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Mike Harris

Mike Harris

Dumfries,Dumfriesshire

Summary

At the age of 78 my life experience is considerable and my enthusiasm is undimmed. I volunteer with Blood Bikes Dumfries and Galloway and the Firefighters charity and, in my spare time, I enjoy walking, reading and railway modelling.

Overview

60
60
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Owner/Operator

Criffel Coaches
Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
03.2005 - 07.2023
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient transport services and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled workforce.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules and safety inspections to ensure vehicle reliability and compliance.

Firefighter

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.1975 - 03.2002
  • Assisted in responding to emergency calls and executing life-saving measures during fire incidents.
  • Operated firefighting equipment and ensured proper maintenance and readiness for use in emergency situations.
  • Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques, safety protocols, and equipment handling to enhance team performance.
  • Collaborated with emergency services and community organisations to conduct fire safety education and prevention programmes.

Coach driver

Battersby Silver Grey Coaches
Morecambe, Lancashire
09.1973 - 12.1974

Driving on local day trips and school contracts. Also as driver / courier on Holiday Tours, including British and European destinations.

Stage Management

Numerous
Numerous
08.1968 - 09.1973

From assistant stage manager to Company / Theatre manager with various theatre companies. I also worked as a bus conductor / driver, for 2 x 5 month periods, with Crosville Motors on Merseyside. when unable to find theatre work.

Management trainee

British Railways
Initially Merseyside, then London
09.1963 - 08.1968

General clerical duties at numerous locations, including Merseyside Dock Goods stations, booking offices in Merseyside and London, and regional offices.

Education

GCE at O level in 4 subjects -

Oldershaw Grammar School
Wallasey, Wirral
09.1960 - 06.1963

Skills

Staff management, Communication skills, conflict and crisis situation resolution

Accomplishments

In 1995 I received the Queen's Fire Service Medal, awarded for exceptional fire safety work with relation to elderly people.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Criffel Coaches
03.2005 - 07.2023

Firefighter

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
01.1975 - 03.2002

Coach driver

Battersby Silver Grey Coaches
09.1973 - 12.1974

Stage Management

Numerous
08.1968 - 09.1973

Management trainee

British Railways
09.1963 - 08.1968

GCE at O level in 4 subjects -

Oldershaw Grammar School
09.1960 - 06.1963
Mike Harris