Dedicated rail industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent & organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand. Experienced in working both within a team and/or alone. Have accrued over twenty years of management and supervisory skills prior to 2015.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Stores operative
Trans Data Management
Crawley, West Sussex
11.2024 - Current
Conducted regular checks on goods received to ensure compliance with purchase orders.
Achieved efficient inventory management through consistent maintenance of stock records.
Updated inventory data in the database to minimise record-keeping errors.
Facilitated team collaboration by promoting effective communication and teamwork.
Stores coordinator
Siemens Mobility
Crawley, West Sussex
02.2020 - 09.2023
Retrieved and issued off requested parts for production requirements.
Liaised between production and stores team when issues arose that potentially had knock-on effect to production schedule.
Performed investigations into delayed items, discrepancies & losses.
Managed stock rotations to balance inventory especially of perishable products in order to minimize waste.
Maintained clean and neat work areas in line with HSE policies, company regulations and set 5S program.
Used established training procedures for new warehouse staff in usage of stock inventory systems & PC skills.
Assigned tasks to team members & supervised when required to while supervisor was away.
Lead storeman
Portakabin Ltd
Lingfield, Surrey
06.2016 - 02.2020
Ensured incoming stock was safely unloaded using forklifts and stored at time of arrival to prevent delays to projects.
Produced timely and accurate reports from SAP on goods, equipment and consumables to inform future planning decisions.
Correctly labelled and stored goods according to detailed SAP plans, using attention to personal safety to avoid injuries and accidents.
Performed stock take procedures on bi-monthly basis, promptly raising purchase orders for additional stock to optimize store efficiency.
Strategically stacked bulky and heavy goods according to OH&S and HSE standards to mitigate safety risks.
Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
Agency worker
Pertemps
Crawley, West Sussex
02.2015 - 06.2016
Provided reliable cover for prolonged staff absences and maternity leave.
Adapted to new teams and varied environments.
Adapted work hours and job position to suit changing business needs.
Attended manual handling training & demonstrated knowledge in practice.
Completed assigned tasks within agreed deadlines.
Restaurant manager
Tigers Pad Ltd
Sunningdale, Windsor and Maidenhead
03.2003 - 01.2015
Achieved financial goals through rigorous restaurant budgeting and forecasting.
Collaborated with head chef to plan and implement fresh, innovative menus, driving restaurant footfall and sales.
Strategically reviewed & planned staffing levels base on ever evolving service levels and seasonal demands.
Improved Front-of-House (FOH) staff productivity by elevating greeting and seating processes.
Recognised and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance, boosting team morale and productivity.
Spearheaded regular maintenance & repair operations to keep premises & equipment in peak conditions.
Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations, immediately identifying and remedying violations.
Delivered in-depth training to customer-facing staff, promoting strong service performance.
Purchased required quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Varied Applications Within Field of Scuba Diving
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Bristol
06.2000
High School Diploma - General Studies
Durban High School
Durban, South Africa
12.1986
Skills
Logistical planning
Relationship building
Deadline management
Communication skills
SAP proficiency
High pressure environment
Warehouse operations
Overhead crane trained as well as FLT trained
Languages
English
Native
French
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Timeline
Stores operative
Trans Data Management
11.2024 - Current
Stores coordinator
Siemens Mobility
02.2020 - 09.2023
Lead storeman
Portakabin Ltd
06.2016 - 02.2020
Agency worker
Pertemps
02.2015 - 06.2016
Restaurant manager
Tigers Pad Ltd
03.2003 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Varied Applications Within Field of Scuba Diving
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