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MICHAEL FURLAN

Summary

Transport driver with a current D license with Z endorsement.

Seeking a secure, long term career position with a reputable company which will allow me to contribute my skills, experience, hard work and knowledge to that company. Work to achieve goals set out by the company is always a priority.

Experienced and dependable driver brings great safety record, clean driving history, offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during 10 years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch client satisfaction scores. Maintains a clean, neat and professional vehicle.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver / Warehouse Associate

FIRST TEAM TRANSPORT ( SCI )
2018.01 - Current
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
  • Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Contacted customers to confirm delivery details and locations.
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to navigate faster routes.
  • Utilized communication devices to stay in contact with dispatch and provide real-time status updates.
  • Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
  • Inspected truck prior to delivery, checking for proper stowage of packages.
  • Conducted daily vehicle inspections and reported maintenance issues for immediate remediation.

Driver

Department Of Defense
2018.01 - Current
  • Mail delivery of sensitive documents and packages
  • Complete shipments by processing and loading orders
  • Complete deliveries by driving a truck or van to and from client locations
  • Warehouse shipping, receiving and transporting
  • Transportation of dangerous goods & materials
  • Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
  • Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  • Threat screening for government documents / packages.

Warehouse Associate

LOCAL STAFFING
2017.05 - 2018.01
  • Provide quality service by following organization standards
  • Receiving, shipping and distribution of material
  • Computer system data entry, scanning barcodes and inventory
  • Unload trucks, check in merchandise and distribute received inventory to designated areas
  • Operate pallet pump trucks / manual pallet jack to move materials and items from receiving to storage areas
  • Preserve a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat
  • Create and maintain a safe working environment
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
  • Operated box or straight trucks and cargo vans.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.

Guard / Driver

BRINKS CANADA LTD
2013.05 - 2017.11
  • Driving and maintaining Brinks trucks / vehicles
  • Guarding company property, cash / valuables and personnel
  • Coin sorting, handling money / valuables from vault
  • Warehouse shipping, receiving and transporting
  • Delivering service to local clients
  • Handling firearms and ammunition
  • Surveillance and access control to Brinks building and surrounding property
  • Work various shifts: nights, days, weekends and long hours as required.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.

Security Guard

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS LTD
2012.04 - 2015.10


  • Patrol Guard for government property, site and offices
  • Mechanical room patrols and checkpoints
  • CCTV & System Monitoring
  • Fire & Critical Machinery Watch
  • Contractor Escort
  • Work independently or as a team player
  • Work various shifts: nights, days, weekends and long hours as required.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.

Baker

RIDEAU BAKERY LTD
1998.05 - 2012.04
  • Provide customer service
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Determined baking times for various items.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
  • Prepare dough, baking bread and sorting orders for delivery
  • Work well as a team / group or individually
  • Well organized and maintain a clean work environment
  • Work various shifts: nights, days, weekends and long hours as required.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.

Construction Labourer

MATE FURLAN MASONRY
1995.05 - 2015.08
  • Yard work labourer and landscaping
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
  • Keep a clean and safe work environment at all times
  • Heavy lifting, bending, crouching and standing repetitively
  • Work long hours, days, evenings, weekends as required.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.

Education

No Degree - Architectural Technician

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON

BRINK’S USE OF FORCE AND FIREARMS TRAINING 
Ottawa, ON
05.2013

Security License -

SECURITY ACADEMY COURSE
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2011

High School Diploma -

ST. MARK HIGH SCHOOL
Ottawa, ON
06.1994

Skills

  • Valid Class DZ Driver's License
  • Punctuality and Reliability
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Delivering Time-Sensitive Specimens
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Coordinating Efficient Routes
  • Excellent Driving Skills
  • Time Management
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Mileage and Service Logs
  • Delivery Transport
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety

Certification

(All Certificates are currently updated for up to 3 years +)


  • Job Hazard Analysis, OSG - 3 years
  • Canada Labour Code (Part II), OSG - 3 years
  • First Aid Awareness, OSG - 3 years
  • New Employee Safety Orientation, OSG - 3 years
  • Defensive Driving Awareness, OSG - 3 years
  • Federal Workplace Harassment, Bullying Violence Training, OSG - 1 year
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods, OSG - 3 years
  • Manual Material Handling, OSG - 3 years
  • Fire Extinguisher Safety, OSG - 3 years
  • Daily Log Training, OSG - 3 years
  • Chemical Spills Response, OSG - 3 years
  • Cargo Securement, OSG - 3 years
  • Blood Borne Pathogens, OSG - 3 years
  • Pedestrian Safety Training, OSG - 2 years
  • Workplace Violence and Harassment, OSG - 2 years
  • Forklift Operator Safety Awareness Certificate
  • Level 2 Secret Clearance, Public Works - 10 years

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Driver / Warehouse Associate

FIRST TEAM TRANSPORT ( SCI )
2018.01 - Current

Driver

Department Of Defense
2018.01 - Current

Warehouse Associate

LOCAL STAFFING
2017.05 - 2018.01

Guard / Driver

BRINKS CANADA LTD
2013.05 - 2017.11

Security Guard

G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS LTD
2012.04 - 2015.10

Baker

RIDEAU BAKERY LTD
1998.05 - 2012.04

Construction Labourer

MATE FURLAN MASONRY
1995.05 - 2015.08

No Degree - Architectural Technician

Algonquin College

BRINK’S USE OF FORCE AND FIREARMS TRAINING 

Security License -

SECURITY ACADEMY COURSE

High School Diploma -

ST. MARK HIGH SCHOOL

(All Certificates are currently updated for up to 3 years +)


  • Job Hazard Analysis, OSG - 3 years
  • Canada Labour Code (Part II), OSG - 3 years
  • First Aid Awareness, OSG - 3 years
  • New Employee Safety Orientation, OSG - 3 years
  • Defensive Driving Awareness, OSG - 3 years
  • Federal Workplace Harassment, Bullying Violence Training, OSG - 1 year
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods, OSG - 3 years
  • Manual Material Handling, OSG - 3 years
  • Fire Extinguisher Safety, OSG - 3 years
  • Daily Log Training, OSG - 3 years
  • Chemical Spills Response, OSG - 3 years
  • Cargo Securement, OSG - 3 years
  • Blood Borne Pathogens, OSG - 3 years
  • Pedestrian Safety Training, OSG - 2 years
  • Workplace Violence and Harassment, OSG - 2 years
  • Forklift Operator Safety Awareness Certificate
  • Level 2 Secret Clearance, Public Works - 10 years
MICHAEL FURLAN