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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
2005.03 - 2023.07
  • 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
1975.01 - 2002.03
  • 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
1973.09 - 1974.12

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

Stage Management

Numerous
Numerous
1968.08 - 1973.09

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
1963.09 - 1968.08

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
1960.09 - 1963.06

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
2005.03 - 2023.07

Firefighter

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
1975.01 - 2002.03

Coach driver

Battersby Silver Grey Coaches
1973.09 - 1974.12

Stage Management

Numerous
1968.08 - 1973.09

Management trainee

British Railways
1963.09 - 1968.08

GCE at O level in 4 subjects -

Oldershaw Grammar School
1960.09 - 1963.06
Mike Harris