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Dane Smith

Dane Smith

Urmston

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and extensive experience in many areas due to a varied career. Holds an HGV class 2 licence, Driver CPC qualification, and a digital tachograph card, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to handle a range of different scenarios, problem solving where required. Flexible with working hours and availability, currently looking for ad-hoc days driving as enjoyment and to maintain skill & knowledge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

HGV class 2 driver

Manchester Firewood Supplies LTD
Manchester
09.2023 - Current
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of all traffic laws, regulations and driver responsibilities
  • Able to complete daily vehicle checks, defect sheets and fix minor issues
  • Demonstrated punctuality by consistently arriving at pickups and deliveries on time.
  • Managed heavy loads safely, adhering to weight limits and securement guidelines using various methods.
  • Plan efficient routes to maximise productivity and respond to road closures or delays effectively finding alternative routes if required
  • Kept vehicle clean and tidy, and operated in a safe manner at all times
  • Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.

Company Director

Riverbank Coffee & Riverbank Deli
Manchester
06.2020 - 07.2025
  • Oversee and record all stages of operations; from initial concept to execution, managing all aspects of the business from start up during a pandemic to a thriving business it is today.
  • Overall responsibility for management, training and welfare of 50+ staff monitoring their workflow to maintain competence, meeting goals and optimising productivity across 2 sites; with the help and support of a senior leadership team.
  • Lead the organisation, establishing business direction and actualised operational plans to meet goals. Changing and diversifying where appropriate.
  • Oversee budgets to verify expenditures, assets and liabilities, maintaining low-costs with quality standards that customers expect.
  • Overall responsibility to provide company roadmap for achieving organisational success and longevity.
  • Assess financial statements to measure business performance and examine opportunities for growth.
  • Established company targets based on previous performance and predicted forecasts.

Associate Ambulance Practitioner

North West Ambulance Service
Manchester
09.2013 - 12.2020
  • Drove several different vehicles such as ambulances and rapid response vehicles, under emergency conditions on blue lights and sirens to reach patients quickly.
  • Resuscitated and defibrillated patients as necessary, operating life-saving equipment with thorough attention to detail and under immense pressure.
  • Kept emergency vehicles adequately stocked with medical supplies, guaranteeing equipment was in perfect working order.
  • Assessed, treated and managed patients' treatment onsite and en route to hospital, consistently communicating with patients and relatives.
  • Attended large public gatherings, sport events and public accidents, offering first aid and triage support.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals and local hospital staff, fostering quality and efficient patient care.
  • Diffused challenging situations using conflict management techniques.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Associate Ambulance Practitioner

Cumbria University

HGV CLASS 2
09/2023 -

High School - GCSE A to C

Cansfield High School
01.2002 - 1 2007

Skills

  • Excellent work ethic
  • HGV class 2 licence
  • Driver CPC qualified
  • Digital tachograph card
  • Flexible working hours
  • Able to work alone or as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Food Hygiene Certification
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Organised and calm under pressure

Volunteering

  • Charity Trustee, Bumba Foundation - Working closely with the Chair of Trustees, responsible for overseeing the charities finances, project management and operations out in Uganda, Africa. Visiting project sites 3 or 4 times a year to ensure the charities mission is upheld.
  • Charity Trustee - North West Pre-Hospital Critical Care Charity - Ensure the charity operates as it should and provides volunteer emergency doctors and paramedics to critical injured patients all across the North West at the request of the ambulance service. Ensuring patients receive critical care at the roadside when they need it most. Responsible for strategic direction, finances and project management.


Timeline

HGV class 2 driver

Manchester Firewood Supplies LTD
09.2023 - Current

Company Director

Riverbank Coffee & Riverbank Deli
06.2020 - 07.2025

Associate Ambulance Practitioner

North West Ambulance Service
09.2013 - 12.2020

High School - GCSE A to C

Cansfield High School
01.2002 - 1 2007

Diploma of Higher Education - Associate Ambulance Practitioner

Cumbria University

HGV CLASS 2
09/2023 -

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