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Alex Ward

Sheffield,South Yorkshire

Summary

Focused Bus Driver offering 14 years of superior performance in transport operations. Accustomed to meticulously verifying safety of vehicles and equipment. Keen to contribute value to team through integrity and dedication to quality transport service. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Bus Driver

First South Yorkshire
04.2010 - Current
  • Developed strong sense of navigation and direction through travel and geographical study.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, offering special assistance to elderly, infirm and disabled passengers.

Physical Media Librarian

Liberata
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Managed on site and off site server backups
  • Communication with clients regarding retrieval and sending backups
  • Maintained the database of name and dates of backups

Trainee Computer Operator

Liberata
06.2006 - 03.2009
  • Operate systems in the computer operations suite including Printing and Tape Library, Windows/Open VME Operating
  • Record information on internal database system
  • Deal with external clients to understand their needs and solve issues
  • Operate mailroom equipment

STAFF SUPERVISOR/ TRAINER

McDonalds
02.2004 - 06.2006
  • Oversaw team members to ensure that company procedures were adhered to at all times
  • Delivered training to all new starters and on going training to existing team
  • Co-ordinated health and safety activities and recorded information
  • Operated all cooking equipment within the kitchen in line with safety regulations
  • Operated computerised till system
  • Served customers quickly, efficiently and accurately providing excellent customer service

Relief Supervisor Operations/Performance

First South Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current

• Monitor and manage service performance in real-time

• Analyse data to drive continuous improvement

• Develop alternative disruption plans for planned/unplanned events

• Support drivers with live updates and problem-solving

• Investigate incidents and prepare reports

• Foster strong working relationships across teams

• Worked closely with engineering and drivers on Breakdown line.

• Learned how to manage fleet allocation and allocated the fleet to need and the requirements of the depot.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Computer Science

Sheffield Castle College
2006

Waltheof School
2002

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all different levels within an organisation, ensuring client needs are met
  • Skilled in a wide range of Microsoft PC packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word, Internet
  • Wide range of customer service experience in IT and Retail
  • Strong team player with the ability also to work on own, using initiative
  • Ability to work in pressurized environments and meet tight deadlines
  • Trustworthy, reliable, responsible, polite

Timeline

Relief Supervisor Operations/Performance

First South Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current

Bus Driver

First South Yorkshire
04.2010 - Current

Physical Media Librarian

Liberata
03.2009 - 03.2010

Trainee Computer Operator

Liberata
06.2006 - 03.2009

STAFF SUPERVISOR/ TRAINER

McDonalds
02.2004 - 06.2006

NVQ Level 2 - Computer Science

Sheffield Castle College

Waltheof School
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