Rick Townsend
Summary
Safety-conscious Driver with 30 years in experience with high regard for safety. Transported Oxford County School District's students on daily routes and field trips. Taught both in class and in car with Thames Valley School Board driver education. Earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Penske Logistics
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift measures always reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping Toyota parts.
Delivery Driver
OTTOWAY TRUCKING LTD
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered packages (automotive parts) to customer doorsteps and business offices throughout Ontario.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Driver
LANGS BUS LINES LTD
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Transport elementary, and high school students across designated bus routes according to time schedules while following all traffic regulations
- Ability to implement safety plans (first aid, evacuation, 911)
- Interact well with public (kids, parents and school board)
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Completed routine pre-and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
In Car/In Class Driving Instructor
DRIVERZED & DJ DRIVER TRAINING
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Maintained all aspects of personal business including office duties, appointments and bookings
- Taught C.A.R.S program to all Thames Valley District School Board contracted classes.
- Established trust with parents by maintaining communication about their child''s progress and areas of improvement.
- Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
- Promoted proactive problem-solving approaches among students, empowering them to make informed decisions in complex driving scenarios.
- Ensured vehicle was well-maintained, clean, and properly equipped according to regulations for safety.
- Utilized various teaching aids such as videos, diagrams, and hands-on demonstrations to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, progress, and completion to ensure proper documentation for licensing requirements.
Lift Truck Operator/Welder/Assembler
AGM - KITCHENER FRAME LTD.
01.1996 - 01.2009
- Lead hand/team leader; quality auditing and control
- Supplied parts to assembly lines and departments
- Assembled frames (welded) for Ford, GM and Mercedes
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively during peak hours or unexpected situations.
- Participated in continuous improvement aimed at enhancing overall warehouse performance related to lift truck operations.
Education
In Car And In Class Driver Instructor - Driver Education
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
London, ON01.2009
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
BLOSSOM PARK
Woodstock, ON01.2009
Skills
- Route planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Traffic laws mastery
- Vehicle safety expertise
- Team player
- In-depth driving knowledge
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Planning routes
- Dependable and reliable
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Critical thinking
- Defensive driving techniques
Languages
Certification
- Ontario Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
- Basic Training Skills Development Certificate
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Penske Logistics
03.2022 - 03.2024
Delivery Driver
OTTOWAY TRUCKING LTD
01.2019 - 01.2022
Driver
LANGS BUS LINES LTD
01.2017 - 01.2018
In Car/In Class Driving Instructor
DRIVERZED & DJ DRIVER TRAINING
01.2010 - 01.2014
Lift Truck Operator/Welder/Assembler
AGM - KITCHENER FRAME LTD.
01.1996 - 01.2009
- Ontario Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
- Basic Training Skills Development Certificate
In Car And In Class Driver Instructor - Driver Education
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
BLOSSOM PARK
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