Prasanna Thampirajah
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Dedicated and safety conscious driver seeking an opportunity to leverage my strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to on time deliveries in a professional driving role. Customer oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, completing accurate logs and paper works. Experienced Professional driver offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during 3 years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch client satisfaction scores.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSPORT TRUCK DRIVER
SEATWIN TRANSPORT
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Successfully planned and executed optimal delivery routes using GPS navigation systems, resulting in a 10% reduction in delivery time
- Demonstrated ability to adapt routes in real-time to account for road closures, traffic and weather conditions, ensuring timely deliveries
- Utilized map reading skills to efficiently navigate through unfamiliar areas, reducing instances of missed or delayed deliveries
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer, promptly identifying and reporting any maintenance issues, contributing to a 15% decrease in breakdowns
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure and brake systems, ensuring the safety and reliability of the vehicle
- Collaborated with maintenance personnel to schedule and oversee routine maintenance, leading to a 20% increase in the overall lifespan of company vehicles
- Consistently met or exceeded delivery deadlines, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate and enhancing customer satisfaction
- Used electronic logging devices (ELDs) to track driving hours and maintain compliance with hours of service regulations.
Delivery Agent
CANADAPOST
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Sorting and preparing the day’s deliveries
- Load and drive a Canada Post postal vehicle delivering mail and packages and parcels
- Unload the day’s incoming mail and packages.
Team Leader
Advanced Product Technologies
04.2010 - 01.2019
- Ensure that production targets are achieved, while quality standards are met and follow procedures of material delivery system
- Supervise and provide guidance to operators to achieve company’s objectives in a fair manner while ensuring safety, quality and cost standards are met
- Ensure that standardized work instructions and control plans are followed
- Ensure operators receive training with regard to standardize work instructions, quality and safety procedures and other required training
- Work with engineering and MAFACT teams to develop and implement standardized work for all process on their respective line
- Keep all operators informed about daily targets and company goals and objectives
- Support team sprit through communication and coaching
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives including the identification of bottlenecks and to support improved production flow and meet target
- Report to supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker.
Assembly Associate/ back up driver
MJ Manufacturing
05.2009 - 07.2009
- Perform duties such as Fuel sender test, Fuel sender assembly, Dunk test
- Interpret engineering drawings, set up assembly table
- Perform material handling when required.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON07.2009
Skills
- Route Planning and Navigation
- Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
- Time Management and Delivery Accuracy
- Map reading
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Ability to work supportively within a team environment
- Possess good communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills
- Fast-learner, able to grasp and apply new procedures quickly
- Willing to undergo any training and work flexible hours
- Safe Driving Practices
- Strong Work Ethic
- Defensive Driving Knowledge
- Time Management Abilities
- Customer Service Orientation
- Adherence to Regulations
- First Aid Training
- AZ License
Additional Information
- Student Member, Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist 11/2009 – Present
- WHMIS Training Certificate, CLEVER EDUCATION 2010
- LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR TRAINING, DAVIS TRANING INC 2013
- LOCKOUT & TAGOUT TRAINING, Advance Product Technologies 2015
- FIRST AID & CPR LEVEL (A), MAGANA TRAINING CENTER 2015
- TRAINING WITHIN INDUTRY (TWI) Advance Product Technologies 2016
References
Will be provided on request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
TRANSPORT TRUCK DRIVER
SEATWIN TRANSPORT
12.2021 - 11.2022
Delivery Agent
CANADAPOST
07.2020 - 07.2021
Team Leader
Advanced Product Technologies
04.2010 - 01.2019
Assembly Associate/ back up driver
MJ Manufacturing
05.2009 - 07.2009
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design Option)
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
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