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Usaia Ratumaiwai TACAQE

Newman,WA

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 5 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Truck Driver experienced using GPS to determine efficient routes. Hardworking individual with more than 10 years of safe driving.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Worker

Woollahra Municipal Council
08.2023 - 08.2025

Driving and operating garbage truck on daily basis

Operating mechanical sweeper machine

Assist in street pavement allignment and replacement

Maintain cleanliness of parks, beaches and business centres

Truck Driver

Direct Courier
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Rigid) for Direct/FRF Courier for 4 weeks
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
  • Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.

Cashier

Ampol Marulan Service Station
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.

Formskaff Worker

City Form Limited
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.

Owner and Manager of Tacaqe Investment

Tacaqe Investment
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.

IT Officer

Fiji Government
01.2003 - 01.2018
  • Identified and acted on opportunities to improve and update software and systems.
  • Recommended hardware and software acquisitions to help users assess needs and justify equipment and services.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of applicable regulations to guarantee that designs, operations and IT systems met those requirements.
  • Assessed system needs, improved design processes and enabled systems to align more closely with business expectations.
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
  • Managed backup, user account and helpdesk systems.
  • Procured IT resources for strategic and operational computing requirements.
  • Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.

Tourist Guide

United Touring Company / ATS Pacific Tours
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Developed guest relationships to achieve high level of satisfaction.
  • Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high quality guest tours.
  • Monitored visitors' activities to verify compliance with establishment, tour regulations and safety practices.
  • Planned itineraries in accordance with weather forecasts and length of each tour.
  • Educated and shared natural, geological and cultural history through story-telling.
  • Made successful hotspot recommendations to guests based on individual tastes and preferences.
  • Selected travel routes and sites based on knowledge of specific areas.

Education

Information Technology

APTECH WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE
FIJI
01.2002

Nadi Muslim College
Fiji
12.1995

Certificate IV - Information Technology

Fiji National University
Fiji
01.1991

Nasau Primary School
Koro, Islands
01.1988

Skills

  • Cargo Handling
  • Clean MVR
  • Route Management
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Work Logging
  • Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Heavy Lifting
  • GPS Applications
  • Map Reading
  • Truck Maneuvering
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Planning Ability

Accomplishments

  • Personal Details
  • Full Name: Usaia Ratumaiwai Tacaqe
  • D.OB: 14/09/1976
  • Age: 46
  • Place of Birth: Koro, Fiji Islands

Languages

English
Limited Working
Fijian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Operational Worker

Woollahra Municipal Council
08.2023 - 08.2025

Truck Driver

Direct Courier
04.2023 - 05.2023

Cashier

Ampol Marulan Service Station
01.2023 - 03.2023

Formskaff Worker

City Form Limited
12.2022 - 01.2023

Owner and Manager of Tacaqe Investment

Tacaqe Investment
01.2018 - 01.2022

IT Officer

Fiji Government
01.2003 - 01.2018

Tourist Guide

United Touring Company / ATS Pacific Tours
01.1998 - 01.2000

Information Technology

APTECH WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE

Nadi Muslim College

Certificate IV - Information Technology

Fiji National University

Nasau Primary School
Usaia Ratumaiwai TACAQE