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Richard Teixeira

Clarks Beach,Auckland

Summary

Accomplished Operations & Trade Manager with diverse experience in retail, logistics, and branch management. Led high-performing teams to optimize operations and enhance customer outcomes. Demonstrated commercial acumen and hands-on leadership, consistently improving efficiency and profitability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner / Operator

Clean Cut Lawns
Clarks Beach
02.2023 - Current

Self-employed business owner providing professional lawn care services across residential and rental properties.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Managed business operations including marketing, customer acquisition, scheduling, service delivery, resulting in streamlined processes and increased client satisfaction
  • Provide lawn mowing, property tidy-ups, and overgrown section recovery services
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with homeowners, landlords, and property managers
  • Developed competitive pricing strategies that ensured profitability
  • Handle all administration including invoicing, quoting, and customer communication
  • Promoted business through Facebook groups and local advertising, enhancing visibility and attracting new clients
  • Ensured high-quality workmanship, fostering strong client relationships that led to repeat business and referrals
  • Manage time efficiently to maximize daily job completion and revenue

Trade Operations & Dispatch Manager

MITRE10 MEGA
Takanini, Auckland
01.2021 - 12.2022

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily trade operations, dispatch, and customer service delivery
  • Manage sales performance, budgets, and store operational standards
  • Coordinated logistics to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries for optimal customer experience
  • Drive customer-centric culture across teams
  • Monitor sales trends and implement strategies to improve performance
  • Manage stock control, inventory accuracy, and shrinkage targets
  • Lead and develop teams through coaching, training, and performance reviews
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety, and operational standards
  • Liaise with suppliers and stakeholders to maintain strong business relationships

Highlighted significant achievements in operations

  • Enhanced operational efficiency and service delivery standards through process improvements
  • Maintained high compliance scores across audits (>95%)
  • Achieved strong team performance and high customer satisfaction outcomes by fostering collaboration

Branch Manager

Instant Windscreens – East Tamaki
Onehunga, Auckland
04.2018 - 12.2020

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed branch operations, overseeing staff, sales, and service delivery to enhance overall performance
  • Led team performance, recruitment, and training initiatives
  • Ensured achievement of KPIs, revenue targets, and operational budgets
  • Cultivated customer relationships, effectively resolving escalations to ensure satisfaction and loyalty
  • Oversaw payroll, rostering, and workflow management
  • Ensured compliance with health & safety regulations

Key Achievements:

  • Achieved KPI targets consistently including repair rate benchmarks
  • Streamlined operational processes, resulting in reduced customer turnaround times and enhanced service delivery

Branch Manager

Novus Glass – Auckland (City & West)
Onehange
02.2015 - 02.2018
  • Managed multi-branch operations, optimizing team performance across locations
  • Delivered financial and operational results, contributing to branch profitability
  • Led customer service improvements, enhancing team development and client satisfaction
  • Maintained compliance with safety and operational standards

Operations / Trade Services Manager

Carters
Panmure, Auckland
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Managed dispatch, yard operations, and trade services
  • Oversaw staff performance, KPIs, and service delivery
  • Maintained customer relationships and operational efficiency
  • Managed health & safety systems and compliance

Warehouse Manager / Wholesale Administrator

Brand Developers Ltd
Onehunga
11.2008 - 01.2014
  • Managed logistics, freight, stock control, and inventory systems to ensure accurate stock levels and timely availability
  • Supervised staff and coordinated warehouse operations to streamline processes and enhance workflow
  • Maintained pricing, forecasting, and reporting systems to support informed decision-making and financial accuracy
  • Ensured timely order processing and delivery

Business Owner

Melrich Management (South Africa)
Walmer, Port Elizabeth
02.2000 - 07.2008
  • Oversaw financial reporting, invoicing, and client relationship management to support business objectives
  • Managed business operations for medical practitioners, ensuring seamless service delivery
  • Implemented service and operational improvements to enhance client satisfaction

Education

Diploma - Business Accountancy

Accountant 1,2,3
Damlin
11-1990

High School Diploma -

Senior High School - Grade 12
South Africa

Skills

  • Operations & Trade Management
  • Sales management
  • Business Development
  • Logistics & Dispatch Coordination
  • Inventory & Stock Control
  • Process Improvement
  • Health & Safety Compliance (NZ Standards)
  • Team Leadership & Performance Management
  • Stakeholder & Supplier Management
  • Customer Service Excellence

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional
French
Limited

Certification

Dementia Care – ACE Modules 1–7
Disability Support – Level 2
Business Team Leader Certificate

Timeline

Owner / Operator

Clean Cut Lawns
02.2023 - Current

Trade Operations & Dispatch Manager

MITRE10 MEGA
01.2021 - 12.2022

Branch Manager

Instant Windscreens – East Tamaki
04.2018 - 12.2020

Branch Manager

Novus Glass – Auckland (City & West)
02.2015 - 02.2018

Operations / Trade Services Manager

Carters
02.2014 - 11.2014

Warehouse Manager / Wholesale Administrator

Brand Developers Ltd
11.2008 - 01.2014

Business Owner

Melrich Management (South Africa)
02.2000 - 07.2008

Diploma - Business Accountancy

Accountant 1,2,3

High School Diploma -

Senior High School - Grade 12
Richard Teixeira