Gary Shortland
Wellington,Somerset
Summary
Friendly Postman with experience delivering punctual, correct postal service in all conditions. Plans and prepares well to manage changing priorities. Fit and healthy to meet physically demanding job requirements.
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Postman
Royal Mail
Wellington, Somerset
10.2004 - Current
- Exhibited strong physical stamina carrying heavy bags full of mail and packages regularly.
- Sorted mail for efficient delivery, improving office organisation.
- Maintained professional relationships with customers, fostering positive community interaction.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow postmen to cover large geographical areas effectively.
- Collected signatures upon delivery of registered or special delivery mail ensuring safe receipt.
- Utilised organisational skills for accurate parcel tracking, reducing lost items.
- Operated hand-held scanners efficiently for tracking parcel status resulting in updated records.
Mattress maker
Relyon
Wellington, Somerset
08.1994 - 10.2004
- Participated actively in team training sessions for continuous skill enhancement.
- Followed precise measurements when cutting foam padding, guaranteeing uniformity across all products produced.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively across different stages of the mattress-making process.
- Selected appropriate tools, hardware, and equipment to enhance productivity whilst crafting mattresses.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with efficient completion of custom orders.
- Facilitated improvement in the manufacturings process through regular machinery maintenance.
Education
GCSEs - Art, history, Biology, Religious Education
Kings of wessex
CheddarDiploma of Higher Education - Retail and distribution
Trowbridge college
TrowbridgeGCSEs - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature
Kings of Wessex,
CheddarSkills
- Weather resistance
- Knowledge of postal codes
- Traffic rules compliance
- Driving vans
- Efficient timekeeping
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
Timeline
Postman
Royal Mail
10.2004 - Current
Mattress maker
Relyon
08.1994 - 10.2004
GCSEs - Art, history, Biology, Religious Education
Kings of wessex
Diploma of Higher Education - Retail and distribution
Trowbridge college
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature
Kings of Wessex,
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