I am an experienced driver, having spent over 40 years in the bus and transport industries.
I pride myself in my ability to problem solve and provide outstanding customer satisfaction by listening to individual service requirements.
I have the ability to work independently or within a team environment and enjoy meeting and working with all types of people.
My management skills and my people skills are strengths which have led to success in all of my previous roles.
My ability to reinvent myself throughout my working life has enabled me to continue to grow and learn as an individual, and approach every new challenge with a sense of fresh enthusiasm.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Driver Bus Lines
10.2023 - Current
Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
Machinery Transport
Trade Towing
01.1988 - 01.2022
Business creator, and owner operator.
Initially worked as a truck driver, transporting heavy equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, backhoes etc, all over Victoria.
Responsible for purchasing and maintaining many different types of heavy transport vehicles.
Expanded the business to employ, train and manage up to 13 employees.
Responsible for all bookings and work distribution, as well as finances including registrations and insurances.
Managed the office, including providing customer service to many large and corporate companies. References available.
Electrical Testing and Tagging
Trade Express Service
01.2010 - 01.2021
Have developed and grown Electrical Testing and Tagging business as owner operator, gaining and retaining many reputable companies as costumers. References available.
Coolroom Hire
Specialised Rentals
01.2007 - 06.2019
Creator, owner and sole operator of party equipment hire business, specialising in supplying mobile cool rooms, spits, sound systems etc to businesses and private functions across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
My roles included but were not limited to taking and coordinating all bookings and subsequent payments, on time delivery, purchasing, management, maintenance and overall up keep of all equipment.
I was able to develop and excellent reputation through outstanding, high end customer service, that enabled the business to expand, and was sold as an ongoing concern.
Coach Bus Driver
Centralian Tours
01.1982 - 01.1988
Originally employed by Casey Coaches driving buses for local school runs and day tours.
Later, sub-contracted to Centralian Coach tours, as a driver for up to 49 passengers on tours right across Australia for up to 2 months at a time.
Responsible for all repairs and maintenance on the coach as well of management of finances for the particular coach whilst on tour.
Education
Not Applicable
Box Hill Technical College
Skills
Dependable and reliable
Effective communication skills
Safety-focused
Safe driving practices
Certification
Passenger Endorsement - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
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