Tim

About me:

Candidate Info :
Experienced professional driver, looking for Brisbane metro HC work on day shift. Preference for work close to south/west Brisbane.

Experience :
Worked As MC/HC Truck Driver at BCTM Haulage from September 2014 to February 2016
Employed to drive B-Double carrying beer between CUB Brewery in Yatala to Toll/CUB distribution shed in Heathwood, and direct customer deliveries in Brisbane Metro area. BCTM are sub-contractors to Toll Contract Logistics. During quieter periods, sent to ATT Logistics to do pick up/delivery work in Brisbane Metro area. Involved single and B-Double work, mainly Woolworths grocery, along with some day trips to Warwick and Toowoomba.

Worked As Parts Interpreter/Sales Rep/BDM at Tranzmile Truck and Trailer Parts from January 2014 to September 2014
Sales of genuine and aftermarket truck and trailer parts to the trade, end users and wholesalers

Worked As Driving at 1800 drivers from October 2013 to December 2013
Casual contract for Freight Specialists, local deliveries in Brisbane metropolitan area with occasional trips to Toowoomba and Dalby.

Worked As Class HC driver at ATT Logistics from September 2013 to October 2013
ATT Logistics (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)
September 2013 – October 2013
Class HC driver
Metropolitan truck driver doing local deliveries and pick ups in the greater Brisbane Region.

Worked As Class MC Interstate driver at Rodney’s Transport Service from August 2012 to August 2013
Rodney’s Transport Service (Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia)
Oct 2012 – September 2013
Class MC Interstate driver
In October I decided to move to Australia to drive Interstate trucks. I travelled from/to Wagga, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and many places in between. All of the work I do is B-Double general freight with 18 speed road ranger Kenworth prime movers.
My wife moved to Australia in July and we decided to settle in Brisbane permanently.

Worked As Class 5 driver at Temporary Assignments from May 2012 to September 2012
Temporary Assignments
May 2012 – September 2012
Class 5 driver – Auckland
Temp assignments carried out at Cardinal Freight for 4 weeks, then Turners Transport for 3 months. This involved a mix of night time metro work and some line haul runs to Taupo and Waiouru.
During this time I have driven a large variety of truck/trailer combinations, including truck and trailer, B-train, triple & quad axle semi, both general freight, and fresh fruit and produce. Tractor units driven include Western Star, Freightliner Argosy, Scania, Volvo, International & Mack, with a mix of both auto and 18 speed road ranger gearboxes.

Worked As Driving at Bullet Freight Systems Ltd from June 2010 to February 2012
Bullet Freight Systems Ltd
June 2010 – February 2012
Full time position taken up with Bullet Freight to drive a Class 4 Metro truck. Position involves deliveries and pick up of general freight in the Auckland Metropolitan area. In August 2011 I gained my full Class 5 driver license and have been driving a mixture of HPMV Iveco truck & trailer, either 500 or 580HP V8 Scania tractor with either 3 axle semi-trailer or B-train. Mainly involved with Metro work, however also do relief line haul when staff are on leave or sick.

Worked As Temporary positions at Various from April 2010 to June 2010
Temporary positions
April 2010 – June 2010
I’ve been carrying out temporary positions both driving trucks and with security work.

Worked As Sales Manager at Jackson Enterprises Ltd from August 2009 to April 2010
Jackson Enterprises Ltd
August 2009 – April 2010
Sales Manager
Medium size, family owned company specializing in van interior conversion. I was employed into this role as Sales Manager, covering the whole of NZ. My responsibility is to promote and sell our products/services to an extremely wide range of customers, from end users, government departments, rest care (i.e. retirement villages), lease companies to large car dealerships.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Company restructure, position made redundant.

Worked As Mobile Patrol Officer at First Security Ltd from February 2009 to July 2009
First Security Ltd
February 2009 – July 2009
Mobile Patrol Officer
Permanent position as a Mobile Patrol Officer offered to me working in the heart of Auckland City. On the 1 June I was promoted to the position of Corporal.

All of my work involves commercial/industrial property protection, although I have been posted in East Auckland a couple of times primarily patrolling schools.

As a Security Officer I have learned to deal with a vast cross section of the greater Auckland community. On a daily basis I talk to people from all ethnic backgrounds, from all socio-economic groups. From vagrants to the wealthy to the very drunk, I have managed to come up with ways to assist people and think very quickly on my feet, most times with successful solutions.

REASON FOR LEAVING: The hours have increased and permanent night shift is having an impact on my relationship and family.

Worked As Security Guard at Magnum Security Ltd from April 2008 to January 2009
Magnum Security Ltd
April 2008 – January 2009
Security Guard
I joined Magnum in a temporary security guard role whilst searching for a new position in management. This role allows me days off during the week to search for a new permanent position with no pressure to rush into any decisions.

Temporary position
Static Security Guard
Positions include
School Security
Commercial and Retail Premises

Mobile Patrol Officer (Permanent Night Shift)
Patrolling schools, commercial and industrial properties, ensuring the security and safety of people and property in the South and East Auckland communities.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Business sold in December, new owners only had temporary position available until January.

Worked As Technical Sales Representative/NZ Country Manager at UES (NZ) Pty Ltd from August 2002 to March 2008
1 August 2002 – 30 June 2004
Technical Sales Representative – UES (NZ) Pty Ltd
Sole NZ Representative covering New Zealand wide
? Responsible for building a small customer base to justify a New Zealand Rep
? Increased the client base by 300%
? Managed budgets to within 10% (+/-)
? Built key accounts to a sustainable level to initiate recruitment of 3 employees
? Managed contract negotiations for lease for office/warehouse
? Managed contract negotiations for key accounts for future supply
? Attended trade shows to promote product and company
? Maintained industry specific relationships via conferences, memberships and networking opportunities
? Built the Auckland branch to be self funding
? Growth in 2004 reflected 3 employees – including an extra rep as we were growing at an immense rate
? Forecast and actual for Australian reporting
PROMOTED TO UES (NZ) LTD BRANCH MANAGER

Worked As Trader Services at Zodiac (NZ) Ltd from September 1997 to February 1999
Trader Services/Zodiac (NZ) Ltd
September 1997 – February 1999
Sales Representative

During the 15 months that I was employed by this company, my role was extremely wide ranging and varied.
? Sales Representative – responsible for the sale and promotion of products to the sport and leisure market, and also to a large number of marine chandlery outlets and boat sales yards.
? Operations Management – ensuring the smooth day to day running of our showroom, warehouse and trailer assembly plant.
? Retail sales – of inflatable boats, trailers and chandlery items direct to the public.
? Customer Service – for the large number of telephone and mail orders that were received constantly throughout each day.

Initially I was employed as a Sales Representative, but due to the ill health of my employer I became a ‘jack of all trades’ as was necessary, particularly throughout the hectic summer season.
REASON FOR LEAVING: A downturn in the marine industry forced a restructure of the business and the position became redundant

Worked As Sales Representative at Phillips and Smith Ltd from February 1994 to September 1997
Phillips and Smith Ltd
February 1994 – September 1997
Sales Representative

My role involved dealing with a portfolio of key accounts, selling high quality consumable products to
? Wholesale electrical and plumbing chains, and some privately owned operations
? Major safety product wholesalers (e.g. NZ Safety, Protector Safety, etc)
? Major sport and leisure franchise stores, along with some smaller privately owned retail stores.
? Government agencies
This position involved regular, extensive travel throughout the North Island

Worked As product specialist at Most City and District Councils throughout the Nor from October 1996 to October 1996
October 1996 – I was afforded the opportunity of promotion within the company, of which I accepted as a product specialist in the Forest and Rural Firefighting division. This role involved the sale of specialist fire fighting equipment, and building relationships with corporate organizations such as
? New Zealand Fire Service
? Most City and District Councils throughout the North Island
? Most major national and international Forestry Corporations
? Participated in the promotion and sale of contract foundry work to a number of large engineering companies
? Extensive and regular travel throughout the North Island
? Attended a number of nationally organized conferences and seminars to build networking relationships and promote products and advisory services.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Moved into the marine industry which I was passionate about.

Worked As partner at Horizon Agencies from May 1993 to February 1994
Horizon Agencies
May 1993 – February 1994
Business Partnership

My position as a partner in this company involved the sale of plastic ware and toys into a major supermarket chain, and also to dairies and novelty type shops.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Partnership wasn’t working out.

Worked As Sales Representative at W Peers and Co Ltd from November 1990 to May 1993
W Peers and Co Ltd
November 1990 – May 1993
Sales Representative

This position involved the sale and promotion of consumable products to
? Retail sewing stores
? Most major clothing manufacturers
? A number of emporium type stores
This was my first position in the representation field, and once again involved extensive travel.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Opportunity for a business partnership arose.

Worked As Automotive Parts Cadet at Kerr Honda Ltd from August 1986 to October 1990
Kerr Honda Ltd (Previously MotorCorp Howick)
August 1986 – October 1990
Automotive Parts Cadet

Employed as a parts cadet to learn all facets of the automotive parts industry, primarily British Motor Corporation vehicles until the business take over by the Kerr family when we also became a major Honda motor vehicle franchise. The company dealt with a large number of ‘after market’ suppliers/customers including Appco Auto Parts, Repco, Brake and Clutch to name a few.

As I progressed through I was given more responsibility and took over all quoting/estimating for major panel beaters in the East Auckland area.