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Work history
Education
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Affiliations
Languages
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Andrei Calota

Stafford

Summary

Focused quality control professional skilled in inspecting diverse products to minimise damage and returns. Possesses strong judgment and decision-making skills paired. Adheres to established standards and protocols to meet daily requirements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ICQA Associate

Amazon Services UK
Rugeley, Staffordshire
02.2016 - Current


  • Managed complete test strategy to maximise component quality.
  • Developed formalised quality assurance process and used continuous improvement techniques to refine processes.
  • Wrote reports to document product errors and deficiencies.
  • Worked with meticulous accuracy and attention to detail for faultless results.
  • Produced programmes, lessons and activities, adapting to meet employees' abilities.
  • Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.

Sales Assistant Manager

Hallan Cash&Carry
Crawley, UK
12.2015 - 01.2016

Increased seasonal event sales through targeted selling in line with current marketing initiatives and promotions.

  • Processed returned or exchanged items and provided refunds to customers.
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
  • Received and processed stock using inventory management system.

Bartender/Waiter

Big Belly Restaurant
Colchester, UK
03.2015 - 11.2015
  • Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
  • Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.

Production operator

Surya Foods
Harwich, UK
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Monitored and recorded production waste to inform supervisors of daily data.
  • Quality checked components to ensure smooth, compliant manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Transported goods within production areas using forklift trucks, operating with care to avoid product damage.
  • Covered shift breaks and other production areas to minimise disruptions.
  • Monitored production equipment, notifying maintenance team of faults or inefficiencies.

Production operator

DRB Operations Limited
London, UK
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Collaborated effectively with production teams to maintain excellent productivity and performance standards.
  • Cross-trained on different stations to assist with production needs.
  • Collected finished work at end of production lines and moved to locations for storage or shipping.
  • Palletised completed products and staged items in assigned areas to support timely shipping.

Sales department manager

Domo Retail SA
Arad, Romania
02.2011 - 03.2013
  • Retail
  • Analysed reporting to reconcile transactions, accounts and ledgers.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
  • Processed invoices and payment runs with complete accuracy.
  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.

Forklift driver

Dogs Nature
Oer Erkenschwick
12.2010 - 11.2011
  • Returned empty pallets after use, ready for reloading.
  • Loaded equipment securely to minimise damage and risk.
  • Transferred stock between assigned warehouse locations.
  • Stored received goods in logical and organised manner.
  • Logged materials' movement using barcode scanners.

Sales Assistant

Real Hypermarket
Arad, Romania
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programmes and provided details about key benefits.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising by maintaining replenishment and presenting items according to style guides.
  • Increased store revenue from impulse and add-on buys by promoting POS offers with every sale.
  • Increased seasonal event sales through targeted selling in line with current marketing initiatives and promotions.

Education

Sports High School
09.2005 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Business and Mangement Administration - Business and Management

London School of Science and Technology
Birmingham
09.2020 -

Skills

  • Supervising clerical personnel
  • File and data retrieval systems
  • Strong problem solver
  • Project scheduling
  • Grammar expertise
  • Training and development
  • Coordinating programme activities
  • Developing slide presentations
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • Swimming, Tennis, Snooker, Hiking, Driving, Stand-up comedy, Board games

Languages

English
Advanced

Accomplishments

High School Sports Instructor Diploma, Sports High School Program, Arad,
September 2005 - June 2009

Led the store to achieve recognition as the best performing in the region

Worked with senior executives to develop problem-solving strategies


Timeline

Bachelor of Business and Mangement Administration - Business and Management

London School of Science and Technology
09.2020 -

ICQA Associate

Amazon Services UK
02.2016 - Current

Sales Assistant Manager

Hallan Cash&Carry
12.2015 - 01.2016

Bartender/Waiter

Big Belly Restaurant
03.2015 - 11.2015

Production operator

Surya Foods
10.2014 - 03.2015

Production operator

DRB Operations Limited
09.2013 - 10.2014

Sales department manager

Domo Retail SA
02.2011 - 03.2013

Forklift driver

Dogs Nature
12.2010 - 11.2011

Sales Assistant

Real Hypermarket
08.2009 - 10.2010

Sports High School
09.2005 - 06.2009
Andrei Calota