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Tom Ovington

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Dedicated to lifelong learning and development, I'm always looking for new ways to apply my knowledge and experience to help creative ventures succeed.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Inwards Goods Coordinator

Foodstuffs South Island
10.2022 - Current
  • Receive and inspect incoming goods, ensuring they meet quality standards and match purchase orders.
  • Prepare and complete necessary documentation for received goods, including packing slips and inventory records.
  • Unload and organize shipments in the warehouse, recording and updating inventory systems accordingly.
  • Operate forklifts, jiffy's and other equipment to safely move and store goods.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.

Tommy's Vintage Shop/ Vintage Reseller

Entrepreneur
04.2019 - Current


  • Liaised with sales platform representatives to develop additional sales opportunities.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
  • Processed and tracked orders and shipments to verify accurate and on-time delivery of products.
  • Resolve customer disputes courteously to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Contacted customers to follow-up on online sales inquiries.
  • Attended industry exhibitions, trade shows and conferences to promote products, expand reseller partner network and grow customer base.

Sou Chef

Pedro's House of Lamb
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.


Courier Driver / Private Contractor

New Zealand Courier Post
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.

Sou Chef

C1 Espresso
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Employed by one of the globally renowned and well-established cafes.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Sou Chef

Gentle Giant
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.

Chef de partie

The Porch
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sauteing, frying and baking.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Shrink Wrapper

Shrink Master
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Leading a team of three to twelve individuals in the nationwide task of shrink-wrapping scaffolds.
  • Projects involving remedial builds for leaky homes, new construction, and the creation of event stages.
  • Project managing, providing training and overseeing staff.
  • Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
  • Contributed to the reconstruction efforts in Christchurch City, focusing on the preservation of heritage buildings.

Education

Diploma in Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering

S.A.E
Auckland, NZ
09.2015

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 -

Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti, High School
Christchurch, NZ
01.2008

Senpai - Black Belt -

Goju Kai Karate
Christchurch, NZ
01.2004

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Online Marketing
  • Retail Knowledge
  • Dependable and Responsible

References


  • Jonty Robertson, Inwards goods supervisor at FSSI +64 27 908 3707
  • Chelsea Main, Manager at Pedro's House of Lamb +64 27 222 7851
  • Joe, Fleet Manager at Nz Courier Post, +64 27 535 7699
  • May Shin, Owner director at Gentle Giant, +64 21 228 8715

Timeline

Inwards Goods Coordinator

Foodstuffs South Island
10.2022 - Current

Tommy's Vintage Shop/ Vintage Reseller

Entrepreneur
04.2019 - Current

Sou Chef

Pedro's House of Lamb
01.2019 - 01.2022

Courier Driver / Private Contractor

New Zealand Courier Post
11.2018 - 01.2019

Sou Chef

C1 Espresso
08.2018 - 11.2018

Chef de partie

The Porch
12.2016 - 03.2017

Sou Chef

Gentle Giant
07.2016 - 08.2018

Shrink Wrapper

Shrink Master
02.2013 - 01.2015

Diploma in Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering

S.A.E

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 -

Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti, High School

Senpai - Black Belt -

Goju Kai Karate

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