Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
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Raymond MacDonald

Glasgow,Scotland

Summary

A disciplined and reliable professional with strong mental resilience and focus, well-versed in C, Java, HTML/PHP, Cisco, Oracle, Autodesk Inventor, and Photoshop CS6. Known for being hardworking, honest, and friendly with excellent communication skills. Possesses extensive knowledge of Greater Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire roads.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bus Driver

McColl's Travel
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
06.2024 - 12.2025
  • Monitored traffic closely to avoid accidents and incidents.
  • Assisted elderly or disabled passengers, promoting inclusivity and respect.
  • Completed light bus maintenance, checking light systems, engine oil levels and water levels to minimise malfunctions.
  • Often stopped for elderly or disabled passengers in more convenient places due to the small nature of services.

Bus Driver

First Bus
Glasgow, Scotstoun
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Maintained punctuality for smooth running of timetable schedules.
  • Conducted regular vehicle inspections, promptly reporting mechanical issues to ensure immediate repair.
  • Handled customer complaints and kept customers satisfied through professional conduct.
  • Reported delays and accidents to dispatchers at head office.

Delivery Driver

Uber Eats Ltd.
Greater Glasgow, Scotland
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • I was fully responsible for my working hours and accountability
  • Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
  • I always made sure to leave a note in the app to give people a bit of positivity in their day

Dementia Specialist Care Assistant

Craigbank Nursing Home
Glasgow
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • In my role at Craigbank, I cared for very late-stage dementia patients, developing exceptional communication skills to connect with individuals in advanced conditions
  • Cared for extremely vulnerable patients in a challenging environment
  • Adhered to intensely strict and fast-changing COVID-19 policies
  • Liaised between the carer and housekeeping staff due to experience in both fields

Event Security

Showsec International Ltd.
Various
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • I saw growth in my role at Showsec, progressing from steward to response unit team leader
  • Leading a team at a young age helped develop my leadership skills, and the constantly changing environment improved my adaptability and communication
  • Worked in both small, tight-knit teams and large event security systems
  • Communicated with a variety of people at different performances
  • Led a fast-response team to de-escalate incidents effectively

Education

HND - Computer Science

Glasgow Clyde College
Glasgow, Scotland
09.2016 - 06.2018

National 5 - English, Computer Science, Physical Education, Maths

Cleveden Secondary
Glasgow, Scotland
01.2010 - 01.2016

Skills

  • Mental Resilience and Focus
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Well-Spoken
  • Honest
  • Disciplined
  • Friendly
  • C
  • Java
  • HTML/PHP
  • Cisco
  • Oracle
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Photoshop CS6
  • Greater Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire road knowledge

Affiliations

  • Sim Racing and Cars
  • Spending time with Family/Friends
  • Computing and Technology

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bus Driver

McColl's Travel
06.2024 - 12.2025

Bus Driver

First Bus
06.2023 - 06.2024

Dementia Specialist Care Assistant

Craigbank Nursing Home
04.2020 - 06.2021

Delivery Driver

Uber Eats Ltd.
08.2019 - 06.2022

Event Security

Showsec International Ltd.
10.2017 - 08.2019

HND - Computer Science

Glasgow Clyde College
09.2016 - 06.2018

National 5 - English, Computer Science, Physical Education, Maths

Cleveden Secondary
01.2010 - 01.2016
Raymond MacDonald