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Lorne Gaetz

Airdrie,AB

Summary

Reliable Hot Shot Driver with eye on safe operations when picking up and delivering materials to various locations. Detail-oriented individual with over 4 years of loading and unloading equipment at sites. Considered hard worker and very dependable.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery/Hotshot Driver

LEG Transport
09.2023 - Current
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Delivery/Hotshot Driver

Rotti Express
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Delivery/Hotshot Driver

Driver Direct
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Dispatcher

4point Delivery
06.2004 - 08.2023
  • Communicated with drivers and restaurants to coordinate timely delivery of food.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Maintained professional relationship with restaurants and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize daily calls.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.

Inside Sales Executive

Byte Dental
07.1996 - 02.2004
  • Updated accounts and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
  • Set and exceeded inside sales goals by establishing ambitious targets and motivating sales representatives.
  • Liaised with clients via email or phone to identify and address needs, growing existing accounts through cross-selling.

Kitchen Manager

The Keg
04.1984 - 07.1994
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Henry Wise Wood High School
Calgary, AB
06.1987

Skills

  • Knowledge of Roads and Highways
  • Safety Violations
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Trailers
  • Route Management
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Forklift Operation
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Delivery/Hotshot Driver

LEG Transport
09.2023 - Current

Delivery/Hotshot Driver

Rotti Express
02.2023 - 09.2023

Delivery/Hotshot Driver

Driver Direct
03.2020 - 02.2023

Dispatcher

4point Delivery
06.2004 - 08.2023

Inside Sales Executive

Byte Dental
07.1996 - 02.2004

Kitchen Manager

The Keg
04.1984 - 07.1994

High School Diploma -

Henry Wise Wood High School

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