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Gerard Thunder

Gerard Thunder

Dublin 22,Ireland

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in customer service. I have patience and resilience and I am adept at tactful complaint handling and responsive listening. I am proficient in geographical navigation, route planning, and GPS operation, ensuring efficient time-keeping and adaptability to changing routes. I'm committed to maintaining high standards of personal grooming and hygiene while respecting privacy boundaries. I possess comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws, emergency procedures, and hazard identification with a focus on health and safety compliance.

Offering strong customer service skills and reliable, calm approach under pressure. Knowledgeable about city navigation and time management. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills in the role.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Civil Servant

Office of Government Procurement (DPER)
Dublin , Ireland
2018.04 - Current
  • Led multi-disciplinary team projects; drove successful completion of objectives.
  • Analysed complex data sets to draw insightful conclusions.
  • Maintained comprehensive records for departmental accountability.
  • Streamlined administrative processes with the introduction of efficient digital systems.
  • Enhanced interdepartmental communication by facilitating regular meetings and feedback sessions.
  • Managed time-sensitive projects to meet strict deadlines.
  • Upheld highest standards of confidentiality whilst handling sensitive information.
  • Fostered positive relationships with stakeholders through effective negotiation and diplomacy skills.
  • Handled enquiries promptly and efficiently from members of public, other civil servants and organisations either by phone, in person or through writing.
  • Delivered high levels of customer satisfaction through attentive, personalised service.
  • Stayed impartial in economic and political issues to serve all members of public without bias.
  • Sorted and organised different types of information by document type, personnel or location.

Taxi Driver/Courier

Self
Dublin and Nationwide, Ireland
2005.04 - 2018.04

I continued working for Securispeed on a part time basis as I returned to taxi driving in 2005.

  • Maintained safety by adhering to road regulations and traffic laws.
  • Transported passengers to desired destinations, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Facilitated easy payment options including cashless transactions for customer convenience.
  • Conducted financial transactions for fare collection efficiently, ensuring accuracy.
  • Assisted with luggage handling, enhancing the customer experience.
  • Ensured timely arrivals for client appointments by utilising advanced navigational skills.
  • Used knowledge of local area to suggest tourist spots or restaurants to passengers.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers about pick-up locations or potential delays.
  • Enhanced passenger comfort by maintaining clean and orderly vehicle interiors.
  • Handled high pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining excellent service standards.
  • Managed difficult driving conditions during inclement weather to ensure passenger safety.
  • Provided support for elderly or disabled passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
  • Possessed up-to-date knowledge of current road diversions or construction works ensuring efficient journeys.
  • Assisted tourists with language barriers using basic foreign language skills.
  • Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow travellers and passengers.
  • Selected most appropriate route, accounting for weather and road closures.
  • Supported physically challenged customers to enter and disembark vehicle safely.
  • Operated taxi service to take passengers around Dublin city and county.

Warehouse /Logistics manager

Securispeed/ Sharptext Warehouse
Dublin , Ireland
2001.08 - 2005.03

I worked as a warehouse manager in Sharptext in Ballymount on behalf of Securispeed.

  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Courier delivery driver

Securispeed
Dublin , Ireland
1995.09 - 2001.08
  • Managed paperwork for smooth transactions and record keeping.
  • Met tight deadlines by prioritising tasks effectively.
  • Sorted packages according to the route; streamlined delivery process.
  • Provided feedback on delivery issues, contributing to process improvements.
  • Assisted in warehouse duties whilst not driving, enhancing team productivity.
  • Managed customer queries, resulting in enhanced satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated closely with dispatch team for seamless delivery coordination.
  • Utilised GPS systems to optimise route planning and expedite deliveries.
  • Maintained clean, safe vehicle to uphold company reputation.
  • Ensured timely delivery by skillfully navigating various routes.
  • Manually loaded and unloaded heavy parcels, safely lifting heavy objects.

Taxi driver

Self
Dublin, Ireland
1990.04 - 1995.09

I worked as a self-employed taxi driver for five years.

  • Possessed up-to-date knowledge of current road diversions or construction works ensuring efficient journeys.
  • Kept vehicle in top condition through regular maintenance checks, prolonging its lifespan.
  • Used knowledge of local area to suggest tourist spots or restaurants to passengers.
  • Ensured timely arrivals for client appointments by utilising advanced navigational skills.
  • Assisted with luggage handling, enhancing the customer experience.
  • Transported passengers to desired destinations, resulting in satisfied customers.

Courier delivery driver

Interlink Ireland ( now DPD)
Dublin, Ireland
1988.09 - 1990.04

Worked in the Rathdown area delivering and collecting goods from customers. (Dunlaoighre, Killiney, Dalkey, Leopardstown, Sandyford etc.) Also Dublin 2,4 and 6.

Bread Agent

Self
Dublin, Ireland
1973.05 - 1988.09

Self Employed and delivering to private dwellings and retail premises throughout the greater Dublin area North, South and Westside.

Education

Certificate in Public Procurement - Procurement

Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
Dublin
2019.09 - 2020.05

Certificate of CPC in Transport Management - Transport Management

CPC in Transport Management
Ireland
2010.07 - 2010.09

NVQ Level 1 - Marketing

Rathmines College
Dublin
1988.09 - 1991.04

Leaving Certificate - Secondary School Education

Moyle Park College
Ireland
1971.01 - 1973.05

Skills

  • Patience and resilience
  • Automobile troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of public safety
  • Polite customer interactions
  • Tactful complaint handling
  • Responsive listening
  • Hazard identification and response
  • Traffic law familiarity
  • Personal grooming and hygiene
  • Respect for privacy boundaries
  • Traffic laws knowledge
  • Emergency procedures awareness
  • Efficient time-keeping
  • Adaptable to changing routes
  • Disability awareness training
  • Calmness in unexpected delays
  • Geographical navigation
  • Flexible work hours
  • Customer Service
  • GPS operation
  • Route planning
  • Disability awareness
  • Local area knowledge
  • Safety consciousness
  • Initiative taking
  • Accident procedures
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Cultural awareness
  • Interpersonal communication

Affiliations

  • Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Theatre
  • Walking, Swimming
  • Reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certificate in Public Procurement - Procurement

Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
2019.09 - 2020.05

Civil Servant

Office of Government Procurement (DPER)
2018.04 - Current

Certificate of CPC in Transport Management - Transport Management

CPC in Transport Management
2010.07 - 2010.09

Taxi Driver/Courier

Self
2005.04 - 2018.04

Warehouse /Logistics manager

Securispeed/ Sharptext Warehouse
2001.08 - 2005.03

Courier delivery driver

Securispeed
1995.09 - 2001.08

Taxi driver

Self
1990.04 - 1995.09

Courier delivery driver

Interlink Ireland ( now DPD)
1988.09 - 1990.04

NVQ Level 1 - Marketing

Rathmines College
1988.09 - 1991.04

Bread Agent

Self
1973.05 - 1988.09

Leaving Certificate - Secondary School Education

Moyle Park College
1971.01 - 1973.05
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