Daran Somers
Experienced Logistics Driver and Hospital Porter
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Experienced Logistics Driver with over 5 years experience driving different sizes of vehicles (small, transit & Sprinter vans) transporting specimens, blood samples, medical supplies, vaccinations, PPE and controlled drugs to laboratories, clinics & hospitals. Also experienced in furniture delivery and goods transportation. Experienced porter with background in hospital settings, infection control and patient transportation.
Well-versed in operating hospital beds, trollies and wheelchairs. Remains calm under pressure to respond to cardiac arrests and provide correct supporting equipment swiftly. Friendly and reliable individual committed to providing smooth and comfortable hospital experiences for patients.
Competent in infection control and correct manual handling techniques. Comfortable in fast-paced environments and high-pressure situations.
Experience
Self-employed - Self-employed
(2025-04)
Logistics Driver - St Ann's Hospital - Tottenham, London
(2010-04 - 2025-04)
Undertook Driving Transportation of specimens, blood samples, Vacations, PPE and Controlled drugs to laboratories of clinics & Hospitals.
Administrative Assistant - Penderels Trust - Tysley, Birmingham
(2007-03 - 2010-02)
- Providing a professional customer service experience to all callers on behalf of the Birmingham team
- Providing Administrative support to all staff including production of letters and other paperwork, producing invoices and minutes meetings
- Managing an internal database, including the uploading of new referrals and other relevant documentation on behalf of the team
- Preparing and submitting office attendance records to the HR department on a weekly basis
- Receiving and recording all incoming/outgoing mail
- Preparing terms & conditions on behalf of our customers for their employee's
- Assist with the Disclosure and Barring service process for our customer's employees
- Monitoring and replenishing office stationery stocks
Education
RSA Integrated Business Technology 1 & 2 - Database Spread sheet Word Processing Graphics Integrated - Sutton Coldfield College (1997-09)
CLAIT: Computer Literacy and Information Technology - Sutton Coldfield College (1996-09)
