Donald Proulx
Whitby
Summary
Well-trained professional with exemplary safe driving skills and strong work ethic. Confident Bus and Streetcar Operator with goals to provide passengers with safe, enjoyable trips. Experience working set daily routes and special charter trips.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TTC Bus Operator
Toronto Transit Commission
07.1989 - 07.2023
- Provided courteous customer service at all times wile interacting with passengers and colleagues alike.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Provided safe and reliable transportation for passengers to their destinations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections ensuring that all safety equipment was in proper working order.
- Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares and schedule details.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations such as medical and or accident occurring on the bus.
- Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
- Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
- Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
Proulx Home Improvements
Self-employeed
01.1982 - 12.2000
- Subcontractor for new home builds and residential after market renovations.
- Performed cabinet installation for multiple contractors; i.e. Raywall, Canac, Oakdale, Irpinnia, Acorn, Hamnover
- Inspected and Operated a multitude of tools.
- Assembled and fastened materials to make installation a smooth one using glue, clamps, drill bit, impact driver tools, belt sander ect.
- Established and maintained excellent working relationships with multiple trades.
- Inspected job site throughout renovation process to verify quality standards.
- Collaborated with teams to prepare building sites and support needs of project managers.
- Other experience in the building industry consist of; Asphalt, shingling, aluminum and vinyl siding, framing and wall insulation, plumbing, electrical, all type of floor installations and trim work.
Purchasing Agent
Westburne Electrical Supplies
01.1979 - 01.1982
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities for Warehouse Distribution Center.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Responsible for 14 lines, such as Wolfe tools, Greenlee tools, Sony Of Canada - Electronics, tv's, stereo's, radios, head phones ect.
- Monitored and recorded all incoming shipments into warehouse.
- Keep record of shipping bills, shortages, back orders
- Prepared back order purchase orders for customers for future shipments.
- Placed calls for tracking of incoming of materials through suppliers and customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06.1977
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Conflict Resolution
- WHMIS Certification
- Defensive Driving Certification
- All mandatory DOT recertification courses
- Recordkeeping
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
WHMIS
Defensive Driving
DOT recertification's
Home Renovations
Self taught individual who enjoys all aspects of home renovations.
Timeline
TTC Bus Operator
Toronto Transit Commission
07.1989 - 07.2023
Proulx Home Improvements
Self-employeed
01.1982 - 12.2000
Purchasing Agent
Westburne Electrical Supplies
01.1979 - 01.1982
High School Diploma -
Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
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