current
Tipper Driver
Multi Link Transport
01.2022 - 07.2023
Operator/Machine Operator
Amex Resources Fiji Limited
01.2019 - 08.2022
Heavy Truck Driver
China Railway (fiji)Limited
01.2013 - 03.2019
Dump Truck Driver
Zhenda Development (Fiji) Limited
01.2008 - 01.2012
Clerical Officer
Ministry of Health
01.2006 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
University of Fiji
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