In my third years as 2IC Hardware Zone - Providing Support to the zone manager in day to day running of Hardware RTA, Automotive, Safety, Electrical and lighting departments
Reporting to the store Manager
Leading a team of 18 staff
Hardware Sales
Mitre 10 Mega Ferrymead
Christchurch
09.2010 - 10.2014
Worked in a team of 5 supporting the Power tool Supervisor
Selling to DIYers and Trade customers during the peak of the earthquake rebuilding in Christchurch
Power Tools, Machinery and Hardware Sales
Smith City Colombo Street
Christchurch
04.2006 - 09.2010
My first role in Retail was selling by commission power tools and Machinery at Smiths city flagship store
Where I learned all about power tools with brands like Makita, De Walt, Hitachi, Black and Decker and Ryobi
There was a vast Power built Hand tool range and Tooline used the store as a display room for large timber machinery and Welding equipment
Saw Doctor
Thode Knife and Saw Limited
Christchurch
03.2004 - 04.2006
Small Bandsaw servicing under 8"
Benching of all saws for level and tension
Swaging and Sharpening
Mig welding and dressing of cracks
Checkmate Precision Cutting Tools
01.2000 - 12.2005
Circular saw sharpening and profiling
Bandsaw punching Grinding and Swaging
Butt Welding of bandsaws and dressing of welds
Vollmer level and tensioning CNC Machine programming
Apprentice Saw Doctor
Thode Knife and Saw Limited
Penrose
12.1995 - 01.2000
Apprentice Saw Doctor - floater between circular saw Brazing and sharpening
And Bandsaw Punching profiles and Mig Butt Welding over 2000 bandsaws in a 5 year period worked 6 days a week most of the time
<ul><li>Installs and configures desktop & notebook computers (PCs and MAC’s) and printers for all Virco Personnel.</li><li>Configures software such as normal desktop applications to CAD software and applications to interact with equipment on the plant floor.</li><li>Provides support to the Bar Code, Wireless, PBX, Cellular & PDA phone applications and equipment.</li><li>Maintains accurate software and hardware inventory.</li><li>Maintains, repairs, and upgrades existing PC MAC hardware and software.</li><li>Assist computer end-users in solving hardware and software problems.</li><li>Operates hardware and software as required to perform data processing tasks.</li><li>Provides SAP Weekly and Daily reports.</li><li>Provides internal customer service.</li><li>Provides Help Desk support, Cellular & PDA phone support, PBX phone system support, and SAP and Windows backup support.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> at Virco Manufacturing<ul><li>Installs and configures desktop & notebook computers (PCs and MAC’s) and printers for all Virco Personnel.</li><li>Configures software such as normal desktop applications to CAD software and applications to interact with equipment on the plant floor.</li><li>Provides support to the Bar Code, Wireless, PBX, Cellular & PDA phone applications and equipment.</li><li>Maintains accurate software and hardware inventory.</li><li>Maintains, repairs, and upgrades existing PC MAC hardware and software.</li><li>Assist computer end-users in solving hardware and software problems.</li><li>Operates hardware and software as required to perform data processing tasks.</li><li>Provides SAP Weekly and Daily reports.</li><li>Provides internal customer service.</li><li>Provides Help Desk support, Cellular & PDA phone support, PBX phone system support, and SAP and Windows backup support.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> at Virco Manufacturing
<ul><li>Lead program management for the U.S. Army’s Common Hardware Systems-6 (CHS-6) program, driving launch execution and operational process improvements for mission-critical defense IT and communications hardware.</li><li>Oversee end-to-end project execution, aligning engineering, logistics, procurement, and finance teams to ensure contractual compliance and on-time delivery of warfighter-ready hardware.</li><li>Implement process enhancements across warehouse and supply chain functions to improve efficiency, cost savings, and readiness.</li><li>Manage project timelines, budget oversight, and risk mitigation strategies to support rapid deployment and sustainment operations.</li><li>Develop and manage supply chain strategies for procurement, distribution, and lifecycle sustainment, ensuring seamless integration of suppliers, logistics partners, and internal operations to meet program performance goals.</li></ul> at Leidos<ul><li>Lead program management for the U.S. Army’s Common Hardware Systems-6 (CHS-6) program, driving launch execution and operational process improvements for mission-critical defense IT and communications hardware.</li><li>Oversee end-to-end project execution, aligning engineering, logistics, procurement, and finance teams to ensure contractual compliance and on-time delivery of warfighter-ready hardware.</li><li>Implement process enhancements across warehouse and supply chain functions to improve efficiency, cost savings, and readiness.</li><li>Manage project timelines, budget oversight, and risk mitigation strategies to support rapid deployment and sustainment operations.</li><li>Develop and manage supply chain strategies for procurement, distribution, and lifecycle sustainment, ensuring seamless integration of suppliers, logistics partners, and internal operations to meet program performance goals.</li></ul> at Leidos