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Abhinav Verma

Auckland

Summary

Experienced professional in Hospitality and Retail with over 7 years of experience. Possessing a NZ Permanent Resident Visa, I offer strong communication skills, time management, and creative thinking. Recognized for exceptional time management and in-depth knowledge of customer service. Bilingual, hardworking, and enthusiastic about joining a new team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Storeperson

Service Foods
12.2024 - Current
  • Pick and Pack orders for Dominos dry and freezer.
  • Wrap pallets and assist in loading and dispatching.
  • Assist with handling stocks and restocking.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
  • Assist with general warehouse functions.

Assistant Store Manager

Macpac
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managing daily operations, including store opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and inventory management.
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Assist in managing inventory levels, ordering stock, and conducting stock audits.
  • Support scheduling to ensure adequate staff coverage during peak times.
  • Manage and train junior employees, ensuring they meet performance targets and provide exceptional customer service.
  • Ensure that the store is always clean, organised and visually appealing.
  • Monitor sales performance and take corrective action as needed.

Venue Manager

Churchills Tavern
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Scheduled staff hours and allocated resources to maximize team member performance.
  • Built and managed team to keep daily operations running smoothly.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new members of bar staff.
  • Maximized revenue by calculating inventory and retail costs, updating prices regularly.
  • Brought forth a high level of customer service at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
  • Assisted bartenders by restocking drink supplies and maintaining cleanliness of bar areas.

Assistant Bar Manager

Surf Inn
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by tending to guest needs.
  • Promoted and coordinated upcoming bar events, fundraisers and vendor opportunities.
  • Assisted bartenders by restocking drink supplies and maintaining cleanliness of bar areas.
  • Scheduled and received deliveries and verified goods received against paperwork.
  • Performed some food preparation and service tasks, such as cooking, clearing tables and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  • Maintains drink recipe documentation.
  • Oversees planning for special events.
  • Selects and purchases liquor and other supplies.
  • Oversees staff, including bartenders and, in some cases, bouncers, wait staff, and/or kitchen staff as well.

Assistant Store Manager

One Stop Shop
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Highlighted sale items and promotions with proper signage and displays.
  • Used proven customer engagement techniques to increase sales.
  • Maintained organized store environment for customer and employee health and safety.
  • Monitored suppliers to ensure that efficiently and effectively provide needed goods and services within budgetary limits.
  • Planned store layouts or designed displays.
  • Provided optimal assistance to the General Manager and handled a variety of tasks.

Room Attendant

Rendezvous Grand Hotel
12.2014 - 03.2017
  • Replenished hotel rooms with drinking glasses, linens and bathroom supplies to maintain adequate stock of items for guests.
  • Kept storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean and tidy.
  • Sorted, counted and marked clean linens and stored in linen closets.
  • Sorted clothing and other articles, loaded washing machines and ironed and folded dried items.

Education

NZ diploma - Business Level 6

Whitireia Polytechnic
12.2015

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Fast Learner
  • Team Player
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Warehouse Storeperson

Service Foods
12.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Macpac
01.2023 - 12.2024

Venue Manager

Churchills Tavern
02.2021 - 12.2022

Assistant Bar Manager

Surf Inn
11.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Store Manager

One Stop Shop
04.2017 - 09.2019

Room Attendant

Rendezvous Grand Hotel
12.2014 - 03.2017

NZ diploma - Business Level 6

Whitireia Polytechnic
Abhinav Verma