A Driver Motor Vehicle

David Muiruri Kamau

Telephone no: +254-***-***-*** / +254-***-***-*** Email: *************@*****.***

Personal Profile

I am a highly dedicated and reliable professional with over 30 year’s diverse experience as a driver, motor vehicle mechanic and tour guide. I possess a strong auto mechanical background and the ability to identify potential vehicle operation problems. I am competent in communication language via HF and VHF radio communication, diagnosing diesel and petrol engines, gearbox, differential, hub for four wheel drive, trucks and gas welding, Electrical wielding, simple wiring and service generator 450kva,500kva. Adept at all current safety rules governing large vehicle operation automobile and equipment safety. I am able to provide excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance through transport operations. Flexible and a Stickler for punctuality who is able to work long shifts and always available for assignments on short notice I possess a great desire and drive to prosper in all work that I venture into. I desire to work in a highly competitive and dynamic organization specializing in providing quality standards to enable me gain exposure in shaping me to face current needs.

Education

1999

Certificate in Defensive Driving, Automobile Association (AA)

Kenya Utalii College

1976 - 1979

Kenya Certificate of Secondary School

Park Road Secondary School

Professional Qualifications

2012: 4WD ’’Off’’ Road Driving Course; Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School

1999: Certificate, Driving Guiding Techniques; Kenya Utalii College

1984 - 1987 Mathare Youth Polytechnic, Nairobi; Certificate in motor vehicle Mechanic grade II

Skills

Communication Skills: Excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing.

Driving: Competent and experienced driver with over 30 years of accident free driving. Holder of a clean and valid Kenyan Driving License.

Mechanical Knowledge: I have the knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Analytical Skills: Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations for consideration, approval, and implementation

Collaborative: Able to work well with a range of people both within and outside of the organization

Time Management: Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.

Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills: I am able to make timely, well-considered and logical decisions on problem situations that may arise to find appropriate and workable solutions.

Flexibility: Capacity to fit into most environments, maintain calm under pressure and can adapt well to changes in the workplace.

Team player: Works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back-up support for coworkers when appropriate and actively supporting group goals.

Work Experience

Feb 2020 to date

Kenya Utalii in conjunction with the European Union under Tourism Regulatory Authority

Position: Tour Guide Driver

Key Achievements:

Responsibilities:

Greeting and welcoming customers to the tour.

Informing customers about the program for each tour.

Scheduling visits and purchasing tickets, if required.

Gathering and maintaining the necessary equipment for each tour.

Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

Central Asia Development Group International, West Africa (Niger, Agadez)

Position: Maintenance supervisor.

Maintenance and repairs on concrete mixer ( Fiori )

Mercedes Benz ( water track),

Grade machine Cat 966,

Reload Man track,

Generator cat 450 kva,

Land cruiser 4x4.

Key Achievements:

Safety and responsible on local personal

Responsibilities:

Conducted routine inspections, diagnosing faults, and testing machinery.

Performed repairs and maintenance on a range of machinery to minimize downtime and meet maintenance schedules.

Installed new equipment or modifications to existing equipment.

Performed risk assessments on tasks.

2011 - April 2015

Atlas Development and Support Service

Position: Maintenance Supervisor

Key Achievements:

Responsibilities:

Diagnosed, repaired and serviced vehicle and generator.

Inspected Vehicle.

2007 - 2008

Africa Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS)

Position:

Key Achievements:

Responsibilities:

Trained, instructed and developed mechanical skills to local Sudanese.

Trained, defensive driving to locals and AMIS /UNMIS Soldiers.

Carried out routine vehicle maintenance, repaired and diagnosed. HINO, M series 4X4 trucks Land cruiser 4 x 4.

Power generators P400, P500 Perkins, Caterpillar 966, John Deere, Scania series and welding.

Other Positions Held

2021 - 2022 : Plant Mechanic at Mogadishu Services in Mogadishu, Somalia.

2019 -2020 : Plant Mechanic at (CADG) Central Asia Development Group in Agadez,Niger.

2005 – 2006: Transport Manager at Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE)

at PAE in Juba, Southern Sudan,Darfur.

2003 - 2005: Designer Tours and Travel; Nairobi, Kenya

2001 - 2004: Self-employment as a Driver, Tour Guide and Mechanic 4x4 Nairobi, Kenya

1996 - 2001: Driver, Guide and Mechanic at Game Trackers (k) Ltd

1992 - 1996: Self Employment as a Mechanic Nairobi, Kenya

1986 - 1992: Mechanic at Kenya Breweries Limited

Additional Information

Trainings and Workshop

June - July 2011: A Skills Upgrading training for practicing tour guides; Bomas of Kenya

1999: Community Based first Aid training covering emergency and health conditions; Kenya Red Cross Society

Seminars and Conferences

Hobbies and Interests

Traveling, Sports, Socializing, Wildlife Conservation

Referees

Fred hatting.

Project Manager, CADG

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

Amy Mukavi

Human Resources Manager Nairobi Office, Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE)

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

Eunice koome

Managing Director, Designer Tours and Travels Co.

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

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