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Simon Heimuli

Summary

I am a friendly and reliable individual with great work ethic. In previous employments I have shown good time management, the ability to work well within a team and the motivation to complete tasks to deadlines. I am looking for an opportunity to grow within an industry where I can put my skills and knowledge to use.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Yard Assistant

RaD Car Hire
02.2021 - 03.2024
  • Managing a fleet of 80 rental vehicles
  • Increased productivity through effective time management skills, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance during daily operations.
  • Interacting with customers and ensuring their needs are met by delivering vehicles to and from their location.
  • Provided outstanding customer service by interacting with customers in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
  • Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favourable contract terms.

Freight Sorting

Toll Priority
03.2017 - 11.2019
  • Minimized package damage by carefully handling fragile items during the sorting process.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from aeroplanes efficiently, minimizing potential damage to goods during transit.
  • Implemented time-saving tactics that enabled quicker processing of orders without compromising accuracy or quality.
  • Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse to support colleagues.
  • Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high levels of attention to detail in the loading process.
  • Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.

Yard Assistant

U-Sell Park and Sell Yard
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Supported team members during peak periods by sharing workload and providing guidance when needed.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of their car shopping and purchasing.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
  • Completing thorough checks on inbound vehicles for sale and outbound before departing our yard with new owners.

Vehicle Compliance

Drivesure Henderson/Roma Mobile Mechanic
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Assisting with the dismantling and reassembly of new vehicles entering the country.
  • Thorough checks on vehicles to meet the NZTA requirements before passing this on to the next process of vehicle compliance.
  • Ensuring all necessary paper work that fits in with the cars is completed to a high level of accuracy.

Mechanical servicing and repairs

Ace Car Rentals Parnell
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open
  • Diagnosed engine, suspension, brake, transmission and other vehicle issues using extensive training and diagnostic equipment.
  • Prepared vehicles for rigorous treatment by monitoring fluid levels and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Ordered parts and supplies from suppliers when bench stock levels dropped below threshold or when broken parts required replacement.
  • Streamlined repair processes with thorough documentation of all completed tasks, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient maintenance services on various vehicle models.

Education

Unitec
01.2013

Unitec
01.2010

Skills

  • Vehicle detailing
  • Freight Sorting
  • Customer Service/Sales
  • Time Management
  • General Labourer
  • Attention to detail
  • Warehousing
  • Mechanical Services and Repairs
  • Vehicle Maintenance

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Yard Assistant

RaD Car Hire
02.2021 - 03.2024

Freight Sorting

Toll Priority
03.2017 - 11.2019

Yard Assistant

U-Sell Park and Sell Yard
10.2015 - 02.2017

Vehicle Compliance

Drivesure Henderson/Roma Mobile Mechanic
01.2014 - 10.2015

Mechanical servicing and repairs

Ace Car Rentals Parnell
01.2013 - 01.2014

Unitec

Unitec

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