Alexander Parfitt
Bath,Somerset
Summary
Results-oriented professional seeking a management position to enhance employee productivity and communication. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines in dynamic environments. Committed to fostering high standards and driving team morale through effective collaboration and data-driven strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cover/Relief Driver
Arthur David Food with Service
12.2018 - Current
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and made sure they were in excellent condition.
- Collected goods from suppliers and delivered them to designated locations.
- Used safe driving practices at all times when operating vehicles.
- Supported driver training and performed admin tasks, warehouse operations, order picking, loading delivery vehicles, and maintaining site safety.
Various roles
Parts Alliance
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Led a team of drivers, warehouse staff, and sales advisors, ensuring effective operations and customer satisfaction.
- Handled stock control, sales, administration, and finance duties, leading to promotion to management role.
- Began as delivery driver, promoted to assistant branch manager by demonstrating reliability and strong work ethic.
Agency work
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed warehouse operations at Matthew Clark, coordinating inventory management and order fulfilment.
- Operated production line at Welton Bag and Greencore, ensuring efficient workflow and quality control.
- Delivered packages across multiple locations in APC Frome, ensuring timely and safe delivery.
- Performed tool cleaning and fibreglass manufacture at FTI, maintaining equipment functionality and product quality.
Delivery Driver
Dominos Pizza
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Achieved Top driver award for maintaining a satisfaction rate of over 95% during promotional months
- Handled merchandise carefully to provide safe delivery.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
- Ensured food safety compliance and prepared pizzas at multiple locations to maintain quality standards.
Warehouse operative
Williamson Dickie Europe
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Operated multiple warehouse vehicles, including multi-level order pickers, motorised pallet jacks, and multi-directional trucks, ensuring efficient material handling
- Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in fulfilling staffing requirements during peak periods through seasonal roles
Education
Post 16 studies - Applied sciences (Double Award), Business Studies
Writhlington Comprehensive secondary school
Bath01-2010
Secondary School - GCSEs from A - C grade, English, Mathematics, Business Studies (Double award), Information Technologies (Double award)
Writhlington Comprehensive Secondary School
Bath01-2008
Skills
- Full UK Driver's licence
- Road Safety Compliance
- Route planning
- Customer Service Excellence
- Team Collaboration
- Employability Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting computer issues
References
Available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- I enjoy cooking and researching food.
- I like tech and computers.
- I like to read, write and create fictional worlds in tabletop roleplaying games.
- I enjoy music, film, podcasts, watching combat athletics, motorsports and socialising with friends.
Languages
English
First Language
German
Elementary
A2
Accomplishments
- Advanced from driver to assistant manager quickly as a result of attention to detail and sales achievements.
- Improved social media reviews by successfully handling customer complaints and implementing monthly staff training.
- Worked directly with senior leadership to address key issues in sales performance and reduce costly overheads to secure business longevity.
Timeline
Cover/Relief Driver
Arthur David Food with Service
12.2018 - Current
Various roles
Parts Alliance
09.2014 - 12.2018
Agency work
09.2013 - 09.2014
Delivery Driver
Dominos Pizza
07.2012 - 08.2013
Warehouse operative
Williamson Dickie Europe
09.2011 - 07.2012
Post 16 studies - Applied sciences (Double Award), Business Studies
Writhlington Comprehensive secondary school
Secondary School - GCSEs from A - C grade, English, Mathematics, Business Studies (Double award), Information Technologies (Double award)
Writhlington Comprehensive Secondary School