Brian Berton
West Vancouver,Canada
Summary
To secure a full time, challenging career in the transportation industry where I can utilize my skills, experience and knowledge to advance both myself and my employer.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Motor Coach Operator
Rider Express Bus Transportation Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated scheduled intercity transit service from Vancouver, BC. to Kamloops, BC.
- Operated scheduled intercity transit service from Kamloops, BC. to Vancouver, BC.
- Processed all reservation and check-in processes.
- Processed cash, debit and credit card ticket purchases.
- Handled minor freight shipments.
- Operated Prevost H345 Motor Coaches.
School Bus Driver
Lynch Bus Lines Ltd
Burnaby, BC
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Operated daily School Bus service in North and West Vancouver.
- Drove school bus transportation services for school field trips.
- Drove a 40 foot Thomas Built Rear Engine School Bus.
Municipal Transit Operator
West Vancouver Municipal Transit
North Vancouver, BC
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Transit Driver for transit routes in both West and North Vancouver, BC
- Handled fare collection and also gave out transit route information
- Operator/Driver for Conventional 40 Transit Bus (New Flyer and Nova Bus)
- Operator/Driver for 24 Passenger Community Shuttle Bus (GM Chassis)
Motor Coach Operator/Tour Bus Driver
National Motor Coach Systems Limited
Calgary, Alberta
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Motor Coach Operator for Tours throughout both BC and Alberta
- Was Assigned to a (45 Foot) 2019 Prevost H345 Motor Coach
- Did Tours of Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler and the Canadian Rockies
- Did Tours through Washington, Oregon and California
- Conducted tours through Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah
- Winter Snow Bus trips to Whistler, BC. Big White (Kelowna, BC.) and Banff, Alber
Delivery Driver
Dynamic Equipment Rental Ltd
North Vancouver, BC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Delivered construction equipment to local construction sites
- Explained to customers how to use rented construction equipment
- Drove both a ¾-ton Ford F250 pickup and a Ford F550 3-ton tilt deck truck
- Assembled equipment orders for delivery as well as picked up equipment returns
- Dispatched all daily rental equipment deliveries and rental equipment pickups
Automobile Product Advisor
Pacific Honda and also Carter Honda
North Vancouver, BC
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Assisted new clients and answered all of their inquiries
- Demonstrated both new and used car product options and features to assist in vehicle purchase decisions
- Presented purchase, finance and lease options to fit the client’s needs
- Ensured that client’s new/used car purchases met their expectations
- Followed up with clients after their purchase to ensure product met their satisfaction
Retail Point of Sales Clerk
London Drugs
West Vancouver, BC
01.2009 - 01.2009
- Participated in the London Drugs Training Program at their Head Office
- Completed product placement requirements and moved warehouse stock
- Qualified and met London Drugs Point of Sale Cashier Requirements
- Advised store customers on product selection and product availability
Education
Certification - Business Administration Management and E-Commerce
Vancouver Career College
Vancouver, BC01.2011
Skills
- Currently hold a BC Class 2 drivers licence with an Air Endorsement
- Over 38 years of commercial driving experience in Western Canada
- 39 years of direct customer service in the Transportation Industry
- Able to conduct Driver Commentary Tours of Western Canada
- Have Directed Tours throughout Western Canada and the Western US
- Coordinated pre-cruise and post-cruise transportation requirements
- Have experience as a Bus Operator for two different Municipal Transit System
Languages
English
Timeline
Motor Coach Operator
Rider Express Bus Transportation Ltd
01.2024 - 01.2025
School Bus Driver
Lynch Bus Lines Ltd
01.2024 - 01.2024
Municipal Transit Operator
West Vancouver Municipal Transit
01.2019 - 01.2023
Motor Coach Operator/Tour Bus Driver
National Motor Coach Systems Limited
01.2018 - 01.2019
Delivery Driver
Dynamic Equipment Rental Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
Automobile Product Advisor
Pacific Honda and also Carter Honda
01.2011 - 01.2015
Retail Point of Sales Clerk
London Drugs
01.2009 - 01.2009
Certification - Business Administration Management and E-Commerce
Vancouver Career College