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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Gurvinder Singh Sandhu

Abbotsford,BC

Summary

Seeking an opportunity as a Full Time Transport Manager Position to utilize my skills, education and experience in a working environment career path to cater my needs for Enhancement .While utilizing my skills I will try to help my organization grow with Success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

ACME Transport
03.2023 - Current
  • Transports cargo to specified locations
  • Plans delivery routes
  • Inspects delivery vehicles and equipment to ensure operability
  • Maintains records of deliveries and maintenance
  • Coordinates with client firms
  • Proficient in MS Office and road navigation systems to plan routes.
  • Assisting warehouse workers with loading and unloading their vehicles
  • Determining quickest routes to destinations
  • Keeping track of miles driven, hours worked and delivery times and locations
  • Obtaining and retaining signatures from authorized personnel to gain proof of delivery
  • Meeting strict delivery deadlines
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Effective critical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.

Local Delivery Driver

TDL Group
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.

Highway Dispatch and Safety Manager

IFS Logistics
03.2015 - 03.2022

RESPONSIBILITIES AS DISPATCHER-

  • For First year, I worked as a Highway dispatcher
  • Managed around 100+ drivers
  • Plan and schedule Loads for all highway drivers
  • Worked under tight deadlines


RESPONSIBILITIES AS DISPATCH MANAGER-

  • After some time in IFS, I got promoted as a Highway Dispatch manager
  • Used to manage team of 6 dispatchers
  • Preparing the schedule for all dispatchers
  • Worked as a team and always plan ahead of all situations


RESPONSIBILITIES AS SAFETY MANAGER-

  • After 2 years, I got promoted as a safety manager
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
  • Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.

Dispatcher

ASL Global Logistics
05.2014 - 03.2015
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 20 fleet vehicles.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
  • Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
  • Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, improving data tracking for future analysis.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.

Dispatcher

Mitrux
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 10 fleet vehicles.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
  • Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
  • Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, improving data tracking for future analysis.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers, remaining empathetic and patient during emergencies.
  • Trained new dispatchers on company protocols, contributing to a well-prepared team of professionals.
  • Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.

Education

Diploma in Criminology - Criminology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Chitkara University
India
03.2012

12 Grade - Non Medical - Science

RB DAV Senior Sec Schoo
India
03.2008

Skills

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

  • Good understanding of Business System Analysis
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and the Internet
  • Excellent Knowledge of computer hardware and software
  • Good Knowledge of MS Office 365, 2010/2007/2003
  • Excellent in Documentation And Reporting
  • Business Planning and managing
  • Strong problem solving skills: - ability to quickly identify and resolve issues
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Works well in fast-paced environment
  • Fluent in multiple languages; English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES


• Reading about latest Software Technology Trends and Travelling

• Listen music, workout for fitness and Enjoying travelling

• Meeting with new people and learning different language and culture

• Learning about skills to develop our own business.

Timeline

Owner Operator

ACME Transport
03.2023 - Current

Local Delivery Driver

TDL Group
04.2022 - 03.2023

Highway Dispatch and Safety Manager

IFS Logistics
03.2015 - 03.2022

Dispatcher

ASL Global Logistics
05.2014 - 03.2015

Dispatcher

Mitrux
02.2013 - 04.2014

Diploma in Criminology - Criminology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Chitkara University

12 Grade - Non Medical - Science

RB DAV Senior Sec Schoo
Gurvinder Singh Sandhu