GARY COLVINE
BERW,NORth
Summary
Experienced and reliable taxi driver with extensive knowledge of public safety, traffic laws, and local road networks. Demonstrates exceptional time efficiency, communication skills, and a positive attitude while ensuring safe passenger transport. Proficient in using taxi apps, GPS navigation, and handling cash transactions. Committed to health and safety compliance through regular vehicle inspections and maintenance. Adept at managing flexible working hours with patience and resilience when dealing with difficult passengers. Career goal: to continue providing top-tier customer service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.
Seasoned professional in passenger transportation industry with focus on delivering safe and timely services. Mastery in route planning and traffic regulation compliance ensures unrivalled customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining vehicle condition and cleanliness, promoting comfortable and enjoyable rides.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Taxi driver
woody s
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
03.2021 - 11.2025
- Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
- Ensured timely arrivals for client appointments by utilising advanced navigational skills.
- Kept vehicle in top condition through regular maintenance checks, prolonging its lifespan.
- Assisted passengers with managing and securing personal belongings.
- Enhanced passenger comfort by maintaining clean and orderly vehicle interiors.
- Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
- Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to meet high presentation standards.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained road worthiness, carrying out periodic checks and requesting repairs.
- Completed required paperwork certifying [Type] deliveries.
- Regularly updated control centre on location and availability .
- Operated taxi service to take passengers around [Location].
- Carried out complex manoeuvres in busy, high pressure environments.
- Accepted and organised work requests using company app.
- Used knowledge of local area to suggest tourist spots or restaurants to passengers.
- Managed difficult driving conditions during inclement weather to ensure passenger safety.
- Assisted with luggage handling, Enhancing customer experience.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers about pick-up locations or potential delays.
- Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow travellers and passengers.
Painter and decorator
smith and son
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Maintained worker-friendly, accident-free environment by complying with health and safety requirements.
- Maintained painting tools through regular cleaning, care and maintenance for optimum performance and reliability.
- Achieved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality painting and decorating services.
- Prepared walls and surfaces by cleaning areas and correcting defects.
- Applied primer coats effectively to ensure vibrant final colour.
- Completed exterior paintwork tasks with attention to detail for long-lasting results.
- Met tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' daily routines.
- Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
- Accomplished repairs and renovations to exact customer specifications.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Managed over 100 costumers
- Worked flexible schedule to meet needs of different painting projects.
- Completed thorough snagging and finishing.
Wood furniture machine operator
allan brothers
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
03.2003 - 03.2014
- Keep records of daily machine data, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
- Monitored material usage and reported ordering needs to maintain production.
- Selected appropriate saws, blades and bits to achieve desired project results.
- Operated preset woodworking equipment to complete diverse projects.
- Observed machine operation to proactively address errors or material issues.
- Upheld company reputation with consistently high standard of end product.
- Enhanced efficiency by operating and maintaining woodworking machinery.
- Positioned cross slide of lathe, calculating workpiece dimensions for ideal positioning.
- Reviewed work orders and blueprints to verify product specifications.
- Adjusted equipment settings to correct quality issues and maintain consistent production.
Education
GCSEs - ENGLISH AND MATHS
BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL
BERWICK UPON TWEED 04.1985 - 04.1989
Skills
- Time efficiency
- Reliability
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Self-motivation
- Safe passenger transport
- Mobile apps navigation
- Google maps navigation
- BERWICK UPON TWEED local road knowledge
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Vehicle maintenance
Affiliations
- like to go out for walks .i also like a game of snooker .
Accomplishments
i got some good reviews on google for helping customers
Custom
i work hard on my own or in a group .i like to solve problems when they arise
Timeline
Taxi driver
woody s
03.2021 - 11.2025
Painter and decorator
smith and son
03.2014 - 03.2021
Wood furniture machine operator
allan brothers
03.2003 - 03.2014
GCSEs - ENGLISH AND MATHS
BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL
04.1985 - 04.1989
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