To seek and maintain full or part time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Assistant
Bunnings NZ Limited
10.2008 - 01.2024
Assisted customers by using a customer-facing approach and by phone enquires.
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Used mechanical lifting machines and safety ladders within company policies and Safe work practises.
Used company portable mobile and communication devises
Built relationships with store team and vendor reps.
Multi-roled Warehouse Assistant
Pharmacy Retailing NZ Ltd
10.2005 - 08.2008
Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labelling merchandise.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
Assisted with stock takes and cycle counts to promote accurate inventory processes.
Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to move goods quickly and safely.
Assistant Manager
Fitzsimons Holdings Ltd, Trading As Shell Harewood
08.2001 - 01.2003
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Logistics Specialist
Royal New Zealand Air Force
02.1982 - 03.1993
Responsible for the supply and distribution of military materials, hardware, personnel and supplies using sophisticated computerised systems.
Organised and assisted with the movement of New Zealand Defence Force personnel and equipment, by military aircraft.
Operated a variety of vehicles, aircraft loading systems and logistics supply systems.
Education
Horticulture Land Based Sustainability Practices
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ
12.2023
Diploma of IT Computer Support
Computer Power Plus
Christchurch, New Zealand
05.2012
Diploma of Website Design
YOOBEE School of Design (formally Natcoll)
Christchurch, New Zealand
05.2003
Diploma of Computer Graphic Design
YOOBEE School of Design (formally Natcoll)
Christchurch
07.2001
Skills
Full NZ Driver Licence Classes: 1,6, F, R, W
Traffic Laws and Regulations
Safety and Compliance
Efficiency and Time Management
Competent with computer software & apps
Good verbal and written communication
Friendly and Outgoing
Interests
Road trips & camping
Car detailing
Exercising
Gardening & conservation volunteer
Timeline
Retail Sales Assistant
Bunnings NZ Limited
10.2008 - 01.2024
Multi-roled Warehouse Assistant
Pharmacy Retailing NZ Ltd
10.2005 - 08.2008
Assistant Manager
Fitzsimons Holdings Ltd, Trading As Shell Harewood