christopher

About me:

Candidate Info :
I am 68 years old, extremely reliable, punctual at all times, I have HR license and have a clean license. I am capable of supervising and problem solving on the road. I am self sufficient in all areas and have no difficulty leaving to attend work at any given time.
I have no difficulty driving the recommended hours each day for truck driving and can guarantee that I am sensible with my road use. I am married with grown up children and grand children. Although I have diabetes this is well controlled and does not affect my driving capacity in anyway.
I am always aware of keeping up to date with road regulations especially in the transport industry. I am computer savvy and am able to keep abreast of these technical issues. I also hold a current fork lift license.

Experience :
Worked As Owner / Operator at C J Relocations from January 2009 to January 2013
2009 – 2013 C J Relocations Owner / Operator Springwood

• Able to operate all HR Vehicles and Road Ranger Gear Boxes
• Maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
• Providing prompt, efficient service is key to customer satisfaction
• Quickly yet thoroughly address each customer’s concerns.
• Being a capable communicator, polite, professional and pleasant to deal with.
• Remaining calm under pressure
• Handling all customers queries with efficient and polite answers
• Accurate record keeping
• Up to date Work Health and Safety procedures in place
• Generating invoices
• Accurate financial records
• Insurances for operation and drivers
• Maintaining three car fleet
• BAS and other Tax related business

Worked As Driver at Prestige Vehicle Relocations from January 2007 to January 2009
2007 – 2009 Prestige Vehicle Relocations Jimboomba

All as above for Driver position

• Relocating various sizes of vehicles

Worked As Driver at Tic Tac Tours from January 2005 to January 2007
2005 – 2007 Tic Tac Tours Brisbane
Driver
All as above for Driver position.

Worked As Coach at Coachtrans from January 2003 to January 2005
2003 – 2005 Coach Trans Brisbane
Driver
All as above for Driver position.

Worked As Lawn mowing and Handyman Maintenance at Self Employed from January 2002 to January 2003
2002 – 2003 Semi-Retired – Self Employed Brisbane

Lawn mowing and Handyman Maintenance
• Maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
• Providing prompt, efficient service is key to customer satisfaction
• Quickly yet thoroughly address each customer’s concerns.
• Being a capable communicator, polite, professional and pleasant to deal with.
• Remaining calm under pressure
• Handling all customers queries with efficient and polite answers
• Accurate record keeping
• Up to date Work Health and Safety procedures in place

Worked As Driver at Brisbane Lions from January 2001 to January 2002
2001 – 2002 Brisbane Lions Brisbane
Driver
All as above for Driver position

Worked As Postal Delivery Officer at Australia Post from January 2000 to January 2001
2000 – 2001 Australia Post Booval and Archerfield

Postal Delivery Officer
• Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
• Safeguard and account for postal products and services
• Sort the mail for general delivery boxes as per Post guidelines
• Distribute the mail to general delivery customers
• Receive, register, cancel, sort and dispatch all types of mail to other centers as per Post guidelines
• Provide information and forms to customers
• Distribute flyers concerning current distribution rates
• Report on damaged mail items found loose in the mail
• Maintain a customer directory

Worked As Carer at Carer – Home from January 1999 to November 2000
1999 – 1999 Daddows Charters Bundamba, Qld
Driver
• Follow safety rules as people board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Maintain order among passengers during trips to ensure safety.
• The Bus Driver picks up and drops off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Reports any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Prepares and submits reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Having social perceptiveness and great time management

Worked As Despatch Supervisor and Fork Lift Operator at Australian Food Corporation from January 1996 to January 1997
1996 – 1997 Australian Food Corporation Coomiya, Qld
Despatch Supervisor and Fork Lift Operator
• Oversee workers who handle calls regarding emergency situations.
• Monitor workers and calls
• Train and schedule other dispatchers.
• Make sure all employees understand the essentials of the job
• Delegating, having strong problem-solving and technological abilities.
• Keeping to times and schedules for completion of orders
• Ensuring all Work, Health and Safety requirements are met
• Accurate record keeping of receiving and despatching products

Worked As Driver at Light industries from January 1994 to January 1995
1994 – 1995 Light Industries Ipswich, Qld
Driver
• Fork Lift operation
• Invoice and Receipting products
• Delivery of goods
• Customer Service skills (as above)

Worked As Customer Service Officer and Load Controller at ANSETT AIRLINES from January 1981 to January 1994
1981 – 1994 Ansett Airlines Sydney NSW
Customer Service Officer and Load Controller
• Handling of all customer related issues with allocation and boarding of seats
• Using good listening skills and problem solving skills
• Computer literate for service of customer’s needs
• Well rounded knowledge of the product and services offered
• Maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
• Being a capable communicator, polite, professional and pleasant to deal with.
• Planning, coordinating and producing all loading, weight and balance documentation in accordance with Company and Client airline specifications, with or without the use of the Departure Control System;
• Ensuring the safe distribution of load within prescribed aircraft limitations and Company Operating Manuals/ Procedures;
• Monitoring the performance of the departure control system;
• Co-ordinating and communicating with relevant departments (freight / engineering) and Refuellers.
• Ability to work across a number of technical systems simultaneously;
• Ability to interpret and comply with regulatory documentation;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and be able to deal professionally with customers including client airlines;
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under the pressure of time constraints whilst maintaining accuracy;
• A common sense approach to problem solving and have the ability to assess a situation effectively to achieve the best possible results;
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation Authority regulations and requirements
• Sound knowledge of passenger handling systems and aircraft in-hold systems