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Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
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Ernest Venge

Moortown, Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated Administration Assistant who has worked in the Automotive industry for 12 years, Recycling industry for 5 years, Non-governmental Organization (NGO) for a year and few months in the warehouse industry. Aiming to use first-hand experience to demonstrate the best practices in healthcare operations, compliance and management. Seeking a health care support worker position to apply both administrative and healthcare techniques.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Amazon ADS6
Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Warehouse Operative
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

Looking after goods in the warehouse, receive, store and send out the goods, making sure that there are no missing or damaged items.


  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.

Macadam Rescue Ripon
Ripon, North Yorkshire

Workshop Controller
06.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

Overseer of the work taking place in a workshop and provides office support for the smooth-running of a business.


  • Facilitated smooth running of workshop, managing a team of 15 technicians and, rescue and recovery drivers.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, verifying safe working practices were adhered to across all tasks.
  • Guaranteed timely and accurate delivery of jobs by allocating work in line with technician's knowledge and skills.
  • Minimised overhead costs by effectively monitoring job sheets and quantification of time, using Rescue and Recovery Software (RMS).

Kudent Autospares Pty Ltd
Bethal, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Administrator
05.2013 - 04.2023

Job overview

Carrying out the administration of the business using talent and modern technology.


  • Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
  • Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times.
  • Maintained trial balance by reconciliation of general ledgers.
  • Prepared bank deposits of payments received from customers and other sources.
  • Drew up financial reports through collection, analysis and summarisation of data.

MAN Truck and Bus - Oxyon Human Capital Solutions
Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Assistant Auto Mechanic
12.2010 - 04.2013

Job overview

Assist Motor Mechanics to replace and repair worn and defective parts, re-assemble mechanical components, change oil and filters, and perform other routine mechanical tasks.


  • Located and diagnosed engine faults.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed kilometre-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Tuned engine to enhance vehicle performance and efficiency.

Eresky Investments Pvt Ltd
Harare, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe

Managing Director
01.2004 - 11.2010

Job overview

  • Spearheaded development and delivery of future product offerings based on in-depth market research.
  • Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
  • Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
  • Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.

Zimbabwe Self-Reliance Leprosy Trust
Harare, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe

Administration Clerk
04.2002 - 11.2003

Job overview

  • Answered incoming calls and emails, responding to clients and relaying messages to staff to ensure swift resolutions.
  • Photocopied, laminated and bound documents to support meeting preparation.
  • Smoothened office operations, serving as point person for mailing, shipping, supplies and equipment needs.
  • Enabled accurate vendor payments by correctly matching invoice details with purchase orders and receipts.
  • Facilitated accurate tracking of spending, recording all financial transactions in general ledger using PASTEL software and Microsoft Office - Excel spreadsheets.
  • Prepared balance sheets and trial accounting balances.
  • Delegated organization tasks to meet patients' care requirements.
  • Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget.
  • Recruited committed, hardworking field service teams for reliable care services.

Education

Open Learning Centre
Harare, Zimbabwe

Certificate of Higher Education from Secretarial and Administration
01.1998 - 11.2001

Alison Courses
London, Great Britain

Diploma of Higher Education from Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
09.2022

Marlborough High School
Harare, Zimbabwe

GCSEs from English, Mathematics, Core Science, Principles of Accounts and Commerce
01.1993 - 11.1996

Skills

  • Warehouse operations
  • Operations management
  • File and data retrieval systems
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Problem solving skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Integrative negotiation
  • Business administration
  • Financial management
  • Mentoring and training
  • Customer service

Languages

English
Fluent
Shona
Native
Zulu
Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner

Timeline

Warehouse Operative

Amazon ADS6
06.2023 - Current

Workshop Controller

Macadam Rescue Ripon
06.2023 - 06.2023

Alison Courses

Diploma of Higher Education from Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
09.2022

Administrator

Kudent Autospares Pty Ltd
05.2013 - 04.2023

Assistant Auto Mechanic

MAN Truck and Bus - Oxyon Human Capital Solutions
12.2010 - 04.2013

Managing Director

Eresky Investments Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 11.2010

Administration Clerk

Zimbabwe Self-Reliance Leprosy Trust
04.2002 - 11.2003

Open Learning Centre

Certificate of Higher Education from Secretarial and Administration
01.1998 - 11.2001

Marlborough High School

GCSEs from English, Mathematics, Core Science, Principles of Accounts and Commerce
01.1993 - 11.1996
Ernest Venge