External Transport Manager

Razvan Paul Ciobanu
e: razvan.paul20@yahoo.com|m: 07741 810273 |LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A practical and versatile transport manager who demonstrates a range of interpersonal and
practical skills within the distribution, production, and dangerous goods industries developed
from work experience and academic studies. Self-motivated, a fast learner, and commercially
aware. Consistently strives to achieve the highest possible standard. A hands-on approach and
enjoys solving practical problems.

I have been recognised for the best performing sites in budget control, safety, legal
compliance, and customer service. My skills include an in-depth knowledge and practical
experience of dangerous goods, working within the legal framework of the EU regulations. My
passions are safety and continuous improvements, I feel my expertise and experience can
make a difference in any transport environment.

KEY SKILLS
• O licence compliance
• Transport operations
• Strategy and planning
• Route planning and scheduling
• Vehicle maintenance
• Project management
• Safety compliance
• Infringement management
• Driver CPC training
• Compliance Audits
• Driver’s management & operation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

External transport manager, Bomati LTD                                                                 August 2021 to March 2022
Bomati Ltd is a road haulage company responsible for transportation of goods and services.

Outline

External transport manager for a road haulage company which contained a range of
articulated HGV, semi-trailers, and drawn-bar combination vehicles in their fleet. The company
operated nationally and internationally. Assigned to ensure day-to-day operations and
optimisation the profitability.

Key responsibilities
• Developed and implemented effective route plans to enhance transportation
schedules.
• Maintained all important documents, such as advanced shipping notice, pick slips, and
bills of landing to ensure the accuracy of shipment
• Perform Digital Tachgraph analysis to record diversified types of driver and vehicle
data, such as journey distance, speed, driving time, and driver’s activity
• Ensure the adherence with Drivers’ Hours Regulations and working tine regulation to
reduce drivers fatigues and expenses
• Oversee the operational staff and vehicles on regular basic to evaluate performance,
while planning and enforcing staff rotas and holiday plans
• Implement strategies for inspection, servicing, and annual test dates to identify existing
and potential hazards

• Manage the resolution of customer compliments to provide efficient customer
experience
• Coordinated efforts in performing risk assessment of sites, risk evaluation of procedures,
and maintenance of knowledge on first aid basics
• Ensured compliance with all the documentation required by law such as insurance
policy, vehicle inspections, driver’s licence, and daily inspection checks on vehicles

Notable Achievement

• Developed strict rules about vehicle to checks and maintain the fleet 100% safe.
• Gained appreciation from customers by providing organised services
• Allotted convenient routes to drivers and efficiently utilise available resources to
manage budget
• Improved profitability of operations through reorganisation of routes and fuel
consumption by 75%

EDUCATION
CPC in Road Transport Operations Management – CILT Aug 2021
BSc Construction Engineering Management, 2.1 Oct 2017 to June 2021
Loughborough University
Modules included: Professional Practice & Skills, Construction Technology, and Materials, Legal
& Economic Context, Site Surveying and Measurement, Construction Project Delivery,
Infrastructure Technology, Mechanical & Electrical Services, Sustainable Design &
Construction, Law & Contract Administration, Planning, Estimating & Cost Control
Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor Nov 2018 – Nov 2021
Site Supervisor’s Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) – Citrus Training Apr 2017 – Apr 2022
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction – Moulton College Sep 2015 to Jun 2017
Topics: Building Law, Structural Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Advanced Surveying Techniques
6 GCSE’s subjects (Grades A*-C) – Thomas Becket, Northampton Sep 2014 to Jun 2015