RAYMOND OWUSU-ACHAIW
Toronto
Summary
An enthusiastic, bright and capable delivery driver who is experienced enough to be able to drive for up to10 hours a day collecting and delivering parcels and stock. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas, communicate clearly and who also possesses a good team spirit and is deadline orientated. Having a proven ability to use automatic routing or location software and to provide a efficient and prompt delivery service. Currently looking for a suitable delivery driver position that offers variety and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.
Personable and dependable with upbeat approach. Understands route planning and time management and possesses basic vehicle maintenance skills. Aims to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, contributing to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
TIRE HOTEL INC
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Load and unload tires using dolly
- Deliver winter tires to dealerships and garages across southern Ontario
- Bring summer tires back to warehouse
- Operate an automatic lift-gate
- Unload tires at the warehouse at the end of shift
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Strengthened company reputation through polite and friendly interactions with customers during deliveries.
- Enhanced customer trust by providing courteous and professional service during deliveries.
- Supported warehouse operations when needed, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of company logistics processes.
Delivery Driver
MESSER GASES
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Multiple deliveries (requiring loading and unloading of cylinders)/ day (5 or10 ton truck) of gas products and hardgoods to local customers within the assigned geographical area
- Balancing cylinder load sheets and daily cylinder records
- Some administration duties including the use of handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignment inventory balances
- Comply with all government regulations
- Maintaining vehicles as per company vehicle policy, observe safety requirements, and wear safety equipment and report safety hazards to supervisor
- Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry
- Experience using handheld electronic device
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- 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.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
DZ DRIVER
SUNLIGHT TRANSPORT
03.2015 - 08.2020
- Accurately pulled delivery orders and stages for loading as directed
- Unloaded product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest
- Drove Truck, forklift and machinery safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations
- Conducted daily inspections of Trucks and forklifts as required
- Notified Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance and repair
- Assisted in inventory and cycle counts as directed
DELIVERY DRIVER
AFRICA GROCERY STORES
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Drive light truck to deliver products to customersist: Load and unload itemsSEP
- Perform vehicle safety checks before departurestr: Report any safety concerns immediately to company managementsip
- Assist customers in a professional, polite, and prompt mannerstp: Recommend new products to customers that meets their needssep
- Report customer buying behavior and competitive intrusionsEp: Maintain and clean delivery vehicles
SUNLIFE FOODS SCARBOROUGH
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Transporting foods stuffs from the main branch to Jane and Finch in North york
- Making deliveries to our business premises
- Driving vehicles on scheduled routes to pick up and then deliver stock
- Completing the correct documentation when booking goods in & out for delivery
- Maintaining the delivery vehicles cleanliness both inside and out
- Verifying the contents for delivery against delivery papers
- Assisting to identify new leads and generate new business opportunities
- Driving in in heavy traffic and unsociable hours
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic situations to managers
- Delivering a friendly and professional service to customers
- Manually lifting & carrying stock to from the vehicle to a customers premises
- Driving safely whilst obeying all traffic laws and regulations
- Having a positive attitude and a desire and willingness to learn
- Obtaining customer signatures on delivery paperwork
- Providing help and advice to customers and colleagues
- Responsible for the accuracy and safety of all loads carried
- Reporting any mechanical problems of deficiencies with the van
- Completing vehicle inspection including: gas, oil, water, tires and lights
- Communicating effectively with customers to build strong working relationships
Education
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Political Science
York University
Toronto, None09.2012
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of the city and surrounding area
- Ability to read and interpret hand written and system generated sales order to determine product
- Ability to safely, accurately and courteously load product on customer’s truck and trailer
- Ability to lift, shift, push weight up to75 pounds
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Clean Driving Record
- Excellent customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Punctual and reliable
- Safe driving
- Loading and unloading
- GPS and route planning
- Route management
- Safe driving record
- Heavy lifting
- Vehicle cleaning and maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Delivery recordkeeping
- Documentation and reporting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Initiated new routes that reduced delivery time by50%stp
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Received driver of the year achievement award at Tire hotel inc in june , 2024.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
TIRE HOTEL INC
06.2023 - 11.2024
Delivery Driver
MESSER GASES
07.2022 - 05.2023
DZ DRIVER
SUNLIGHT TRANSPORT
03.2015 - 08.2020
DELIVERY DRIVER
AFRICA GROCERY STORES
05.2013 - 05.2014
SUNLIFE FOODS SCARBOROUGH
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Political Science
York University