Dustan Mwapinga
Dar es salaam
Summary
Seeking a position as a professional driver within a reputable organization where I can contribute my extensive driving experience, safety-conscious mindset, and excellent customer service skills to support the organization’s operations and growth.
Dedicated and reliable professional driver with over a decade of experience in providing safe and efficient transportation services. Known for punctuality, exceptional customer service, and strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety protocols. Adept at navigating routes, following safety regulations, and managing time effectively to ensure timely arrivals. Experienced in driving a wide range of vehicles, including VIP transport, and capable of performing minor vehicle repairs to maintain operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cum Logistic Driver
SOS Children’s Villages International
Dar es Salaam
01.2021 - Current
- Provide safe and timely transportation services for the National Office staff and their belongings.
- Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle by maintaining it in top condition and equipping it with essential safety materials.
- Regularly inspect the vehicle and report technical issues for immediate repairs, reducing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Assist with logistics, including the collection and delivery of mail, documents, and equipment, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date logbook entries for each trip, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
Driver
E.A. Brothers Contractors Co., LTD
Dar es Salaam
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Transported staff and materials safely and efficiently to designated locations, adhering to strict schedules and company policies.
- Maintained the company vehicle in excellent condition through regular cleaning and servicing, minimizing the risk of breakdowns.
- Optimized travel routes to avoid traffic congestion, ensuring timely arrivals and reducing fuel consumption
- Coordinated with management to schedule vehicle service appointments, ensuring the vehicle's longevity and reliability
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.
Project Driver
China Petroleum Pipeline Company Ltd (Cpp)
Lindi
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Ensured the safety and security of the company vehicle by performing routine maintenance and equipping it with necessary safety materials.
- Supported logistics operations by loading and unloading goods, raw materials, and staff luggage.
- Maintained high standards of service, ensuring professionalism and efficiency during all trips.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Performed emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires or jump starting batteries when needed.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
Forklift Operator
Alistair James Company LTD
Mtwara
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Operated forklifts to unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles, ensuring the safe and efficient stacking of goods.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of machinery to ensure safe operation and prevent accidents.
- Kept detailed records of inventory and activity logs, contributing to a well-organized facility.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Education
Advanced Drivers Certificate - Grade Two – VIP
National Institute of Transport
Dar es Salaam06.2018
Certificate of Forklift Operation -
Bandari College
Dar es Salaam05-2013
Certificate in Driving -
Vocational Education And Training Authority (VETA)
10-2012
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ocean Secondary School
10-2011
Certification of Primary Education -
Naliendele Primary School
11-2007
Skills
- Advanced Driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Team Building
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Route Navigation
- Forklift Operation
- Safety Compliance
- City and non-city driving
- Confidentiality understanding
- Strategic Planning
- Safety Protocols
- Safe driving techniques
- Inclement weather driving
- Clean Driving Record
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Traffic Law Observation
- Passenger support
- Valid Driver's License
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Processes and procedures
- Staff Development
Certificationstatement
I also certify that information provided in this curriculum vitae is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission may lead to legal implication.
References
- Robert Julius Mahimbo, Bank Officer, Exim Bank T Ltd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 719 956725, +255 756 817903, rjulius36@gmail.com
- Abdul Rahim Omari, Technical Director, E.A. Brothers Contractors Co., LTD, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 784 569832, +255 713 569832, supertm112@gmail.com
- Evelyn Mwita Dillip, Head of Human Resources, SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 622 740740, +255 713 029861, evelyn.dillip@gmail.com
Training
- Customer Care, Accountability, and Ethics for Support Staff
- Performance Management for Leaders
- Certificate of Achievement BSAFE
- Certificate of Child and Youth Safeguarding – Initial orientation for line managers
- The Toyota 4×4 Vehicle Training Program
- Certificate Preventing Sexual Harassment, Exploitation & Abuse E-Learning (PSHEA)
- Certificate of Cyber Security e-learning
- Misconduct Investigation Regulation
Languages
Good, Excellent, Excellent, Good, Good, Good
Certification
- Certificate Of Training Course On Customer Care, Accountability and Ethics for Support Staff
- Certificate of Training Performances Management for Leaders.
- Certificate of Achievement BSAFE
- Child and Youth Safeguarding -Initial orientation for line managers.
- Certificate of Cyber Security Awareness
- Certificate of Preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse.
- Certificate Code of conduct online training.
- Certificate of Appreciation Alistair.
- Certificate of Service Ea Brothers Contractors co Ltd.
- Certificate of Participation Misconduct Incident Management Regulation.
- Certificate of Service Chine Petroleum Pipeline Bureau.
- Certificate of Advanced Driver's Grade Two- VIP
- Certificate of Forklift Operators
- Certificate of Secondary education.
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Cum Logistic Driver
SOS Children’s Villages International
01.2021 - Current
Driver
E.A. Brothers Contractors Co., LTD
01.2015 - 01.2019
Project Driver
China Petroleum Pipeline Company Ltd (Cpp)
01.2014 - 12.2014
Forklift Operator
Alistair James Company LTD
01.2013 - 12.2014
Advanced Drivers Certificate - Grade Two – VIP
National Institute of Transport
Certificate of Forklift Operation -
Bandari College
Certificate in Driving -
Vocational Education And Training Authority (VETA)
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ocean Secondary School
Certification of Primary Education -
Naliendele Primary School
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of [ Children in Situation ] CiSS]
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of [ Children in Situation ] CiSS].
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Quote
There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse
Software
Database Management: Writing SQL queries and optimizing database performance Working with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite Basic NoSQL knowledge (eg, MongoDB) 5 Automation & Scripting: Task automation using Python and Shell Scripting Web scraping using BeautifulSoup, Selenium, and Scrapy 6 Cloud & DevOps Basics: Experience with Docker for containerization Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud (basics) 7 Version Control: Git and GitHub for code management and collaboration 8 Software Tools: Jupyter Notebooks for interactive coding and documentation VS Code and PyCharm for development Familiar with IDEs like Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA 9 Other Areas: Regex for text pattern matching LaTeX for document formatting and academic papers Basic image manipulation with OpenCV
Interests
Football, Music gospel, Dance and swimming
Affiliations
- Marriage
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