Tara Tairea
HAMILTON,WKO
Summary
Friendly and reliable professional with experience in operating trucks for material transportation, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and road regulations. Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and documented driving logs accurately. Managed depot operations, including personnel scheduling and inventory control, while fostering effective communication with dispatch and suppliers to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Truck Driver
Yrear Contracting Limited
Frankton, Hamilton
06.2023 - 09.2026
- Operated various trucks to transport materials, ensuring safety and efficiency during delivery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials while adhering to company safety protocols, contributing to a secure work environment.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Followed road regulations to ensure safe navigation on all routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo details to support compliance and operational transparency.
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules effectively.
Fuel Depot Manager
Triad Petroleum Pacific Ltd
Panama, Rarotonga
04.2016 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operations of the depot, including personnel management, scheduling and inventory control.
- Supervised staff scheduling and training to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supervised staff scheduling and training for efficiency.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure seamless operations.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and service providers.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies for labor overtime while upholding quality standards in operational processes.
Tour Guide
Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruises
Ngatangia, Rarotonga
10.2006 - 04.2016
- Engaged guests through storytelling, fostering memorable interactions and enhancing overall cruise experience.
- Facilitated high-quality guest tours using strong public speaking and communication skills, ensuring informative and enjoyable experiences.
- Engaged guests with storytelling, creating memorable interactions throughout the cruise.
- Shared knowledge of local wildlife and ecosystems during each tour.
- Managed guest inquiries and feedback, providing excellent customer service consistently.
- Managed guest inquiries and feedback, delivering consistent excellent customer service that improved guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with crew members to maintain boat cleanliness and readiness for tours.
- Maintained a positive attitude and enthusiasm when interacting with guests.
Education
Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Fiji Institute Of Technology (FIT)
Samambula, SuvaDiploma In Career Oriented Instructor - Instructor Course
Dive Academy (Dive HQ)
New LynnSome College (No Degree) -
Titikaveka College
Titikaveka, RarotongaSkills
- Truck operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Route navigation
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Log maintenance
- Defensive driving
- Proper signaling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Adherence to regulations
- Truck maintenance
- Safe driving practices
- Decision-making
- Equipment operation
- Loading and unloading
- Logbook management
- Cargo handling
- GPS navigation
- Logbook recordkeeping
- Electronic logging
- Pre-trip inspection
- Cargo securement
Timeline
Operator Truck Driver
Yrear Contracting Limited
06.2023 - 09.2026
Fuel Depot Manager
Triad Petroleum Pacific Ltd
04.2016 - 05.2023
Tour Guide
Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruises
10.2006 - 04.2016
Diploma - Quantity Surveying
Fiji Institute Of Technology (FIT)
Diploma In Career Oriented Instructor - Instructor Course
Dive Academy (Dive HQ)
Some College (No Degree) -
Titikaveka College