Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Communication, Leadership, & Volunteering
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Charles Dods

Charles Dods

Remuera,Auckland

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record in procurement and sales at Cornman & Co, where I expanded a fresh produce enterprise and excelled in marketing through social media. Demonstrated expertise in customer service and team leadership, significantly enhancing brand visibility and collaboration. Skilled in both sales strategies and effective communication, consistently delivering quality results.

Dedicated and results-driven with proven leadership skills developed as Head Boy at Lindisfarne College. Demonstrated strong communication abilities and the capacity to perform effectively under pressure. Committed to embracing challenges and achieving excellence in all endeavors. I was truly grateful to have this experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement and Sales

Cornman & Co
Auckland
10.2024 - Current
  • Established and expanded small-scale enterprise delivering fresh produce to meet local demand.
  • Built network of vendors over the past four years, ensuring consistent delivery of fresh vegetables to key locations. These have included four squares, supermarkets, grocers, and mobile traders.
  • Additionally, I have also engaged in roadside hawking myself which I try to do 7 days a week weather dependent
  • Leveraged Facebook community pages for effective brand promotion, as well as using Instagram ads.
  • Specialized in branded apparel sales, including T-shirts, jerseys, and tote bags.

General Farm Worker

HPak ltd
Gisborne, Patutahi
01.2016 - Current
  • Harvested and inspected crops by hand for quality purposes.
  • Prepared soil for planting, employing tillage, as well as planting seed maize, sweet corn, and squash.
  • Sprayed chemicals with self-propelled sprayer on plants.

Education

Bachelor of commerce - Economics, Agricultural Innovation

Otago University
05-2025

Diploma in Public Speaking and Performance -

Associate Speech Board New Zealand

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Goal setting
  • Sales
  • Marketing

Communication, Leadership, & Volunteering

As Head boy and captain of the 1st XV rugby team during my school years, I had the opportunity to refine and strengthen my communication skills. These roles required me to lead numerous meetings with fellow students, deliver presentations and speeches to large audiences and effectively engage in both staff and wider community. Through these experiences, I developed the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidentially.

Volunteering at the Hastings Women's Refuge, During the Weekends we spent several different days to transform the garden and playing area as a volunteering activity we could do at school.

Accomplishments

  • University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship
  • Herrick Cup for Best All-Round Boy in the College
  • Shirley Wayne Cup for Excellence in Public Speaking and Drama
  • 1st XV back and the Kirby Brothers Cup for the Most Outstanding Rugby Player

Certification

  • F-endorsement (forklift)
  • Class 2 heavy vehicle license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement and Sales

Cornman & Co
10.2024 - Current

General Farm Worker

HPak ltd
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of commerce - Economics, Agricultural Innovation

Otago University

Diploma in Public Speaking and Performance -

Associate Speech Board New Zealand
Charles Dods