David Thomas Tait
Tinwald,New Zealand
Summary
Department Manager with strong leadership skills and expertise in budget management, enhancing operational efficiency through effective inventory control and loss prevention measures. Achievements include fostering collaboration and improving employee development, leading to increased performance and satisfaction. Focused on delivering exceptional customer service and implementing innovative employee incentives to drive motivation and engagement. Recognized for strategic planning, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Manager
Kmart Ashburton
Ashburton, NZ
09.2018 - Current
- Led a team in decanting stock into cages for morning fill, consistently meeting timeframes and targets.
- Performed audits for loss prevention and shift management.
- Managed rosters and amended hours to meet targeted budgets.
- Conducted manifest checks, receipted goods, and managed the dispatch of empty pallets.
- Supervised general annual stocktake and led teams in department resets and backfill.
- Utilized an electric pallet jack and walkie stacker to receive loads for fill.
Team Member
Kmart Rotorua
Rotorua, NZ
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Assisted with interim management duties when needed.
- Managed duties including filling shelves, resetting layouts, and online fulfillment.
- Decanted stock for filling shelves.
Nightfill Supervisor
Countdown
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Supervised a team on nightfill, filling and tidying shelves before opening.
Security Guard
Armourguard Security
, NZ
09.2011 - 11.2015
- Provided security for various sites, including the Saudi Arabian Consulate, Work and Income New Zealand, and Manukau Libraries.
- Conducted VIP escorts and general security duties at the Saudi Arabian Consulate.
- Performed metal detection and X-rays on all incoming mail.
- Guarded police crime scenes on an on-call basis.
- Provided security and accreditation checks for hotels during the Rugby World Cup.
Education
Certificate in Social Sciences -
Auckland University of Technology
01.2010
Skills
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Staff training and recruitment
- Inventory auditing and stock-take
- Loss prevention strategies
- Online fulfillment operations
- CCTV monitoring and patrols
- Parking enforcement techniques
- Metal detection expertise
- Electric pallet jack operation
- Walkie stacker proficiency
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Loss prevention audits
- Shift scheduling
- Stocktake supervision
- Dispatch coordination
- Supply chain knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- Process optimization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Training facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Forecasting and planning
- Department inspection
- Loss prevention
- Business development and planning
- Goals and performance
- Retail
- Innovation skills
- Departmental activities
- Regulatory compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Performance management
- Flexible schedule
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project management
- Training and mentoring
- Personnel training and development
- Department leadership
- Retail management
- Product restocking
- Visual merchandising
- Staff management
- Resource coordination
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building and management
- Risk management
- Customer engagement
- Sales expertise
- Trend analysis
- Rules and regulations
- Customer service
- Team supervision
- Lean management
- Staff development
- Regulatory standards
- Decision-making
- Task delegation
- Team building
- Motivational leadership
- Departmental rapport
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Workforce planning
- Order processing
- Operations management
- POS software
- Conflict de-escalation
- Emergency response
- Staff recruitment
Certification
- Certificate in Social Sciences (Level 4), Auckland University of Technology, 2010
- Fire Extinguisher Training Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Attendance
- Saint John's Comprehensive First Aid Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid
Accomplishments
- Tyco Club Excellence Certificate of Achievement (Security Guard of the year)
- Kmart Certificate Rewards for excelling
Grow together: Excelling in teamwork, collaborating to achieve productivity and a high standard of work
Reach higher: Tackling new challenges and projects with optimism and hard work, to a high standard and exceeding target expectation
Affiliations
2011 Rugby World Cup Certificate of Appreciation
Timeline
Team Member
Kmart Rotorua
11.2018 - 09.2022
Department Manager
Kmart Ashburton
09.2018 - Current
Nightfill Supervisor
Countdown
11.2015 - 02.2018
Security Guard
Armourguard Security
09.2011 - 11.2015
Certificate in Social Sciences -
Auckland University of Technology