Derek McDonald
85 Shaftesbury Court
East Kilbride
G74 3RF
M: 07543017634
E: derekmacdonald77@gmail.com

Personal Profile

An energetic individual with a wealth of experience dealing with customers within the fitness industry who also processes strong Military experience working in the British Army for 5 years. I possess excellent communication and customer service skills. I am looking to transfer the skills and experience I have previously gained from the Military and personal training to secure a role within the Transportation and Logistics sector. I have recently passed my CPC training, but I am willing to undertake any training that is required to secure employment with a transport company.

Skills Profile

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Able to Lead and Motivate
• Able to meet and exceed set targets
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
• Excellent ability to work using own initiative
• Team player.

Work History

HGV Driver
SCOTCH FROST
June 2018 – July 2018
 Complete a Daily Vehicle Check to ensure the vehicle is road worthy and to record all vehicle defects.
 Ensure all products are loaded and unloaded safely avoiding damage to the products.
 Ensure the customer order is correctly delivered first time on time and that the customer signs all documentation before leaving the products.
 Carry out multi drop deliveries on time and safely.
 Refueling and look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage. Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
 Adhering to strict health and safety at all times.

HGV Driver
AM2PM
May 2018 – June 2018
 Responsible for loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimize chances of damage.
 Ensuring that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer’s property
 Responsible for checking goods off with customers and obtain signature and print.
 Providing excellent customer service.
 Carrying out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
 Driving the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.
 Driving within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.
 Refueling and look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage. Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
 Ensuring accidents are kept to a minimum.
 Completing vehicle daily inspection sheet and passing on to Manager

Personal Fitness Trainer
Self Employed
2003 – 2013
• Responsible for motivating clients to achieve their individual goals and demonstrate how to carry out exercise routines.
• Tailoring individual training plan specific to the clients training goals.
• Monitoring clients progress and analyzing the data that is recorded and alternating training plans as and when required.
• Give clients information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues
• Responsible for Cash Handling.
• Explain and enforce safety regulations and use of exercise equipment.
• Responsible for Accounting and Book keeping.

Senior Fitness Instructor
South Lanarkshire Council
2000 – 2003
• Assessing client’s fitness and design training programmes specifically for the client.
• Demonstrating exercise routines, exercise machines and weights.
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety procedures when using exercise equipment.
• Providing excellent customer service with clients face to face and over the telephone when dealing with all bookings or enquiries.
• Maintaining and cleaning the machinery and the exercise area.
• Dealing with cash and card payments.

Soldier in the British Army
HM Forces
1994 – 1999
• Maintaining army vehicles and equipment for operational readiness.
• Driver and radio operator servicing It equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of physical fitness for the demanding role.
• Trained to provide an exceptional standard of Security.

Education and Training

HGV Class 2 Licence CPC Training
2017

TASK International
Close Protection Operations
2009

University of Stirling
BA Hons Sports Studies
2004

References

References available on request