Transport Manager Managing Director

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name : James Manyaki Odhiambo

Date of Birth : 23rd March 1975

Gender : Male

Nationality : Kenyan

Marital Status : Married

Cell No : 071*******/078*******

Languages Spoken : Swahili, English, German and Basic French

ID No : 14444678

Email : ***********@*****.***

Religion : Christian

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Capacity to work in a changing and challenging environment.

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting.

High level of integrity and professionalism.

Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Excellently flexible team player.

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To fully utilize acquired skills and experience effectively, in an enabling environment that rewards honestly and hard work.

To demonstrate thorough competence and full responsibility in every duty and work I perform.

My goal is to join a dynamic team in a goal driven organization enabling me to build a strong career foundation as well as drive the organization to achieve it objectives.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

1990 – 1994 : KISUMU BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Attained Grade C+ (plus)

1982 – 1989 : NYAMOME PRIMARY SCHOOL

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Attained Grade B (plain)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

2003 : Goethe Institute – Mombasa

German Language Course

French Proficiency Course

1994 – 1995 : Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) Nairobi.

Trained fully as a driver on heavy commercial vehicle (H.C.D)

Class (ABCE) and articulated truck.

Trained on defensive driving, first Aid and Customer Care Skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

16th July 2015 : James Manyeki Odhiambo passed the suitability test for drivers and

obtained 78% Marks and had 18 years’ experience on driving. The suitability training and test, normally conducted by Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure by the Mechanical and Transport Department at their Training Centre in Homabay County.

Oct 2014 – July 2019 : Associated Battery Manufacturer, ABM – East Africa

As a driver attached to the managing Director – Nairobi. Later transferred to Chloride Exide “K” Limited as sales and distribution driver.

April 2011 – Sept 2012 : Nyanza Reproductive Health Society

As a driver based in Nairobi under VMMC (CDC)

(USAID) (PEPFAR) project in the department of transport

of staff which needs someone with good knowledge on

driving in Nairobi and its environs as well as other

parts of Kenya.

Ensure safe delivery of supplies to various health facilities

in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.

Feb 2009 – April 2011 : AMICABRE Travel Services

Worked as a driver in the department of transport for Kenya Airways at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport driving pilots, in-flight cabin crews, VIPS for Kenya Airways. Promoted to the position of supervisor later on.

ROLES:

Oversee vehicle handover from one driver’s shift to another.

Inspect vehicle to ensure cleanliness and road worthiness.

Counter check to ensure that all the vehicles have all the necessary accessories, spare wheel, jack, spanners, first aid kit, fire extinguisher etc.) as well as working safety belts.

Authorize and release vehicles for fueling, cleaning, service and repair.

Ensuring that company vehicles are utilized only for allocated assignment, do not divert from official route and do not carry unauthorized passenger.

Ensure consistent communication with transport manager on vehicle performance and if there are any vehicles problems.

Ensure proper documentation of all driving records.

Ensure up to date insurance of all vehicle maintained

Sept 2006 – Feb 2009 : Mercy Corps International Nairobi

Worked as driver for three years doing airport and hotel transfer for visitors and staff to their required destinations.

April 2004 – Feb 2009 : JALAS Agencies Mombasa

Worked as a driver for the company at the Port of

Mombasa.

May 199 –March 2002 : Inter-freight Panalpina (Kenya) Limited

As a driver doing transport business between East and

Central Africa.

1996 – 1998 : Eagles Millers Limited

Worked as a heavy commercial vehicle driver and later

promoted as a senior driver attached to the General Manager.

HOBBIES

Traveling

Reading novels and Magazines

Visiting Friends

Sports (football).

REFEREES:

1.Silas Omolo

UN World Global Support Centre Italy

Email: **********@*****.***

Tel: +254*********

2.Herman Kangi

Transport Supervisor

Associated Battery Manufacturers E.Africa

Box 489**-*****

Nairobi

Tel: +254-********/ +254********

3.Benard Mathembwa

Store/ Distribution coordinator

Chloride Exide Kenya Limited

Tel: +254*********

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