A hardworking conscientious individual with experience in warehouse management and inventory audits, visual merchandising, and product displays. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, effective time management, and exceptional customer service and relations skills. Proficient in computerised stock control and shelf stocking. With a reputation for punctuality and reliability.
Completely flexible and readily available for employment opportunities
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Merchandising/ stock control assistant
Tesco Metro
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
10.1992 - 05.2019
Received, unpacked and sorted high-volume deliveries.
Conducted regular stock checks, ensuring accurate inventory levels at all times.
Participated actively in weekly team meetings, contributing valuable ideas towards improved stock management techniques.
Played key role in annual inventory audit, verifying counts against database records.
Assisted in training new staff on company's stock control procedures and systems.
Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
Blocked and faced-up products on shelves and displays to meet visual merchandising standards.
Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
Used barcode scanners to document inventory transactions, maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout stock room.
Maintained up-to-date records of incoming and outgoing shipments using company's database system.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Assistant manager
McDonald's
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
09.1984 - 05.1992
Delegated tasks efficiently to ensure seamless operations during peak periods.
Monitored team performance to uphold compliance with company standards.
Achieved sales targets by employing effective upselling techniques.
Fostered a positive work culture to enhance employee satisfaction.
Conducted regular stock audits to maintain accurate inventory records.
Oversaw store opening and closing procedures to ensure security compliance.
Trained new staff members, resulting in improved productivity and work quality.
Managed cash handling duties, minimising discrepancies in financial transactions.
Assisted in recruitment process to build an effective workforce.
Maintained high standards of restaurant cleanliness.
Ensured health and safety compliance, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff members.
Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
Education
A-Levels - ART, GEOGRAPHY, MATHS
Neale Wade Community College
March, Cambridgeshire
09.1984 - 06.1987
O LEVELS - ART, MATHS, ENGLISH, FRENCH, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
Sir Harry Smith Community College
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
09.1979 - 06.1984
CSES - WOODWORK, MATHS, ENGLISH, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, FRENCH, ART
Sir Harry Smith Community College
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
09.1979 - 06.1984
O LEVEL - GEOGRAPHY
Neale Wade Community College
March, Cambridgeshire
09.1984 - 06.1985
Skills
Warehouse management and inventory audits
Visual merchandising and product displays
Customer service and relations
Strong work ethic
Effective time management
Computerised stock control
Punctuality and reliability
Shelf stocking expertise
Affiliations
Walking and Hiking Baking Gardening and growing my own produce Watercolour painting Reading DIY
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Merchandising/ stock control assistant
Tesco Metro
10.1992 - 05.2019
Assistant manager
McDonald's
09.1984 - 05.1992
A-Levels - ART, GEOGRAPHY, MATHS
Neale Wade Community College
09.1984 - 06.1987
O LEVEL - GEOGRAPHY
Neale Wade Community College
09.1984 - 06.1985
O LEVELS - ART, MATHS, ENGLISH, FRENCH, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
Sir Harry Smith Community College
09.1979 - 06.1984
CSES - WOODWORK, MATHS, ENGLISH, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, FRENCH, ART