Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Interests
Disclaimer
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Gregory James Taggart

Warkworth,ON

Summary

Dedicated professional driver with a proven track record in safely transporting passengers while prioritizing punctuality and comfort. Expertise in route planning and navigation ensures efficient travel, even in dynamic traffic conditions. Recognized for strong teamwork, adaptability, and exceptional communication skills that enhance the overall passenger experience. Committed to maintaining high standards of reliability and responsiveness in all driving assignments.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver

Toronto Transit Commission
01.1994 - 01.2023
  • Duties included transport the public in a safe and courteous manner. Maintain a high level of customer service. Adhere to the Highway Traffic Act. Always be punctual. Operate on a fixed route and maintain schedule. Ability to multitask. Understand and follow the Human Rights of Ontario.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records, for over 20 years, by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills for 30 years

Driver

Greyhound Lines, Inc.
1993 - 1994
    • Duties included transport the public in a safe and courteous manner. Maintain a high level of customer service. Adhere to the Highway Traffic Act. Always be punctual. Operate on a fixed route and maintain schedule. Ability to multitask. Understand and be aware of the Human Rights of Ontario.
    • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
    • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
    • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
    • Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
    • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
    • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
    • Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
    • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
    • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
    • Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
    • Kept accurate records of daily logs, incident reports, maintenance checklists, and fuel consumption data for company reference.

Driver

Gray Coach Lines Ltd
1986 - 1993
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Trained new bus drivers in company policies, route navigation techniques, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
  • Managed fare collection with accuracy, ensuring timely deposits and accurate record-keeping for company financial records.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring accessible and comfortable travel for everyone.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring passenger and vehicle safety on all routes.
  • I operated the Pearson Airport route for 6 years

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Urban and Regional Planning

Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
Toronto, Ontario
04.1991

Honours OSSGD -

Henry Street High School
Whitby, Ontario
06.1986

Skills

  • Time management skills
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Customer service
  • Clean driving record
  • Safety-focused
  • Weather condition driving
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Defensive driving

Accomplishments

  • Currently hold BZ license (in good standing)
  • TTC Trainer
  • Safe Driver Award
  • Health and Safety Board Member
  • Accident Reduction Team Toronto Transit Commission
  • TTC Sensitivity Board Member
  • TTC New Hire Focus Group
  • Union Steward, ATU Local 113
  • Vice President Block Parent Association
  • Volunteer Teacher, Dr SJ Phillips, Public School, Oshawa, Ontario

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Transit Bus Operations Training - 1995 - 2023
  • Member of TTC Accident Investigation and Reduction Team
  • Completed Defensive Driving of Canada
  • Completed Dangerous Goods Course
  • Maintained, in good standing, B/Z Licenses
  • Bus Operations - Completed human Rights Training

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Volunteering
  • Cooking
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences

Disclaimer

To whom this may concern; I would like to thank you for your time and attention with considering my application. As you have seen, my driving experience is extensive. I currently hold a BZ license. I have been driving both highway coach and intercity bus. My career spans approximately 35 years of professional driving. At the TTC, safety and customer service were paramount. The TTC held customer service to an extremely high standard. Along with that was the professionalism that the TTC demanded. One such example was to communicate effectively. This included the paying public and our management team. For over 20 years, I was a member of the TTC’s training department. This made for an exceedingly high stress environment. It was part of the job to mitigate that stress and to always maintain professionalism and safety. I was training new employees to operate a bus in downtown Toronto. Canada’s largest and most congested city. I believe that I would be a perfect fit for your company. Again, thank you for your consideration. If there are any questions please contact me at 905-442-1953. Sincerely, Greg Taggart

Timeline

Driver

Toronto Transit Commission
01.1994 - 01.2023

Driver

Greyhound Lines, Inc.
1993 - 1994

Driver

Gray Coach Lines Ltd
1986 - 1993

Bachelor of Arts - Urban and Regional Planning

Ryerson Polytechnical Institute

Honours OSSGD -

Henry Street High School

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