Work History

• 2/2019 - 8/2022

  Sant Harvesting PTY LTD

  HC Truck Driver: Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or issues in comprehensive reports Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs, including general services and maintenance and inspecting truck for any defects Presented clean, neat appearance during every shift to uphold professional company presence Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action Seasonal contract work

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• 12/2017 - 4/2019

  Dicheria Refrigerator Transport

  HC Truck Driver: Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment Generated day-to-day productivity and logistics reports for senior leadership to assist in executive decision-making Seasonal contract work Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents Operated pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts

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• 8/2008 - 8/2016

  Self Employed

  Self Employed: Marshall Symonds Lockhart river, Queensland Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and food preparation for take away and receiving of stock, data entry, stock control and stock take Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory Demonstrated full store expertise on merchandise locations, enabling optimum service to inquiring customers

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