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Taxi Driver CV

Taxi Driver CV

Taxi Driver Job Description


Taxi Driver is responsible for operating a vehicle and driving passengers to and from their destinations. He greets passengers, ascertains destination, watches for traffic signals, waits for passengers to take them to their next destination.

His primary responsibilities may include the following:

Drive people from one place to another in a taxi cab. Ask for directions or determine directions on GPS. Use knowledge of local streets and traffic patterns to avoid heavy traffic. Pay tolls. Determine fares based on distance, number of passengers, or times. Turn on and off meter. Take payments. Pick up and throw away debris from passengers. Wax and wash exterior of car. Service car and determine if repairs are needed. Get oil changed and fluids checked regularly. Operate wheelchair lifts. Make change and issue receipts. Answer requests to receive vehicle assignments. Perform errands for customers. Carry packages and luggage. Help passengers get in and out of car. Make minor repairs and adjustments. Clean walkways. Wash and dry windows. Put air in tires.

Samples of Taxi Driver CVs:

  • Taxi Driver
  • Another Taxi Driver CV
  • Taxi Driver and Chauffeur
  • One more Taxi Driver CV
  • CV: Taxi Driver
  • Another Resume - Taxi Driver Position
  • Cab Taxi Driver
  • Taxi Cab Driver CV
  • Driver - Airport Taxi & Limo
  • Taxi Cab Driver - another CV
  • One more Taxi Cab Driver Job Resume
  • Taxi Dispatcher/Taxi Officer
  • DBA Metro Taxi - Transportation General
  • Bike Taxi CV
  • Taxi Dispatcher


Taxi Driver


To obtain a job that utilizes my current hospitality and customer services skills and offers new skills to learn as well.

Work Experience

Taxi Driver

VETERANS TAXI THE RIDE
Waltham, MA
March 2014 to Present

EXPERIENCE TAXI DRIVER VETERANS TAXI MARCH 2015-PRESENT

• Pick up and drop off passengers in a timely manner
• Help out with The Ride MBTA accounts
• Assist passengers with any baggage

SUPERVISOR IN TRAINING
TILLINGERS CONCIERGE
Boston, MA
September 2013 to March 2014

Learn how to communicate with staff, other supervisors and managers effectively along with pro- viding a positive work environment.

• Complete weekly payroll and scheduling, including knowing when coverage is needed and the strategy behind it.
• How to track time off requests, do monthly inventory and train staff.

CONCIERGE

TILLINGERS CONCIERGE
Boston, MA
November 2012 to March 2014

Work at various diverse properties as a staff assistant on a weekly rotating schedule.

• Greet residents and guests upon entry along with vendors and contractors.
• Assist with special requests such as ground transportation, reservation, appointments, tickets and local ideas.
• Document and maintain all relevant logs, updates and files.
• Ensure successful communication through shift changes by reporting off to incoming staff.
• Provide valet service and park vehicles.

CONCIERGE

MEDIATE MANAGEMENT
Allston, MA
July 2012 to November 2012

Greeted residents and guests in addition to escorting brokers and contractors into the building.

• Documented in the daily log and monitored security cameras.
• Unlocked apartments for residents if they forgot their keys and issued keys for opening the front door.

SECURITY OFFICER
SECURITAS

June 2012 to November 2012

Patrolled buildings, carried out post orders and monitored cameras for signs of safety hazards.

• Documented in daily log and reported any incidents.
• Unlocked offices for employees and set elevators independently for facility tours.
• Answered and redirected phone calls.

SPA ATTENDANT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AND RESORTS

SPA ATTENDANT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AND RESORTS
June 2011 to May 2012

Greeted guests and condo residents along with offering any tours of the facility.

• Monitored the facility and maintained cleanliness of the fitness and pool areas.
• Offered and arranged massage appointments to guests and residents.
• Performed inventory of spa products.

VALET HIKER

Four Seasons Hotel And Resorts
Boston, MA
March 2011 to May 2012

Greeted guests including name recognition.

• Parked and retrieved guest vehicles, manual and automatic, in a timely and organized manner.

What a nice job, the taxi driver. Photo by Elena

Taxi Driver CV


Over six years experience working in the Administrative, Customer Service, and Financial Industry

Experience includes administration, clerical, accounting, and customer service.. A detailed oriented team member with excellent interpersonal communication and administrative skills, who focuses on completing assignments and meeting company goals.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Taxi Driver
Yellow Cab
Pittsburgh, PA
January 2011 to Present

Assist with transporting customers to and from destinations

    Knowledge of the city and surrounding areas
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as decision making
    Excellent math skills
    Networked with local hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and businesses to assist their clients and customers with transportation.

Documentation Specialist
Nesco Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
August 2000 to January 2011

Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files using knowledge of various computer software applications.

    Uses QA process to verify completeness, accuracy and format of scanned documents.
    Maintains quality customer service by ensuring accurate and complete documentation on required forms
    Performs various clerical duties such as filing, faxing, scanning, copying, sorting/distributing

Administrative Assistant
Nesco Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
September 2004 to December 2004

To: (First Vice President of the Human Resource Dept.),
(Director of Human Resource Department), (Vice President of Intercultural Management),

And (Vice President of Affirmative Action)

    Provided administrative support for the human resource department
    Maintained calendars, prepared conference, teleconference, and videoconference schedules.
    Prepared expense reports; coordinated travel arrangements local and international
    Established priorities to meet deadlines and assisted Mellon employees who were traveling to and from Pune, India
    Prepared visa passports, and airfare arrangements through Mellon Corporate travel for Mellon employees

Loan Officer/Housing Counselor/Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Nesco Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
November 2003 to September 2004

    Provided administrative assistance to the President of the company
    Provided comprehensive education and counseling to help consumers access affordable housing
    First Time Homebuyer counseling, Pre-Purchase counseling, Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention, Anti-Predatory

Counseling, Post Purchase Counseling, Post Purchase Counseling, Credit Counseling, Reverse Mortgage Counseling and Rental Counseling

    Worked closely with various loan officer's account executive's, and underwriters from numerous lenders and banks
    Copied and filed documents
    Prepared monthly billing
    Answered telephones
    Prepared memos and letters upon request

Education

Associate in Accounting
Duff's Business Institute
2009

Associate in Business Administration
Everest Institute
2000

Taxi Driver and Chauffeur


Work Experience

Taxi Driver and Chauffeur

February 2008 to Present

Tested vehicle equipment such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.

    Drove taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
    Followed regulations governing taxi operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
    Provided passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.

Computer Technician

Scientific Atlanta
Norcross, GA
September 1998 to February 2000

Responsible for the Operation of Fujikuara Arc Fusion Splicers, which were used to fuse together Fiber Optic cables and connections.

    Testing and Troubleshooting Fiber Optic switches, dual reverse receivers, digital panels and Head-end driver amps

Computer Analyst
IBM Customer Solution Center
Tucker, GA
January 1998 to October 1998

Built and Prepared Southwest and East Coast Retro Model Banking network configuration

    Managed network bench using OS/2 and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
    Troubleshooted LAN in Ethernet and Token Ring environment using MAU and CISCO catalyst
    Installed and configured different kind of servers and printers using TCP/IP

PC Technician and Technical Support
Allif Computers
Atlanta, GA
February 1997 to January 1998

Installed and Configured Dos 6.x Win. 3.1, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT.

    Configured and Troubleshooted pre-installed software components.
    Supervised user account administration including management of local and global group account.
    Built Custom ordered clone Computers and provided in-house support for DOS, Windows 3.x/95, MS-Office and Hardware installation/replacement.

Education

High School Diploma
Hawlwadaag High School

Skills

Operating Systems, Application Software, Hardware.

Taxi Driver


Seeking for the position of personal driver in a recognized company where I can serve effectively with better performance.

Work Experience

Taxi Driver
2012 to Present

Communicating via telephone and E-Mail to exchange and receive the requests from passengers

    Collecting fares from passengers
    Performing vehicle maintenance by regulating tire pressure and checking oil, gas, and water levels on a daily basis
    Testing vehicle equipment such as lights, horns, brakes, and windshield wipers
    Keeping a record of driver's name, taxi identification, trip dates, and other information including pick up and drop location, time and fee for each trip, etc.
    Helping passengers with their luggages and to enter and exit the taxi
    Ensuring punctual pick up and drop of the scheduled passengers
    Providing information about local spots, hotels, airports, shopping malls, etc., to the passengers
    Performing urgent vehicle repairs when needed
    Maintaining a track record of delays and accidents

Vehicle Driver
2009 to 2012

Driving residents and corporate officials to different places as requested in a safe and timely fashion

    Assisting challenged and aged passengers to board and unboard the vehicle. Besides, helping travelers to arrange their baggages
    Guiding passengers about their destinations and providing them with the route information
    Conducting extended or overnight trips when required
    Sometimes, dispatching goods and pulling up invoices before and after the deliveries

Additional Information

Skills:

    Skillful driving abilities even in worst traffic conditions
    Ability to drive long distances without much fatigue
    Punctual and great valuer of time
    Ability to follow the speed limits of different driving zones ordained for different vehicles according to the state and local statutes.

CV: Taxi Driver


Work Experience

Taxi Driver
American Cab Company
Corpus Christi, TX
November 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

Picking up and driving clients from one destination to another.
Direct Care Professional
State School
Corpus Christi, TX
January 2013 to May 2013

Responsibilities

Assist mentally challenged individuals with everyday tasks and behaviors

Accomplishments

I obtained my cpr and learned a lot of patience

Skills Used

Verbal skills for customers
Stocker/Customer Service
Target
Corpus Christi, TX
March 2011 to December 2012

Responsibilities

Stock products and assisted customers

Accomplishments

Stocking
Skills Used
Stocking
Swab Hand
Cc Forbes
Alice, TX
February 2009 to March 2011
Responsibilities
Assisted operator with oilfield work
Accomplishments
Hard work

Skills Used
Hard work dependability
Swab hand
IPS

Corpus Christi, TX
April 2004 to January 2010

Responsibilities
Assist operator oilfield work

Accomplishments

Dependability and hard work

Skills Used

Hard work and dependability

Education

Basic in basics
Roy Miller High - Corpus Christi, TX
1997 to 2001.


Taxi Driver


To ensure a position within a progressive organization offering full utilization of my acquired skills and knowledge. Open to new ideas with a positive attitude and commitment.

Work Experience
Taxi Driver
Miami, FL
March 2010 to Present

Profound driving skills and strong ability to work long hours.

    Excellent communication skills, and ability to work with others and maintain calm during difficult situations.
    In-depth listening skills: taking time to understand others as they speak and ask questions as appropriate.
    Strong communication skills with dispatcher by radio, telephone and computer in order to exchange information and receive request.

Express Courier
Miami, FL
September 2007 to March 2008

    Courier responsible for transporting specimen between Doctors' office and Laboratories companies.
    Customer Service

Electrician Helper
Hi-Tech Electric
Miami, FL
September 2005 to 2007

Experience in using Test Meter to trace out short circuit in wiring.

    Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical system and equipment.
    Disassemble defective electrical or worn parts and reassemble using hand tools.

Front Desk Support: Miami Dade Community College (200-2002)

Operate incoming and outgoing phone calls (screen and forward calls), appointment scheduling

Transcribing hand written information, create invoice and other documents.

Education

Miami Dade Community College (Kendall Campus
1998 to 2001

High School Diploma
IL Savior Academy of Miami Inc - Miami, FL
1998

Skills:

    Excellent customer service skills.
    Skills in affectively dealing with people and cash handling.
    Effective team spirit working with others to achieve company goals and objective.
    Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English, reliable, Group leader, effective oral and written skills.
    Strong Math and accounting skills.


Cab Taxi Driver


My career objective is to build high experience in my fields and achieve greatness...

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Taxi driver
Capital land taxi
Schenectady, NY
December 2013 to Present
Responsibilities
Passenger endorsed driver /transportion

Accomplishments

Learning the business

Skills Used

Operation if a motor vehicle/ customer service
School Bus Driver class B
Durham school bus
Schenectady, NY

March 2013 to Present

Responsibilities

Pick up &deliver children back &deliver forth to school safely ..also perform dot safe inspection ...including air brakes

Accomplishments

Loving the kids and the love back

Skills Used

Performing dot safety inspections including air brakes and knowledge along with capability to maneuver a vehicle that

General service tech
Firestone auto care
July 2012 to September 2012

Location: Albany, NY

Job Responsibility: General service tech
General Service Technician
Firestone auto care
Albany, NY
July 2012 to September 2012

Responsibilities

General service tech...simple services such as oil changes tire services....courtesy checks....clean around the shop...was suppose to be involved in company training to learn there system...for some reason my manager was daily insulting me...I loved my job...I’m an automotive high school grad and also went to more schooling receiving a 93% on my automotive finals....just wasn't given a chance....

Accomplishments

I kept the shop super clean

Skills Used

Ability to learn from the elder technicians... to be open minded...consistency...will power to work ..I lved to work... my knowledge on a vehicle... customer service... schedule was always kept

Delivery/sales man/cashier
Advanced auto parts
December 2011 to July 2012

Location: Albany, NY

Job Responsibility: I did it all
Company Name: MD personel
Position: Ware house/land scaping
Period: January 2011 - January 2012
Location: Schenectady, NY

Sales man

Linked in marketing
August 2010 to December 2010

Location: Latham, NY

PROJECT DETAILS
Project Title: N/a

Education

AC delco auto maintenance in automotive maintenance
Glenmont Job Corps
2012

Diploma in automotive general mechanics
Automotive high school - Brooklyn, NY
2003 to 2008

Skills

Certified Boston regional customer service certificate, able to perform brake jobs, able to perform engine duties... I know motors, fuels systems, suspension duties and steering, manifold jobs and knowledge, tires knowledge and performance, cooing systems.

Certifications

Engine performance AC Delco lvl1-lvl2

Knowledge on engine performance and repairs as a whole. Fuel systems, coolant systems, combustion cycles, ignitions, etc.

Acdelco automotive brakes lvl1- lvl3

Knowledge of the braking systems on how to flare lines coil them...brake fluid dot # ratings,, different types of brake calibers and pistons, tools drum cylinders, figuring the issues and making solutions, master cylinder types and setups depending on the type of drive train on the vehicle, whether front wheel or rear wheel or AWD.

Automotive Acdelco electricals lvl1-lvl3

These certificates are on the knowledge of the automotive knowledge of the electrical systems such as sensors and relays and fuse conditions and usage ...coils and magnetic connections ...amperage resistance and volts...#pcm’s, ecm’s , bcm’s like the abs system

Boston regional customer service certification

I'm certified for ability to handle customer service in a pleasant and professional way...I know what it takes to keep a loyal customer...and a company reputation

Endorsements:

Passenger
School bus
Technologies: Auto.

Taxi Cab Driver


Work Experience

Taxi Cab Driver

Yellow cab
2014 to Present

Customer Service Representative
7-Eleven
Dallas, TX
January 2012 to April 2014
Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, customer friendly environment in the store

Ring customer sales on an electronic cash register

Receive cash from customers and give correct change

Perform all regular cleaning activities and other tasks that are included on job assignments

Forecast, order and stock merchandise

Skills Used

Detail oriented

Speak foreign languages

Proficient at excel

Communication

Team player

Planning and organizING

Education

Bs

Arba Minch University.

Driver - Airport Taxi & Limo


Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Driver
Airport Taxi & Limo
Des Plaines, IL
November 2014 to Present

Duties:

    Do pre-trip and post-trip inspections
    Pick up and drop off passengers within scheduled times
    Navigate via GPS
    Superior navigating skills and local airport knowledge (O'Hare & Midway)

Bus Operator
First Transit
Glenview, IL
February 2013 to November 2013

Duties:

    Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle.
    Operate various vehicles, drive safely in all types of weather and traffic conditions.
    Arrive and sign in on time, work hours as scheduled.
    Pick up and discharge passengers at scheduled locations safely.
    Collect proper cash fares, following fare collection procedures.
    Report all accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to dispatch office immediately.

Transportation Coordinator/Driver
AMS
Rolling Meadows, IL

April 2011 to January 2013

Duties:

    Supervise all aspects of transportation.
    Manage driver routes throughout the Chicago and Suburban areas.
    Oversee drivers to ensure they show up on time and properly prepare for their routes.
    Cover routes and back up drivers when they call in sick or on vacation.

Service Advisor

All Star Automotive
Berwyn, IL
May 2006 to April 2011

Duties:

    Prepare service ticket prior to repair.
    Offer detail explanation to customer regarding repair work charges as well as future maintenance.
    Perform telephone follow up with customers regarding their satisfaction.
    Spoke to vendors about parts and supplies.

SKILLS:

Excellent interpersonal skills with initiative and team-oriented focus, experienced driver with CDL class C license with passenger endorsement, basic computer skills, able to access customer needs.

Taxi Cab Driver


My objective is to obtain a full-time position that offers opportunities to learn and apply new skills with potential for job growth. I am a responsible and dedicated employee with experience working with many different kinds of people. I am committed to performing quality work and accomplishing challenging goals.

Work Experience

Taxi Cab Driver
SPLENDID TAXI
White Plains, NY
September 2011 to Present

Transportation of clients from one destination to another

    Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service
    Maintenance of vehicle
    Sustain record and work log
    Perform other duties assigned, i.e. helping clients with bags/luggage, clerical work, etc.

Personal Driver
Independent
Chappaqua, NY
October 2011 to November 2012

Possess excellent driving skills

    Extensive knowledge of the local map and routes (Westchester, Bronx, Manhattan)
    Familiar with the local and city traffic rules and laws
    Highly punctual with proper work and time management skills
    Expertise in maintenance of cars and vehicles, i.e. cleaning and servicing

Warehouse Worker
ACE ENDICO
Brewster, NY
November 2008 to April 2010

Accurately pick and package orders

    Assemble and wrap pallets according to customer specifications
    Responsible for keeping the storage area organized
    Perform various tasks to assist the manager on special projects
    Load orders onto delivery trucks and assist with delivery at various customer locations
    Safe and proper use of warehouse machinery, i.e. lifts, electric jacks, etc.

Host/Cashier/Baker
CITY LIMITS DINER
White Plains, NY
October 2007 to July 2009

Welcome and seat guests

    Excellent customer service
    Work as a team member performing cashier duties, bakery assistance (prepared cookies & cakes) and cleaning

Skate Guard/Soccer Coach
CITY LIMITS DINER
White Plains, NY
October 2007 to July 2008

Responsible for the safety of skaters/players while on the ice/field

    Supervise public sessions & group sessions
    Enforce and explain the ice rink/soccer rules to customers
    Work as team member performing additional duties as needed: dispense rental skates, answer the telephone, and assist in the maintenance of the facility

Education

Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College - New York, NY
2015 to 2017

High School Diploma
White Plains High School - White Plains, NY
2005 to 2007

Skills

Exceptional Driver
Excellent Listener
Strong Communication Skills
Multi-Tasking
Problem Solver.

Taxi Cab Driver


Authorized to work in the US for any employment

Work Experience

Taxi Cab Driver
Yellow Checker
Peoria, IL

January 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

Take the customers to start and end destination. Keep my taxi clean and in great condition. Keep in contact with my company dispatch.

Accomplishments

Learned how to work there system and i learned how to communicate more with the company and the customers.
Box Maker, Heavy Pack, Pack Line

SC2
Bartonville, IL
August 2012 to November 2013

Responsibilities

My responsibilities was Lifting boxes, Stapling boxes, Stocking boxes for production of the warehouse. Packing Parts, Lifting Parts, Repacking Parts.

Accomplishments

I learned new things about warehouse production. I also learned that we were packing and stocking parts for Caterpillar INC. Mainly major big parts that was used for tractors, Trucks, machinery. Meeting Production Requirements everyday.

Skills Used

The skills I used for this job was lifting and stacking after I stapled boxes down on china or regular wooden pallets. The boxes were used for production in the whole warehouse for heavy packing and pack lines. Each day I had to keep boxes stocked up for each job description.

Education

Business of Engineering
ICC College - East Peoria, IL
2011 to 2012

Business
Manual High - Peoria, IL
2008 to 2011

Skills

Fork Truck (sit down & stand up) , Painter, Stocking, Packing & Receiving

Personal References:  (available upon request).


Taxi Dispatcher/Taxi Officer


To obtain a position as in the aviation field that will enable me to use my strong organizational and managerial skills, educational background, ability to work well with people and further expand my expertise in management skills in the aviation field.

Work Experience

Taxi Dispatcher/Taxi Officer
Gateway Group One
Flushing, NY
2012 to Present

Perform safety inspections to cabs in order to avoid off any negative activity

    Enforce TLC rules and regulations
    Direct traffic in and out the main terminal or lot
    Keep paperwork organized and properly filled for each shift
    Keep the office updated with taxi and passenger flow counts
    Take necessary action on spot when needed
    Investigate and report any suspicious activity
    Informed and warned passengers/Taxi drivers of rule infractions such as smoking and loitering

Assistant Manager
Gateway Group One
Flushing, NY
2009 to 2012

Ensured that high standards of customer service were observed at all times

    Handled customer complaints and queries
    Developed, motivated and encouraged staff members
    Accurately and efficiently entered orders and maintain all cash at the cashiers
    Managed a total of 10 to 15 employees
    Maintain employee records organized accordingly
    Managed office equipment and office space
    Prepared and organized paperwork and other materials as needed for meetings
    Handled the product/supply orders, without exceeding the budget goals

Refrigeration Technician
Dominicana Refrigeration
Brooklyn, NY
2002 to 2007

Perform pre-start up checks on equipment and adjusts as necessary

    Read complex blueprints, sketches and instructions.
    Handling incoming and outgoing calls
    Interaction with vendors and clients

Additional Information

Professional Skills

• Self-Motivated • Diligent observer
• Exceptional attention to detail • Microsoft Office
• Quick learner • Strong communication skills
• Adaptable • Flexible Schedule

Highlights of Qualifications

    Remarkable hospitality experience in Airline and Travel Industry
    Considerable knowledge of Federal, State and local Air Traffic rules and regulations
    Profound ability to plan and supervise the work of others
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Exceptional ability to maintain and prepare reports
    Ability to efficiently communicate and present information to other employees, and management staff
    Have the ability to train employees on new standards and procedures
    Amable to set up a budget and work within the constraints without spending more than necessary.

DBA Metro Taxi - Transportation General


Work Experience

DBA Metro Taxi
Transportation General
April 2011 to Present

National Dispatch Account Representative West Haven, CT

Accessible Dispatch Program

• Handle accounts in New York City accessible dispatch program
• Pay drivers on a weekly basis for deadhead runs
• Handle any driver questions on equipment functions, monies owed, deadhead payment questions and about the accessible dispatch program
• Handle any customer complaints with the accessible dispatch program

LogistiCare

• Upload medical fares for Taxi and Livery daily.
• Daily tracking of medical patient's attendance as well as any cancellations.
• Assigning of drivers to medical trips that are out of territory
• Handle complaints from LogistiCare and the members of LogistiCare
• Research any payment issues from LogistiCare

Customer Service Representative/Black Car Service

• Answering telephones and placing reservations for Taxi or Livery services
• Answering customer's questions and assisting with concerns
• Apply the proper telephone etiquette to satisfy various customer situations
• Quoting and scheduling black car service for customers

Dispatcher

• Dispatch jobs to the closest available driver
• Oversee all jobs and make sure customers are picked up in a safe and timely fashion
• Verifying jobs to ensure the customer is traveling
• Answering questions from drivers
• Assisting drivers with directions

Receptionist

Laticrete
Bethany, CT
September 2010 to April 2011

Answered, screened, and routed calls appropriately.

• Managed switchboard in a timely fashion to ensure productivity.
• Forwarded information to company departments by sorting and distributing mail and memoranda.
• Ensured company safety by maintaining detailed records of incoming mail packs and visitors.
• Prepared purchase orders and entering receipt of materials against purchase orders for Administration.
• Maintained reception area keeping area neat and area stocked with all required supplies.
• Provided exceptional customer service by assisting other departments as needed.

Executive Manager

Travelcomm Inc
Orlando, FL
December 1998 to January 2010

Coordinated, planned and confirmed travel arrangements

• Worked alongside management to devise strategic plans and processes for successful marketing plan.
• Traveled to effectively introduce Travelcomm's services and mission statement.
• Signed contracts with different hotels so guests have more options on where to stay in that city\country.
• Assisted with payroll.
• Assisted with customer service support and complaints.
• Established relationships with airline companies and private travel agents to ensure the customers satisfaction.

Education

BS in Criminal Justice
Everest University - Orlando, FL
2012 to 2014

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Motivated Self-Starter Client Relationship Management Attention to Detail Team Leadership Resource Management Critical Thinking Interviews & Interrogations Organizational Skills Proactive Problem Solving Evidence Collection Evidence Collection Procurement Multitasking & Prioritization Microsoft Programs.

Bike Taxi


Easy going hard dedicated worker!

A job that involves customer services is the job that best suites me, I love people and I'm great with customers as I do it in a daily basics.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Bike taxi

Savannah pedicab
Delivery driver
Dominos pizza
2012 to 2013

Off premises concierge
Blue green resort
2012

Education

High school diploma
Sol C. Johnson


Taxi Dispatcher


Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Dispatcher
Ecuatoriana Taxi
Nanuet, NY
March 2010 to Present

Responsibilities

Answer phones
Sending calls out
Making sure all car go on time and get to there destination
Dealing with Money and Credit Card payments
Keep records on taxi driver
Help organize what car for what reservation and events and have the paper work ready for the drivers

Cashier/Customer Service
Noerr Program
West Nyack, NY
December 2012 to December 2013

Responsibilities

Have the set ready and prepare everything for Santa Responsible of helping costumers with any problem or question they have

Restock the candies and merchandise

Responsible of the money when work at the cash register

Education

Ramapo High School - Spring Valley, NY
2010 to 2013

Driver CV

Driver CV Samples


Driver: Job Description

The driver job is not just behind the wheel. You are looking to drive business and not just our trucks. The drivers not only deliver freight and final goods to the service customers' businesses safely, efficiently and free from damage, but they are also involved in unloading and distributing the freight as well. A driver is a key part of the customer service team, as they frequently interface with customers, forging our relationship with them and driving future business.

Description of Essential Job Functions:

Unload & load freight off/on trailers; lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights; safely operate heavy equipment; move, position and connect/disconnect a converter dolly; safely climb in and out of a tractor cab and trailer; sit for extended periods of time in a truck tractor and/or forklift; safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery; operate a tractor/trailer combination up to many consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials; and safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties. Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Safely operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable). Perform vehicle inspections. Operate and maintain records in accordance with safety regulations, and company policies as required. Provide service excellence to customers including generating sales leads to appropriate personnel. Perform other duties as assigned. Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.

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  • School Bus Driver CV
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  • Another Driver CV
  • Driver/Bus Aide CV
  • Lead Driver
  • Driver's Assistant
  • Driver's Position
  • Driver Manager
  • Driver CV Sample
  • Another Driver CV Sample
  • Delivery Driver


Truck Driver


Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and efficient route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Clean CDL class A license. 30 years of transporting product in various industries. Customer-oriented. Expertise in operating large variety of trucks.

Highlights

    Skilled in operation of tow motors and hand jacks.
    Strong communicator skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork.
    Capable of completing inspections and maintenance, handling cash and adjusting invoices.
    Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all weather conditions.
    Expertise in operating 18-wheelers, box trucks, roll-off, walking floor trailers, dump trucks, dump trailers, flat beds, refrigerated trailers, concrete, lift gates etc

Work Experience

Truck Driver
Edison, NJ
October 2011 to January 2016

Truck driver; trailers & straight jobs. Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner.

Truck Driver
Oak Transports,
White Plains, NY
October 2008 to September 2011

Roll-off driver & walking floor trailers, delivery /pick-up of containers. Settle the accounts.
Roll-off Driver
Newark, NJ
May 2008 to October 2010

Delivery/pick up containers. Settle accounts. Truck maintenance, etc
Trailer Driver
Two Distributors
Jamaica, NY
May 2002 to April 2008

Drove inter-terminal trailer shuttle runs from Raleigh to Elizabeth City, NC for delivery/pick-up

Education

University of Hartford Chapter -- Founder and Sergeant of Arms
1985.

I'd like to become a driver. Photo : Elena

School Bus Driver


Marc Antonio
Distant Hill, CA

    Demonstrated sound work ethics and knowledge to deal with different children
    Five years of experience in this particular profession
    Responsible, honest, and trustworthy enough and have cultural awareness
    Complete knowledge regarding the highway and school bus rules and regulations
    Skilled in dealing with certain special needs of kids, children, and teenagers
    Flexible to handle the transportation for public affairs and other school events
    Good knowledge of computer in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows

Work Experience

School Bus Driver
March 2008 to Present
STOCK TRANSPORTATION

    Handled the overall transportation schedule for school buses and picked up and dropped students as per the provided schedules
    Looked after the complete maintenance and servicing of the transportation vehicle before starting the pick-up
    Transported the students safely to their destination on the established time schedule and also assisted them in transporting on educational trips
    Inspected the overall automatic controls, looked after the harnesses and safety belts condition, secured students to wheelchairs, etc.
    Communicated with the staff members, students, and their family members regarding confirm pick up and drop off for the day

Sales Respresentative
Western Slope Transportation – Hamilton, Washington, DC
December 2005 to February 2008

    Prepared Electricity protection plans proposal to various commercials / residential with respect to the overall policy of the company
    Increased customer base, by the means of door-to-door selling, telemarketing, direct selling activities
    Enrolled and registered many commercials/ residential, helped them to fill in the registration form for the purpose of selling protection plan

INVENTORY AUDITOR
Lina Inventory Specialists – Hamilton, Washington, DC
March 2007 to January 2008

    Audited and checked various products at the big department stores for the purpose of inventory
    Analyzed and determined for the missed and existing items

Education

High School diploma in Commerce
Bedford High School
1974

Investment funds institute of Illinois
1978


School Bus Driver CV


Rockwall, TX

Attempting to come out of retirement from City School Bus driver., My last job lasted for almost 7 years with zero moving violations and only two minor collisions .Also willing to consider taking a Bus driving position whether it be City Schools or route line operation, also must add I am still DOT certified and Medical Card

Work Experience

School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver (BOE), Greyhound Express
September 2005 to December 2014

Bus inspection before route and after making sure that there are no sleeping school children on the bus and also checking of the vehicle for exterior damage and paying note and interior inspection, including Air Brake check for leaks

Bus driver

Maxi Bus
September 2001 to August 2005
For mentally handicapped, Maxi Bus

To P/U and disperse all handicapped students carefully escorted and some by way of wheelchair lift on a timely schedule on both AM and PM routes

Education

Westark Community College -
Fort Smith, AR
January 2016

Computer Literate.

CV: Driver


Work Experience

Driver
Caribe Express LLC
Louisville, KY
August 2013 to Present

Responsibilities
Driver Road Service.

WELDER 1 CLASS

JEFFBOAT
Jeffersonville, IN
December 2010 to August 2013

Making BOATS using all welding process, using welding machine and crane maching.

Fork Lift Operator
Preferred Staffing
Louisville, KY
February 2009 to December 2010

FORK LIFT OPERATOR(any industrial fork lift.)

Education

Technician in Economic.
Economia Habana - Havana

2000 to 2004.

Driver CV


Work Experience

Driver

Ralley Steel
Jamaica, NY
August 2012 to October 2015

Railey Steel bulk oil driver
Three years of managing a 10 unit housing complex.

Ramdan LTD, Driver

Rocky Mountain

Traffic Control duties plus driving and operating boom and bucket trucks

Appalachian Trail care of horses and guiding trail rides out into the desert

Dr. Leigh Study

Temporary position assisting residents to and from Doctor appointments. Driving residents to outgoin.

Corona Beers Trucking

Delivering water and mud to well sites

Portable Services Co

Driving various road vehicles to assist in Highway markings Highway signs and Traffic Control Duties

Mountain route from Halifax to Long Beach to deliver supplies to various customers.

Education

Needham Broughton High School -
Raleigh, NC
1986

Skills

I have numerous years of experience driving vehicles from passenger to over-sized loads. Working positions requiring excellent communication skills and problem-solving on the job, have made me a team player and a motivated self-starter.I am an experienced mountain driver, having driven delivery routes from Grand Junction to Durango and held several positions driving across country. I have driven and operated boom, bucket and dump trucks. I also am a certified Traffic Control Supervisor by ATSSA.

Goal Oriented Safe Driver CV


I have 18 years of experience in the Transportation field . Have experience on food grade,Hazmat and oversize loads and follow all federal , local and state rules that apply with oversize loads. Looking for the opportunities that will make a great use of my Transportation skills. You can reach me at […] or Email me at alexd51@gmail.com

Work Experience

Driver
Mctyre Trucking
Orlando, FL
April 2013 to Present

Oversize dimensional Truck driver.

Driver

Pipeline Transportation
Jacksonville, FL
October 2010 to April 2013
Driver of a bulk fuel truck

Driver

Eagle Transport Co
Orlando, FL
March 2006 to September 2010
Driver of a bulk fuel truck in the central Florida area.
OTR Driver
Oakley Transport
Lake Wales, FL
June 2004 to March 2006

Duties include delivering our customer’s product in a safe, prompt, and courteous manner, while following all commercial motor vehicle laws, making sure my vehicle is safe to operate.

Driver

Bynum Transport
Auburndale, FL
January 2001 to June 2004

Driver of food grade bulk tanker
Driver
Kenan Transport Co
Orlando, FL
June 1995 to January 2001

Driver delivering fuel and Central Florida.
Motorcoach driver

Mears Transportation Group
Orlando, FL
June 1994 to June 1996

Driver of a motor coach
Driver

E.R. Jahna Industries
Lake Wales, FL
May 1991 to June 1994

Driver of a lowboy delivering machinery used in sand mining.
Driver

Oakley Transport
Lake Wales, FL
June 1990 to May 1991

Duties include delivering our customer’s product in a safe, prompt, and courteous manner, while following all commercial motor vehicle laws, making sure my vehicle is safe to operate.

Education

CDL A
Mid FL Tech -
Orlando, FL
1990

Skills

Driver Training Fork Lift Safety Operations Course Class A Drivers License Endorsments-Passengers, Doubles, Triples, Tanker, Hazmat (FL state issued). Driver safe backing training Decision Driving By Liberty Mutual Smith

System


Driver CV


Antonio Zaragoza

Work Experience

Driver
Norbridge Motors
Norbridge, MN

Responsibilities

Local driver

Pto services
Norbridge, MN
March 2013 to May 2015

Responsibilities

Driver

Saturn, Inc
Louisville, KY
November 2009 to February 2013

Responsibilities

Casual driver

AAA Zinc
Louisville, KY
April 2010 to March 2013

Responsibilities

Pick up and delivery driver for local LTL carrier

Accomplishments

Made delivers and pick ups in timely fashion

Skills Used

Knowledge of Louisville area

Dupont Logistics
Ridgewood Park, KY
May 2008 to February 2010

Driver

Regional shuttles from one Univar facility to another, anywhere from 400 miles to 700 miles

LTL Carrier
Cartagos Ltd
Cats, MS
April 2007 to May 2008

Driver

Pick-up and deliver containers from railroad yards.

LTL Carrier
Orlean Express
Down View, IL
November 2003 to April 2007

LTL Carrier driver

Nice Way Systems
Cleveland, OH
December 1995 to October 2003

Local shuttles for area bearing distributor

Education

General

D. Russell Lee College -
Hamilton, OH
1984 to 1995.


Driver/Bus Aide


Work Experience

Driver/Bus Aide
A&M bus com
Chicago, IL

March 2014 to Present

Responsibilities
Driver, and bus attendant
Accomplishments
Drive
Skills Used
Driving
Cashier, customer service, valet attendant
Standard parking
Chicago, IL
January 2000 to June 2007

Responsibilities

Inventory, customer service and parking cars daily and cashiering

Accomplishments
Cashier and valet parking cars
Skills Used
Counting money daily and parking cars

Education

H.S diploma in general studies
Dunbar V.H.S - Chicago, IL
1994 to 1998.

Lead Driver


Work Experience

Lead Driver
Gamma Logistics
Oklahoma City, OK
October 2012 to January 2016

Customer service delivery. Crew supervision. Straight truck driver.
Field Hand
High Torque Refacing
Oklahoma City, OK
September 2011 to October 2012

Responsibilities

Inspect drill pipe getting it ready to drill
Order Puller
Hobby Lobby
Oklahoma City, OK
March 2008 to July 2011
Responsibilities
Pulled orders for multiple stores, kept a production of 90% or more.

Accomplishments

I impacted this job by being a great person to work with, giving it my all everyday to hit our times required each hour.

Loader
Oreillys Distribution
Oklahoma City, OK
September 2005 to February 2018

Responsibilities

Sorting car parts to multiple stores by placing parts on different pallets, wrapping pallets, loading the pallets in the truck.

Education

High School Diploma
Western Heights -
Oklahoma City, OK
2001 to 2004

Skills

Straight truck operator, Customer service, Forklift, Riding pallet jack,

Additional Information

Currently is Mustang, Oklahoma.

Driver's Assistant


Brooklyn, NY
Work Experience
Driver's Assistant
True Parcel Service
Brooklyn, NY
September 2013 to January 2016

Employed as a part-time, seasonal driver's assistant. Responsible for meeting the driver at a predetermined location and completing the deliveries on an assigned route. Responsible for obtaining customer signatures when necessary, handling packages with care and placing shipments in a secure area.

Laborer
Weekday Preschool
June 2012 to August 2014

Responsible for general periodic maintenance of preschool yard and equipment. Tasks included: painting, building, assembly, and purchasing. Worked on school upgrades such as the installation of mini-blinds in six classrooms, the installation of an outdoor water feature, refurbishment of bikes and scooters, installation of vinyl fencing, installation of playhouse sub-floor, and upgrades to school garden beds.

Machining Intern
Weekday Preschool
February 2012 to April 2014

Participated in a hands-on internship with a local aerospace manufacturing company. Received training and experience using Master CAM, CNC mills and lathes, manual mills and lathes, basic welding and writing/inputting code for CNC machines.

Education
Midwood High School -
Brooklyn, NY
June 2011

Additional Information

    Time Management
    Responsible
    Motivated
    Organized
    Positive Attitude
    Helpful
    Intelligent
    Hard working.

Driver


Hard working individual willing to learn and experience anything

To obtain a position that will help me showcase all my skills and experience

Driver

MV Transportation
Chicago, IL
January 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

Paratransit Driver
Accomplishments

Skills Used

Driving
Security Officer
Andy Frain
Bedford Park, IL

September 2012 to January 2014
Responsibilities

Sign in trucks and overall security duties... Former site Supervisor of security in Romeoville.
Special Response Officer
Whelan Security
Chicago, IL
December 2009 to August 2012

Work as a special response officer on an as-needed basis.

Public Safety Officer
Jackson Park Hospital
May 2008 to September 2009

Duties included writing shift reports, writing incident reports, and completing reports when admitting patients

Internship

The PR Store
December 2008 to April 2008

Duties included help write proposals for potential clients.

Officer

Safety Security Services
August 2007 to December 2008

Uniform officer for Dominick's Food Stores

Education

Bachelors in English /communications
East-West University - Chicago, IL
September 2005 to June 2008

Skills

I can remix, work the boards of a radio station, mix promos, commercial spots, and run the main board and produce a radio show. Work a professional camera, very proficient in the computer, including all Microsoft apps, email, and many other programs.


Driver Manager


To find a position that will allow me to grow professionally and personally close to home.

Work Experience

Driver Manager
LandTrans. Corp.
Summerville, SC
April 2012 to January 2016

Responsibilities

Driver Manager responsible for 90 drivers, which included their daily dispatch and miles goals (I received a millage bonus 4 of the last 4 weeks that I was there). In addition to miles I was responsible for driver write up's for OOR miles, improper fueling, late pickup and deliveries. Driver home time, detention pay, seeing that company and lease trucks were service at proper intervals and making travel arrangements for drivers who recover trucks or rent trucks while theirs is in a repair facility.

Recruiter / Regime Inc Division
Mild Leasing
2009 to 2012

Recruit Company Drivers, Owner Operators and Teams

    Increased fleet size by 10% in one year as well as filling all company Trucks

Driver Manager / Recruiter for Leasing Division
Demetrious Furs Transport
South Charleston, SC
2004 to 2009

Worked with Student Drivers both in the classroom and as their Driver Manager.

Ran a Driver Manager board with 20 to 40 teams of Student Drivers. (Two students per unit)

    Improved and implemented student training procedures. Work with these students to sell them on the Lease Purchase Program. Exceeded goals each year. Presented the program by phone and in the weekly driver orientation to 25-80 drivers.

Driver Manager / Extended Coverage Supervisor
Silvestre Transportation
Caddo Mills
2001 to 2004

Supervised 5 Extended Coverage Driver Managers. Responsible for terminal and operations during the off hours.

    Moved to a regular DM board and supervised 45 Company and Owner Operator Drivers.

Driver CV Sample


Currently attending Massbay Community College for an associates in general business. I was a student at Umass Dartmouth for three semesters before transferring. My hobbies include investing and researching stocks in my spare time. im looking for a part time job where I can join more office experience and learn more skills. My biggest asset is a desire to learn more!

Work Experience

Driver
Cinderellas
Cambridge, MA
2014 to Present

Summer job as a delivery driver at a pizza shop. Jobs included delivering the pizza and stocking drinks. Light cleaning such as sweeping and closing the restaurant.

Summer job as a racket club attendant

Newton Tennis and Squash
Newton, MA
2010 to 2014

Jobs included booking appointments setting up squash courts such as watering and lining on the clay courts. Kept gym clean and be friendly to club members.

Education

General Business
Massbay Community College Wellesley Campus
2014 to Present

Finance
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth -
Dartmouth, MA
2014 to 2016

SKILLS

    General accounting skills such as accounts payable and credits and debits.
    Overall understand of economics concepts.
    General Microsoft office and excel skills.
    Overall Business understanding.

Driver


Work Experience

Driver

Renzenberger
Victoria,TX
March 2015 to Present

Responsibilities

Drive oil-feild hands to wells

Accomplishments

Good driver

Twin Pines
Victoria, TX

Responsibilities
I was cna in 1990

Accomplishments

Like old people

Cleaner
Victoria, TX

Responsibilities

Don't like high paced cleaning jobs prefer to slow down and do a better job.

Delivery Driver

Student

To be an active employee who contributes to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the company, and to interact, on a professional level with other employees. To give excellent performance, and to translate my experience, knowledge, skills and abilities into value for the organization.

Work Experience

Delivery Driver


PIZZA HUT
April 2012 May 2015

I had many responsibilities as a cashier. I had to zone the area, put away frozen foods that customers didn't want as soon as possible, sort out left behind groceries, give the customers fast and friendly

PIZZA HUT

Delivery Driver: 7.25/hr

Floater

GENUINE CARE SERVICES
August 2011 to April 2012

Giving the client the one on one support that is needed handling their intellectual disabilities teaching them reality basics as learning their numbers, counting money, writing, and depending on the individual playing pre-k or up level learning games.

I also helped out at the main office to review applications, fixed applicants books and their background checks, made copies, and answered calls, etc.

Customer Representative

Mapco Express
May 2010 to August 2011
7.50/hr
Aug 2014 - Current

Have to stock the drinks and cigarettes. Also run the store by myself and take care of every customer that came in my store and clean the store in-between customers.

Cashier
WALMART
July 1980 to July 1980
7.80/hr

Education

Medical Assistant
Anthem - Memphis, TN
2011 to 2014

Diploma in general
Craigmont high - Memphis, TN
2010

SKILLS & ABILITIES Customer Service, Computer Software & basic skills, Leadership skills, Teamwork skills.

Saturday, January 6, 2018

The Harmonies of the World

The Harmonies of the World


Johannes Kepler understood many things by the word harmony: the order and beauty of planetary motion – an idea that goes back to Pythagoras – and even harmony in the musical sense, the “harmony of the spheres”. Unlike the orbits of Mercury and Mars, the orbits of the other planets depart so little from circularity that we cannot make out their true shapes even in an extremely accurate diagram. The Earth is our moving platform from which we observe the motion of the other planets against the backdrop of distant constellations. The inner planets move rapidly in their orbits – that is why Mercury was the messenger of the gods. Venus, Earth and Mars move progressively less rapidly about the Sun. The outer planets, such as Jupiter and Saturn, move stately and slow, as befits the kings of the gods.

Kepler’s third and harmonic law states that the squares of the periods of the planets (the times for them to complete one orbit) are proportional to the cubes of their average distance from the Sun; the more distant the planet, the more slowly it moves, but according to a precise mathematical law: P2 – a3, where P represents the period of revolution of the planet about the Sun, measured in years, and a the distance of the planet from the Sun measured in “astronomical units”.

An astronomical unit is the distance of the Earth from the Sun, and a3= 5x5x5=125. What number times itself equals 125? Why, 11, close enough. And 11 years is the period for Jupiter to go once around the Sun. A similar argument applies for every planet and asteroid and comet.

Astronomy is part of physics, astrology is part of metaphysics. Image: Zesty Gorgeous Pretty Beautiful Stunning Breathtaking by © Meg Jorgensen (Elena)

Not content merely to have extracted from Nature the laws of planetary motion, Kepler endeavored to find some still more fundamental underlying cause, some influence of the Sun on the kinematics of worlds. The planets sped up on approaching the Sun and slowed down on retreating from it. Somehow the distant planets sensed the Sun’s presence. Magnetism also was an influence felt at a distance, and in a stunning anticipation of the idea of universal gravitation, Kepler suggested that the underlying cause was akin to magnetism.

Kepler’s first law: A planet moves in an ellipse with the Sun at one of the two foci.

Kepler’s second law: A planet sweeps our equal areas in equal times. It takes as long to travel from B to A as from F to E as from D to C; and the areas are all equal.

Kepler’s third or harmonic law, a precise connection between the size of a planet’s orbit and the period for it to go once around the Sun. It clearly applies to Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, planets discovered long after Kepler’s death.

Earth as a Lovely and Placid Place

Earth as a Lovely and Placid Place


The Earth is a lovely and more or less placid place. Things change, but slowly. We can lead a full life and never personally encounter a natural disaster more violent than a storm. And so we become complacent, relaxed, unconcerned. But in the history of Nature the record is clear. Worlds have been devastated. Even we humans have achieved the dubious technical distinction of being able to make our own disasters, both intentional and inadvertent. On the landscapes of other planets where the records of the past have been preserved, there is abundant evidence of major catastrophes. It is all a matter of time scale. An event that would be unthinkable in a hundred years may be inevitable in a hundred million. Even on the Earth, even in our own century, bizarre natural event have occurred.

In the vast spaces between the planets there are many objects, some rocky, some metallic, some icy, some composed partly of organic molecules. They range from grains of dust to irregular blocks the size of Nicaragua or Bhutan. And sometimes, by accident, there is a planet in the way. The Tunguska Event was probably caused by an icy cometary fragment about a hundred meters across – the size of a football field – weighing a million tons, moving at about 30 kilometers per second, 70,000 miles per hour.

Could an asteroid trigger a nuclear war? Earth is a Placid Place. Photo: Elena

If an impact such as Tunguska Event occurred today it might be mistaken, especially in the panic of the moment, for a nuclear explosion. The cometary impact and fireball would simulate all effects of a one-megaton nuclear blast, including the mushroom cloud, with two exceptions: there would be no gamma radiation or radioactive fallout. Could a rare but natural event, the impact of a sizable cometary fragment trigger a nuclear war? A strange scenario: a small comet hits the Earth, as millions of them have, and the response of our civilization is promptly to self-destruct. It might be a good idea for us to understand comets and collisions and catastrophe a little better than we do. For example, an American Vela satellite detected an intense double flash of light from the vicinity of the South Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean on September 22, 1979.

Early speculation held that it was a clandestine test of a low yield (two kilotons, about a sixth the energy of the Hiroshima bomb) nuclear weapon by South Africa or Israel. The political consequences were considered serious around the world. But what if the flashes were instead caused by an impact of a small asteroid or a piece of a comet? Since airborne overflights in the vicinity of the flashes showed not a trace of unusual radioactivity in the air, this is a real possibility and underscores the danger in an age of nuclear weapons of not monitoring impacts from space better than we do.