Thomas Van Donkelaar
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Team Leader with proven expertise in traffic management at Alpha Traffic Management, excelling in emergency response and team coordination. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and training new employees. Skilled in effective communication and adept at implementing innovative solutions to drive business development and customer satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Alpha Traffic Management
Greensborough, Victoria
02.2022 - Current
- Team led traffic management in emergencies for Yarra Valley Water. Crews of two or more.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure the efficient completion of projects. Strict adherence to TMP and records for every job.
- Team leader vehicle check daily
- Provided training for new employees on proper methods for controlling vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure that appropriate signs were posted and that work zones were properly marked off from surrounding roads.
Traffic Controller
Traffica Road Services
02.2018 - Current
- Gate work and traffic management for City Yarra Project CYP on Night and Day shifts
- The gate work has its own demands, which involve full shift awareness and is different to freeway and cottage traffic management which require hyper alert team work for safety and avoiding late road opening fines
- Have closed lanes and been involved in city, metropolitan and country cottage lane closure and traffic control
- An accredited Traffic Controller with full PPE for night and day
- Thomas has his own vehicle and will safely and effectively meet requirements for your Organisation
In-home Sales Representative
Australian Outdoor Living
Greensborough, Victoria
03.2015 - 09.2015
- In-home sales four appointments a day . Commission only three presentations a day.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Outbound Phone Sales
Aspire Solar
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Provide Concierge level service to win customers
Sales Representative
Solarcare
08.2010 - 09.2010
- Quoting & Service calls, Selling and signing finance
- Attending presentations & Making appointments
Sales Representative
Eco Care Systems
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Quoting & service calls, Presentations of products
- Customer service, Selling and contract work for finance
Soil Technician
Construction Soil Test
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Soil testing in the field and laboratory & technical advisor
Special Combat Performer
Spyglass Productions
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Second unit production & Special combat performer
Copywriter/Marketing Co-ordinator
Ironwood Recycled Reclaimed Timber
01.1997 - 12.2002
- Designing and maintaining database & Increasing sales
- Educating existing customers about product developments
Health and Fitness Instructor
Parklea Young Offenders Correctional Centre
01.1997 - 12.2001
- Implementing fitness and personal exercise programs.
- Overcame numeracy and literacy barriers with acting exercises to understand essential principles of personal training..
Learning Organisation Facilitator
Murdoch Magazines
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Collaborated with the Manager of Transformation and Discovery at Murdoch Magazines.
- Two books on higher communication were converted to practical three hour seminar with every employee in company Designed/implemented companywide module using acting games
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure all expectations were met during the facilitation process.
- Evaluated facilitator performance against predetermined criteria set out by management.
Company Director
The Action Workshop
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Gaining service and financial support from the Government
- Creation of a facility to test action sequences in film production.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Negotiated partnerships with vendors or suppliers that provide maximum value at minimal costs.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Communication
University of Technology, Sydney
01.2002
Stunt perform / direction / visual effects coordination -
Digital Pictures – The Action Workshop
01.1996
Small Business Management -
Small Business Institute
Sydney01.1995
Full-time acting training -
Actors’ Centre
NSW01.1993
Film production specialist extension student -
Australian Film Television & Radio School
01.1992
Certificate of Audio Visual Media -
Royal Melbourne University of Technology
01.1988
Skills
- Management Skills
- Traffic management
- Team coordination
- Emergency response
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Teaching
- Reliable
- Producer
- Sales
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Account management
- Construction
- Soil test technician
- Stunt performer in cars, bikes, fights, ropes and rigs
References
Provided on request
Certification
2023 Cove RIIWHS205E & Cove RIIWHS302E
2021 CFMEU - RIIOHS205D & RIIOHS302D
Worksafe industry card (WHITECARD)
First Aid level 2 CFMEU
Current Drivers License
Timeline
Team Leader
Alpha Traffic Management
02.2022 - Current
Traffic Controller
Traffica Road Services
02.2018 - Current
In-home Sales Representative
Australian Outdoor Living
03.2015 - 09.2015
Outbound Phone Sales
Aspire Solar
05.2012 - 04.2013
Sales Representative
Solarcare
08.2010 - 09.2010
Sales Representative
Eco Care Systems
01.2010 - 08.2010
Soil Technician
Construction Soil Test
01.2008 - 01.2009
Special Combat Performer
Spyglass Productions
01.2003 - 12.2005
Copywriter/Marketing Co-ordinator
Ironwood Recycled Reclaimed Timber
01.1997 - 12.2002
Health and Fitness Instructor
Parklea Young Offenders Correctional Centre
01.1997 - 12.2001
Learning Organisation Facilitator
Murdoch Magazines
01.1997 - 12.1997
Company Director
The Action Workshop
01.1994 - 12.1996
Graduate Diploma - Communication
University of Technology, Sydney
Stunt perform / direction / visual effects coordination -
Digital Pictures – The Action Workshop
Small Business Management -
Small Business Institute
Full-time acting training -
Actors’ Centre
Film production specialist extension student -
Australian Film Television & Radio School
Certificate of Audio Visual Media -
Royal Melbourne University of Technology
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