Gary

About me:

Candidate Info :
Hi,
I’m a dedicated hard working employee who understands the complexities of the transport industry, both as a driver, employed manager and owner.
I have a broad knowledge of load Restraint, BFM and COR.

Experience :
Worked As General Manager – Operations at AUSWIDE Transport solutions from January 2017
Provider of linehaul services to the express freight industry.
Operational management and improvements, Health and safety, Client Management, Route Planning, General Management of Operations,
Administration, Materials Handling and Workshops

Worked As Sole Trader at Southern Cross Linehaul from May 2015 to June 2017
Provider of local transport services to the container industry.
Health and safety, Client Management, Reach Stacker Operator

Worked As FNQ Branch Manager at XL Express Pty Ltd from May 2014 to May 2015
Complete restructure of the Cairns depot with full accountability, including
. P&L for the FNQ operation.
Health and safety, Staff Management & Training, Fleet Management – Local
and Linehaul, Client Management, Supplier Relationships, Materials Handling, Service Level Management

Worked As Lead Supervisor at OPC Australia to May 2014
Papua New Guinea.
Successful co-ordination of the transport and crane operations for the Infield Transport sector for Exxon Mobil PNG-LNG project
Training of PNG national employees in all aspects of transport including
“Over dimensional / Out of gauge loading”
Fly in fly out 28-day cycle.

Worked As State Manager then National Operations Manager at Bunker Freight Lines Operations Ltd. Jul from January 2001 to May 2012
Originally a driver for Bunker Freight Lines the moved onto Nightshift Manager, State Manager and finally National Operations Manager for the biggest privately owned Linehaul company in Australia.
BFL had at its peak 180 prime movers, 400 trailers and 300 drivers throughout Australia.

Worked As Operations Manager at Border Express Pty Ltd to July 2010
Successful co-ordination and management of all major transport operations.

Professional Assets
• Proven successful leadership and management capabilities together with highly sound knowledge and experience in overseeing, co-ordinating and managing major transport operations, OHS implementation and compliance, personnel and resource management, overseas and on a national, state and local level
• An acute understanding of and very successful experience in the planning, commissioning, leadership, management and review of transport operations in line with relevant OHS standards and regulatory requirements including new C.O.R legislation

• Highly effective organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise, work under pressure and effectively manage multiple complex tasks and responsibilities to meet targets and maximise performance whilst delivering service excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and form effective working relationships with people on all levels and work collaboratively to resolve issues and produce positive outcomes
• Demonstrated capacity to adapt to change, quickly absorb and interpret new circumstances and situations and act decisively
• Highly developed problem solving and decision-making capacity with a proven ability to strategically assess, respond to and manage emergency/critical incidents
• Very self disciplined with a strong work ethic and commitment to personal growth
• Highly experienced in the employment and training of personnel
• Proficient skills in the use of computer systems and software programs: Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc

Worked As Owner / Driver at Gary Edmiston Transport from January 1991 to January 2000
Long Distance Driver, Local Driver, Regional Driver, Administration