James Talbot
Address – 20 Patterton Range Way, Glasgow| Postcode – G53 7YF
Mobile No. – 07956 777239
Email – Jtalbot053@gmail.com
Summary Statement
I am hard-working, committed and level-headed individual, who is willing to flex his skills to a variety of driving and logistical employment. I have many years of experience in dealing with the public and specialise in efficient service.
I have considerable experience, gained both from working collaboratively within a large team of drivers and also working by myself. Within my previous positions goals and deadlines change regularly and so I must ensure that I am flexible and adaptable. I have valuable skills such as quick thinking and problem solving that have been gained from interacting with customers, assisting in co-ordinating schedules whilst ensuring that industry standards are met.
I am currently looking for a new position which will enable me to utilise my current capabilities whilst enabling further personal and professional development.

Education
BTEC Business and Communication Systems – Pass
9 GCSE’s all graded C and above
English, English Language, Maths, Additional Maths, Science, Additional Science, Geography , Religious Education and Business and Communication systems.

Driving licences
A, B, C+E, D

Career Experience
HGV driver, Farmfoods – December 2022 – currently employed
Bus Driver, Houston’s Coaches – September 2020 – December 2022
Reason for leaving – Moving to Glasgow
Delivery driver, Avidlogistics Ltd – May 2020 – September 2020
Reason for leaving – Offered full time work
Bus Driver, Manchester Community Transport – October 2019 – April 2020
Reason for leaving – Redundancy
Coach Driver, David Ogden holidays – January 2019 – May 2019
Reason for leaving – lack of tour work
Freelance Coach Driver working for AVA Coach – March 2018 – January 2019
Reason for leaving – – lack of work
Responsibilities
Working as a Bus and Coach driver has given me extensive experience in customer service and satisfaction skills. One of my main responsibilities is to ensure customer satisfaction by watching out for danger zones that may result in dissatisfaction. Also to be aware of opportunities to perform better ensuring that maximum productivity is met by adjusting schedules.
I have been responsible for balancing cash deposits on a daily basis within the Bus Driver aspect of my career and also larger deposits, invoicing and reconciliation within the Coach Driver aspect of my career.
I have also been responsible for planning routes not just within the UK but also Europe. This included planning the most efficient routes, ensuring that I meeting timing requirements and also co-ordinating stop offs and finish times. These skills are easily adaptable to general logistics and distribution work.
Administration skills have also been gained by balancing my own cash deposits, co-ordinating the requirements of my employer with the requirements of my customers, keeping accurate expenses records and co-ordinating routes and timetables.

Key Achievements
Excellent feedback from Tour Guides and customers on EU tours.
Up to date CPC.
Driver of the month on 6 individual occasions.

References available upon request.