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Blayne Smith

Bathgate,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in product and service knowledge. Demonstrates resourcefulness, punctuality, and reliability in all tasks. Proficient in stock control, scanning equipment usage, and effective time management. Self-starter with a strong commitment to excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Fleet controller

Europcar
Edinburgh Airport
06.2022 - Current

Oversaw daily operations, managing vehicle arrivals and departures effectively.

  • Briefed front desk staff on expected activities to enhance day-to-day management.
  • Monitored team activity to ensure continuous stock availability.
  • Ensured accurate booking processes to maximise vehicle availability.
  • Assessed vehicles prior to repair bookings, focusing on cost-effectiveness.
  • Conducted fleet forecasting to maintain sufficient stock levels for daily operations.

Assistant Manager

Kirstenhof Car Hire
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw all aspects of family-owned car hire operations with over 100 vehicles.
  • Managed various departments involved in rental processes from booking to delivery.
  • Coordinated vehicle preparation and delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Provided 24/7 availability for callouts, including breakdowns and accidents.

Dispatch Manager

Shelflife
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2016

Company Overview: Shelflife was a designer clothing and footwear company with both an online store and shops in Cape Town and Johannesburg.


  • Processed inbound stock to ensure pristine item condition.
  • Managed daily stock orders and dispatch to meet company time standards.
  • Oversaw inventory for online store and physical locations in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Forman

Gordon's pumps
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: The company dealt with well points and borehole repairs.


  • Oversaw a team of 4 in servicing faulty pumps for boreholes and well points.
  • Conducted on-site repairs at homes and businesses, ensuring prompt service delivery.
  • Managed off-site repairs in workshop for optimal efficiency and thoroughness.

Education

Grade 10 -

Tafelberg High School
Cape Town South Africa

Skills

  • Product and service knowledge
  • Resourceful
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Stock control expertise
  • Adaptable to shift work
  • Scanning equipment usage
  • Effective time management
  • Data entry documentation
  • Scheduling and diary management
  • Back office operations
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • Flexible
  • Self-starter

Timeline

Fleet controller

Europcar
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

Kirstenhof Car Hire
01.2017 - 09.2021

Dispatch Manager

Shelflife
01.2013 - 12.2016

Forman

Gordon's pumps
01.2009 - 12.2012

Grade 10 -

Tafelberg High School
Blayne Smith