Adam Ford
Otaki Beach,Otaki
Summary
Results-driven professional, experienced in customer relationship management and team coordination. Always ensuring compliance and safety, contributing to seamless operations and enhanced service delivery.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Motorcycle Freight Driver
New Zealand Motorcycle Movers
Paraparaumu, Wellington
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained safe driving habits.
- Promoted positive customer service with effective communication and by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Established interpersonal relationships with customers through active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Inspected vehicles and equipment for safety and compliance before trips.
- Coordinated with team members to schedule efficient pickup and delivery routes.
Sales Representative
A E Prestons
Wellington, Wellington
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered inquiries and responded to prospective customers in order to secure new business.
Butchery Manager
New World Metro Willis Street
Wellington City, Wellington
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in product offerings.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Butcher
Pak n Save Kilbirnie
Kilbirnie, Wellington
05.2011 - 09.2012
- All assigned Butchery duties within the meat unit.
Territory Manager
Heller Tasty Ltd
Kaiapoi, Christchurch
08.2007 - 03.2011
- Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and distributors in the area.
- Developed solid connections with customers to promote products.
- Met or exceeded established targets for revenue growth month over month.
- Maintained direct personal contact with all assigned accounts and fostered relations with new ones.
Butchery Manager
Woolworths Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu
09.1999 - 08.2007
- All aspects of Butchery Unit Management.
Assistant Butcher Manager
Woolworths Tawa
Tawa, Wellington
07.1989 - 09.1999
Butcher
Khandallah Quality Meats
Khandallah, Wellington
07.1986 - 07.1989
Apprentice Butcher
W H Tills Ltd
Wellington CBD, Wellington
08.1982 - 12.1985
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Retailing
NZQA National Certificate Retailing
Wellington, NZSkills
- Route optimization
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Delivery processing
- Customer relationship management
- Butchery Retailing
- Preparation of Meat Cuts and Joints
- Customer Sales to increase shelf share and profitability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Motorcycle Freight Driver
New Zealand Motorcycle Movers
03.2018 - Current
Sales Representative
A E Prestons
08.2016 - 03.2018
Butchery Manager
New World Metro Willis Street
09.2012 - 08.2016
Butcher
Pak n Save Kilbirnie
05.2011 - 09.2012
Territory Manager
Heller Tasty Ltd
08.2007 - 03.2011
Butchery Manager
Woolworths Paraparaumu
09.1999 - 08.2007
Assistant Butcher Manager
Woolworths Tawa
07.1989 - 09.1999
Butcher
Khandallah Quality Meats
07.1986 - 07.1989
Apprentice Butcher
W H Tills Ltd
08.1982 - 12.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Retailing
NZQA National Certificate Retailing