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Gerhard Benade

Gerhard Benade

Yateley,Hampshire

Summary

Motivated individual with desire to acquire work experience in the United Kingdom. Eager to learn new skills and contribute to the success of the company. Comfortable in fast-paced environments and willing to take on challenging work.


Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's
Camberley
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Utilised hand-held devices to capture, document and communicate proof of delivery.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
  • Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
  • Reported delivery goods and document errors to management, enabling prompt resolution.
  • Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
  • Carried heavy items to customers' desired location using best moving and handling practices.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations, working safely and efficiently to limit disruption to other road users.
  • Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.

Insurance Broker

BenAssure Insurance Brokers
Port Alfred South Africa, Eastern Cape
01.2015 - 12.2022
  • Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency databases.
  • Evaluated leads obtained through direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
  • Reported policy changes and company conditions affecting customer satisfaction.
  • Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
  • Called potential customers to set up appointments according to mutual availability.
  • Reviewed new insurance products from carriers to determine suitability for client needs.
  • Advised clients on coverage and claims to assist with informed decisions.

Education

A-Levels -

Voortrekkerhoogte High School, Pretoria South Africa
01.1985 - 12.1989

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Safety conscious
  • Courteous and polite demeanour

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Afrikaans
Native

Timeline

Delivery Driver - Sainsbury's
09.2023 - 10.2024
Insurance Broker - BenAssure Insurance Brokers
01.2015 - 12.2022
Voortrekkerhoogte High School - A-Levels,
01.1985 - 12.1989

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