The document is a cover letter and CV for Brendan Craig applying for a position. The summary highlights that Brendan has over 30 years of experience in transport, logistics and warehouse management. He is currently a route planner, office administrator and shift supervisor at Barry Express, overseeing deliveries across Ireland. Previously he was an operations supervisor at Target Express managing a regional depot staff. Brendan has strong communication, organizational and problem solving skills from managing teams and resolving customer issues.

1. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Please find attached an up to date copy of my Curriculum Vitae.
My working career and knowledge has always been in transport/ logistics & haulage.
I have extensive knowledge of managing the receipt and delivery of a varied range of
products to a wide range of customers, in the correct manor, with correct documentation
and transport specifications.
I presently work as a route planner/office administrator/warehouse shift supervisor for a
transport company ensuring all relevant documentation and freight is received unloaded,
routed, loaded, and delivered in a safe and timely manner.
In my previous position as ‘Operations Supervisor’ I was responsible for the day to day
running of a Regional Freight Depot with a staff of 14-20 in my charge, accountable to the
Depot Manager. I oversaw all goods inwards and outwards ensuring all freight was scanned
in and documented and updated on to our system to facilitate daily reports and
delivery/collection sheets I also prepared KPI’S for our key account customers, and met with
same to resolve any issues that may have arisen.
I acted as a floating Manager covering holidays/sickness for 5 depot Managers in the
Western Region between 2008/2010.
Greater detail of duties set out in employment details below.
I have completed a Business Management course and obtained a diploma (Fetac level 6)
with merit.
I have excellent communication skills and work well with people.
I have great attention to detail I am self motivated and work well under pressure alone or as
part of a team.
I am computer literate, honest, loyal, hardworking and very hands on / adaptable in every
situation.
I would be grateful if you would consider my application for this or future vacancies.
Kind Regards
Brendan J Craig.
References: Mr John Carroll ex Regional Manager Target Express 087-6031738
Mr Brendan Bailey --Pulse Logistics Clonmel 085-1424260
Mr Dermot Glennon –Glennon Haulage 087-6292873

2. CURRICULUM VITAE
Brendan Craig
Clonfad, Newtown
Athlone
Co Roscommon
Ph 086-0673570
brendancraig@topmail.ie
D.O.B 12/05/1965

3. Work Experience
Barry Express Feb2014-Present
Position: Route planner/Office Administrator/Shift Supervisor
Duties: Organise daily runs for fleet covering nth east, east, midlands,
Nth west, & west of Ireland, I am also responsible for accurate
receiving, recording, storage, and despatch of customer goods stored
in our logistics depot, I also supervise the loading/unloading of same
in a safe and timely manner. I am presently on a permanent night
shift which is 21:00hrs till 06:00hrs (5 nights)
Reason for leaving: Still employed.
Target Express May2002-Aug 2012
Position: Warehouse/Operations Supervisor
Duties: With a team leader and 2 full time warehouse staff, 1 customer
services person and 10 drivers which acted as sorters on the AM shift,
I was responsible for, Unloading Trailers, Checking, Scanning and
sorting freight inbound
Printing all documentation and routing, Vehicle loading and
despatching Drivers expediently
Consignment updating on in-house system
Customer Service and Driver assist
Audits regarding manual handling/ forklift training for staff, and staff
compliance with wearing provided PPE, and preventative
maintenance of vehicles in their charge, and scheduled servicing on
site or at our garage, plus forklift maintenance
I also maintained Tacho-graph register for inspection by RSA
Although logistics was not a major activity for regional depots I was
responsible for the safe storage/recording, and on time deployment
of 48 hour and 2 to 3 day service, and booked in consignments which
were held in depots
I was responsible for ensuring correct vehicles were onsite to suit
specific deliveries

4. Prepare P&L Accounts for Head office
Build and review KPI’S and implement changes to improve
Meet with Customers to resolve issues/boost sales
Between 2008 / 2010 I acted as a floating Depot Manager
Providing holiday / sickness cover in five of the Company Depots in
our Western Region, which I was also a key holder for and point of
contact for respective monitoring security companies
and general warehouse housekeeping.
Reason for leaving: Company Closure
Central Cabs Athlone Jan2000 –May2002
Position: Cab Driver
Duties: Carriage of Passengers for hire and reward
Reason for leaving: Took up position while seeking employment
After relocating to midlands
DHL Express Dublin Airport Mar1995-Dec1999
Position: Driver/Courier
Duties: Parcel Deliveries in Dublin
Reason for leaving Relocated to midlands
A-One Couriers/AAA Freight Jan1985-Jan 1995
Position: Driver/Warehouseman
Duties: 1985-1987 Nationwide Deliveries
1987-1995 Warehouse duties including Radio dispatcher
Reason for leaving: Company Closure

5. Premier Dairies Jun1982-Nov 1985
Position: Milkman
Duties: Daily Deliveries Door to Door
Weekly Cash Collection
Reason for leaving: Armed Robbery x 2
Superquinn Sept1980-Jun 1982
Position: Apprentice Butcher
Duties: Meat Preparation
Retail sales over counter
Reason for leaving: Bad career Choice
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6. Education Details
Kilroys College Nov2012-Aug2013
Course: Business Management (Fetac 6) Distance Learning
Result: Diploma achieved with merit
College of Marketing &Design 1980 -1982
Course: Master Victuallers
Result: None, course not completed
Our Lady of Good Council 1977 – 1980
Secondary School
Exams taken: Intermediate Certificate
Result: Pass honours-Maths, English, Geography and History
Our Lady of Good Counsel 1970 – 1977
Primary School
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Pastimes/Hobbies
Anything Mechanical
Fishing
Reading
Snooker/Pool
Gardening