GARY POUTNEY
BLYTH,NORTHUMBERLAND
Summary
Dependable and skilled professional with extensive knowledge in vehicle maintenance and a strong understanding of local geography. Demonstrates exceptional patience in heavy traffic, accurate fare calculation, and awareness of traffic laws. Comfortable with night driving and capable of managing crises effectively. Possesses good physical stamina, sound judgement, and a commitment to dependability.
Experienced driver with focus on private hire services. Capable of ensuring safe, timely transport for clients while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Skilled in navigation, route planning, and managing diverse client needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Private hire driver
Uber
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in loading and unloading luggage from vehicles, making travel easier for clients.
- Delivered prompt service by using knowledge of shortest routes during peak travel times.
- Managed difficult situations calmly, reducing potential conflict with passengers or other road users.
- Provided assistance to elderly or disabled passengers with care and respect,.
- Complied fully with traffic rules to ensure passenger safety.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of local routes and destinations for efficient transport.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness to enhance the comfort of passengers.
- Adapted driving style in response to weather conditions, prioritising safety above all else.
- Advised passengers on further travel advice using local knowledge in [Field of Expertise].
- Employed extensive geographical knowledge of [Location] and Sat-Nav system to minimise journey times.
- Inspected vehicles prior to driving to ensure proper working condition and presentation standards.
- Stayed calm in emergency driving situations, prioritising safety of passengers and other drivers.
- Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow travellers and passengers.
- Ensured passenger satisfaction by providing excellent customer service.
delivery driver
Asda
blyth, Northumberland
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Adapted to changing road conditions quickly ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
- Handled fragile items carefully, resulting in zero damage complaints.
- Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
- Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
- Delivered temperature-sensitive goods using appropriate methods maintaining product quality.
Education
GCSEs all b or c grade - maths,english,physics,chemistry,geography,history,design and technology
minchendon upper school southgate n14
london 09.1982 - 06.1985
Skills
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Understanding local geography
- Comfortable night driving
- Fare calculation accuracy
- Patience in heavy traffic
- Traffic law awareness
- Crisis management capability
- Good physical stamina
- Good judgement
- Dependability
Timeline
Private hire driver
Uber
02.2022 - Current
delivery driver
Asda
03.2021 - 04.2022
GCSEs all b or c grade - maths,english,physics,chemistry,geography,history,design and technology
minchendon upper school southgate n14
09.1982 - 06.1985
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