John Samson

I discharged bulk fuel tankers, bunkered ships, and carried out other fuel terminal duties at Lyttelton Port Oil Wharf. I maintained an incident- and accident-free history while applying fuel-handling, safety, quality-control, and terminal procedures.

I refueled a variety of aircraft at Christchurch International Airport for over eleven years, maintaining an incident- and accident-free history. I followed fuel industry, safety, HSE, and quality-control procedures and worked effectively across rotational rosters, nights, and weekends.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2004

I managed courier operations in Christchurch, coordinating work, people, priorities, and deadlines. I used communication, time management, documentation, and team-management skills to support reliable service delivery.

Jan 1996 – Jan 2000

I drove trucks and supervised transport operations in North Canterbury. I applied heavy-vehicle driving experience, clean licensing, safe work practices, route and task planning, and effective coordination with colleagues and customers.

Jan 1993 – Jan 1996

I operated a self-employed food business and managed its day-to-day activities. I successfully sold the business as a going concern.

Jan 1989 – Jan 1993

I operated a self-employed lawn and property maintenance business, managing service delivery and customer requirements. I successfully sold the business as a going concern.