Truck Driver Business Operations

THOMAS JAMES USUNIER

Home/Cell: 204-***-**** #*** – 451 Edison Avenue

Email: **********@*****.*** Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 0M2 1

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in the trucking/transport industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments, such as the Ice Roads (Yellowknife, NWT). Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2018 to 2023 Ice Road Driver in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with all loads delivered on time and incident free.

13+ years working in the trucking/transport industry with a clean drivers abstract. WORK HISTORY

November 2024 – present, Manitoba Provincial Government Wildlife Branch Wildlife Health Technician

Responsible for inspecting wildlife samples for CWD. May 2024 – November 2024, Fisheries, Resource Stewardship, Department of Economic Development, Investment, Trade, and Natural Resources Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspector

As the lead of the roving unit, responsible for inspecting all watercraft coming and going in and out of the various lakes across the province.

March 2024 – May 2024, Commissionaires

WPS Docs Services

Responsible for working with the Winnipeg Police to serve documents like summons and subpoenas to individuals.

January 2024 – March 2024, Manitoba Wildlife Federation Creel Clerk

Responsible for the collection of specific survey data from anglers, such as the number of anglers in a group, place of residence, number of hours spent angling, number of fish caught, number of fish harvested, number of master anglers and what bait was used.

December 2017 to September 2023, Westcan Bulk Transport/KAG Canada Owner/Operator Truck Driver – Retired

Managed day-to-day business operations.

Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions (drivers).

Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.

Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.

Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.

Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.

April 2012 to December 2017, Loyalty Transport, Brandon MB Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Managed day-to-day business operations.

Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.

Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.

Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.

January 2009 to January 2010, Longhorn Transport, Minnedosa MB Truck Driver

Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.

Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.

Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements. September 1999 to April 2021, Big Grass Outfitters, Russell MB Owner/Operator

Responsible for 100% of the day-to-day operational requirements for running and maintaining a viable professional full-service outfitting guiding business; from hiring staff, maintaining lodging facilities, financial records, upholding safety standards, marketing, media and promotional needs, booking clients, and all required administrative needs.

THOMAS JAMES USUNIER

Home/Cell: 204-***-**** #413 – 451 Edison Avenue

Email: **********@*****.*** Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 0M2 2

EDUCATION

Assiniboine Community College, Diesel Mechanic Level 2 Certificate, Brandon, MB

No Degree: Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation

CERTIFICATIONS

Class 1 Drivers License (current)

Manitoba Security Guard License (current)

Responsible Service Certification (11/2024)

Loss Prevention Training (11/2024)

Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) (11/2024)

Anti-Racism: Understanding Ourselves & Our Systems (11/2024)

Building Respectful Workplaces: Foundations (11/2024)

Inclusion and Diversity at Work (11/2024)

Information Security Awareness (11/2024)

Manitoba Government Orientation (11/2024)

Our Shared Journey Towards Truth and Reconciliation (11/2024)

Supporting and Ethical Environment in the Manitoba Government (11/2024)

Criminal Back Check completed with Commissionaires.

Level 2 Security Back Check completed with Commissionaires.

Child Abuse Register Check completed with Commissionaires.

Manitoba Security Guard Course, Commissionaires (01/2024 to 02/2024)

Commissionaires Security Guard Upgrade Course, Commissionaires (02/2024 to 03/2024)

First Aid, CPR and AED, St. John’s Ambulance at Commissionaires (02/2024)

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies, Canadian Red Cross Learning Centre (03/2024)

Becoming an Opioid Harm Reduction Champion, Canadian Red Cross Learning Centre (03/2024)

Use of Force - Level 1 including Stay Safe - Non Violent Strategies for Managing Crisis Situations, Commissionaires (02/2024)

Pressure Points, Armlocks & Handcuffing Techniques, Commissionaires (03/2024)

"ASP" 21" Friction Loc Baton, Commissionaires (03/2024)

Husky Corporate Safety Orientation, Cenovus Energy (04/2023)

Cenovus Asphalt Site Orientation, Cenovus Energy (04/2023)

Life Saving Rules Introduction, Cenovus Energy (04/2023)

Cenovus Safety Orientation HAS043, Cenovus Energy (04/2023)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Westcan Bulk Transport (12/2022)

Canadian Fuels Certification Requirements, Canadian Fuels Association – Husky Energy (05/2022)

Safe Work Permit Management HAS125, Cenovus Energy (05/2022)

Husky Lloydminster Refinery Site Orientation, Cenovus Energy (05/2022)

H2S Alive, Energy Safety Canada (05/2022)

Respirator North 1/2 Mask M, Westcan Bulk Transport (04/2019)

Hunter and Firearm Safety Training Course Certificate, Manitoba Natural Resources (11/1980)

Firearms License Possession Acquisition, Province of Manitoba (expires 05/2028)

Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Canadian Yachting Association (05/2000) SKILLS

Employee Training

Effective Communicator and Public Speaker

Leadership and People Development

Integrity and Transparency

Verbal and Written Communication

Process Improvement

Public Speaking

Budgeting and Cost Control

Issue Resolution

Operational Analysis

Incident Response

Customer Service

Work Planning and Prioritization

Risk Mitigation and Management

Annual Planning

Operational Efficiency and Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Coaching and Mentoring

Driven and Determined

Reducing Costs

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Hazardous Chemicals

Quality Control Planning

Constructive Feedback

Balanced Work Ethic

Thrive Under Pressure

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