Jason King
Dublin
Summary
I am an extremely experienced courier driver committed to safety and accuracy in high-volume order delivery. I continually monitor my workload and prioritise critical tasks to meet tight deadlines. I have a very strong record of customer satisfaction and positive feedback, with particular focus on timely and accurate deliveries.
I consistently ensure customer satisfaction through strong navigational skills and attention to detail. I am reliable and adaptable and always ready to address last-minute changes and handle various types of packages.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lonon Taxi Driver
TFL
LONDON
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Enhanced passenger comfort by maintaining clean and orderly vehicle interiors.
- Kept vehicle in top condition through regular maintenance checks, prolonging its lifespan.
- Handled high pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining excellent service standards.
- Managed difficult driving conditions during inclement weather to ensure passenger safety.
- Achieved smooth rides by driving carefully and defensively at all times.
- Improved customer satisfaction with friendly, professional demeanour and prompt service.
- Used knowledge of local area to suggest tourist spots or restaurants to passengers.
- Facilitated easy payment options including cashless transactions for customer convenience.
- Transported passengers to desired destinations, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Maintained safety by adhering to road regulations and traffic laws.
Courier driver
FedEx
Maidstone, Kent
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service by handling queries and complaints effectively and professionally.
- Operated electronic scanners and maintained logs to track shipment progress efficiently.
- Followed instructions regarding specific drop-off procedures; respected customers' preferences at all times.
- Assisted warehouse staff in sorting out parcels for delivery to enhance service speed.
London Taxi Driver
TFL
London
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Facilitated easy payment options including cashless transactions for customer convenience.
- Assisted tourists with language barriers using basic foreign language skills.
- Used knowledge of local area to suggest tourist spots or restaurants to passengers.
- Rendered first aid when necessary, providing immediate help in emergency situations.
Courier delivery driver
DPD
Crawley, West Sussex
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Utilised GPS systems to optimise route planning and expedite deliveries.
- Completed daily vehicle checks for reliable operations and minimised breakdowns.
- Assisted in warehouse duties whilst not driving, enhancing team productivity.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers through excellent communication skills.
- Checked inventory before loading; ensured correct packages were delivered.
- Tracked fuel consumption regularly; contributed towards cost efficiency measures.
- Maintained clean, safe vehicle to uphold company reputation.
- Handled fragile items with care, eliminating damage during transit.
- Followed established procedures for handling cash on delivery; reduced chances of discrepancies.
- Prepared detailed reports of each delivery, ensuring accurate records kept on file.
- Sorted packages according to the route; streamlined delivery process.
- Ensured timely delivery by skillfully navigating various routes.
Courier delivery driver
TNT Express
Staplehurst, Kent
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Facilitated secure deliveries by adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained clean, safe vehicle to uphold company reputation.
- Managed customer queries, resulting in enhanced satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated closely with dispatch team for seamless delivery coordination.
- Worked efficiently with focus to improve average delivery times.
- Responded to and resolved delivery-related complaints and concerns.
- Reported delivery goods and document errors to management, enabling prompt resolution.
- Utilised hand-held devices to capture, document and communicate proof of delivery.
- Planned most efficient route to meet daily delivery goals.
Courier driver
TNT Express
Croydon, London
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Increased reliability by remaining flexible regarding work hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon receipt of delivered goods for confirmation of successful deliveries.
- Maintained regular contact with office staff; relayed information about traffic disruptions or other issues affecting deliveries.
- Increased efficiency by planning optimal routes using GPS navigation systems.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and in adherence with road safety regulations.
- Provided special care in delivering fragile and hazardous products.
- Checked stock met customer requirements before delivery.
- Drove van for timely delivery of parcels and mail following government standards.
- Submitted required documentation upon journey completion.
- Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to meet high presentation standards.
- Carried out complex manoeuvres in busy, high pressure environments.
- Ran loading and unloading equipment to assist with passenger or cargo at stops.
Head of UK Sales
2YX Records
London
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Delivered compelling sales presentations, winning significant contracts.
- Analysed market trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Identified potential areas of growth through careful analysis of market conditions.
- Fostered a positive work environment, leading to high employee morale and retention.
- Led a dedicated team, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
- Streamlined sales processes for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client meetings, influencing purchasing decisions positively.
- Provided mentoring and coaching to junior staff members, fostering professional growth.
- Improved regional sales performance by implementing unique strategies and initiatives.
- Formulated strategic plans for successful product launches across the region.
- Implemented targeted sales training programs with measurable improvements in performance.
- Built a collaborative team culture, boosting overall productivity levels.
- Managed significant accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
- Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.
- Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments.
- Devised effective pricing policies to maximise profitability.
Warhouse Manager
Prime Distributions
London
02.2001 - 02.2004
- Enforced strict adherence to quality standards, enhancing brand reputation.
- Investigated discrepancies in inventory records; ensured swift resolution of errors.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, leading to a significant reduction in overheads.
- Managed supplier relations for seamless procurement processes.
- Improved accuracy of stock control with regular stocktakes and database updates.
- Reduced order processing times by improving picking and packing methods.
- Directed staff training for improved competency and productivity levels.
- Maintained clean work environment, promoting effective workflow and reducing hazards.
- Supervised daily warehousing activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Handled employee issues professionally, resulting in increased job satisfaction rates amongst the workforce.
- Coordinated incoming goods, ensuring accurate documentation and timely distribution.
Record Label Manager
Prime Distributions
London
03.2004 - 01.2025
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Identified new talent through regular scouting activities in local music scenes.
- Developed marketing strategies, boosting album sales.
- Secured profitable deals by effective negotiation with event organisers.
- Maintained artist's online presence, increasing visibility and engagement rate.
- Fostered positive relationships with media representatives to enhance artist's public image.
- Managed PR crises to protect the artist's reputation.
- Ensured timely releases by coordinating album production processes.
- Coordinated artist rehearsals, ensuring optimal performance readiness.
- Negotiated contracts with music labels to secure favourable terms.
- Streamlined communication between artists and record labels for efficient workflow.
- Oversaw budget management for cost-effective tour operations.
- Facilitated studio recording sessions, achieving high-quality music production.
- Collaborated with promoters to maximise concert attendance.
- Balanced personal requests with professional demands for harmonious working environment.
- Offered one-to-one and group vocal coaching, enhancing musician capabilities and confidence and improving overall performance standards.
- Practised regularly to maintain and develop musical skill.
- Performed solo compositions with confidence and conviction.
Dance music producer
PJ Music
London
02.1996 - 01.2001
- Led promotional campaigns for successful track launches.
- Encouraged creative brainstorming amongst team members, fostering innovative ideas.
- Perfected beat matching skills, delivering seamless transitions between tracks.
- Managed recording sessions for optimal production quality.
- Coordinated live performances to showcase produced tracks effectively.
- Conducted thorough research on current musical styles, maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
- Ensured copyright adherence whilst working on remixes or samples from existing tracks.
- Enhanced overall sound quality by fine-tuning audio mixing techniques.
- Oversaw all aspects of post-production tasks including mastering and sequencing.
- Negotiated contracts with record labels for beneficial agreements.
- Collaborated with artists and musicians for creative synergy.
- Pitched fresh concepts to stakeholders, securing buy-in for innovative projects.
- Worked closely with vocalists and musicians during recording sessions for desired outcomes.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to prevent technical issues during studio sessions.
- Produced high-quality dance music tracks to captivate listeners.
- Integrated cutting-edge technology into production process, raising standard of final output.
- Scheduled and managed entire recording processes, mixing and editing to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed recording projects from conception to completion.
- Performed high-quality recording, mixing and mastering in professional studio.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for industry clients.
- Identified and resolved technical problems to improve sound quality.
- Monitored industry trends and technologies, introducing new techniques and equipment to enhance quality.
- Set up and supervised studio recording sessions with diverse artists and teams.
- Maintained profitable private studio, managing and producing multiple client requests.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, smoothly handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Worked with technical teams to optimise sound and lighting.
- Acquired top talent to fill empty production roles.
Education
GCSEs - English
Stanley Tech High School
LondonGCSEs - Maths
Stanley Tech High School
LondonGCSEs - Double Science
Stanley Tech High School
LondonGCSEs - Music
Stanley Tech High School
LondonSkills
- Safety protocol adherence
- Familiarity with delivery software
- Knowledge of traffic laws
- Goods vehicle operation
- Cargo checking
- Driving licence holder
- Efficient navigation
- Logistics understanding
- Adjusting to road changes
- Manual handling
- Vehicle inspections and maintenance
- Polite customer interactions
- Patience and resilience
- Personal grooming and hygiene
- Tactful complaint handling
- Taxi regulations comprehension
- Vehicle maintenance understanding
- Safe passenger transport
- Traffic law familiarity
- Patience with difficult passengers
- Calmness in unexpected delays
- Technical driving techniques
- Flexible working hours
- Geographical navigation
- Resilience in high-traffic situations
- Adaptable to changing routes
- Efficient time-keeping
- Basic mechanics
- Route planning
- Local area knowledge
- Route optimisation
- Mental arithmetic
- Strategic planning
- Resourcefulness
- Inventory management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Decision making
- Effective communication
- Self-motivation
- Personable
Timeline
Lonon Taxi Driver
TFL
01.2023 - 02.2025
Courier driver
FedEx
01.2020 - 02.2023
London Taxi Driver
TFL
02.2015 - 03.2020
Courier delivery driver
DPD
03.2012 - 02.2015
Courier delivery driver
TNT Express
04.2009 - 03.2012
Courier driver
TNT Express
03.2007 - 02.2009
Head of UK Sales
2YX Records
01.2005 - 02.2007
Record Label Manager
Prime Distributions
03.2004 - 01.2025
Warhouse Manager
Prime Distributions
02.2001 - 02.2004
Dance music producer
PJ Music
02.1996 - 01.2001
GCSEs - English
Stanley Tech High School
GCSEs - Maths
Stanley Tech High School
GCSEs - Double Science
Stanley Tech High School
GCSEs - Music
Stanley Tech High School
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