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Kevin Ray

Gainsborough,Lincolnshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in warehouse operations, demonstrating strong skills in deadline adherence, equipment handling, and time management. Proficient in inbound and outbound processing, with a keen focus on safety consciousness and health and safety compliance. A reliable team player skilled in manual handling, risk assessments, and stock management, committed to efficient picking, packing, and dispatching. Aspires to leverage these competencies to enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic logistics environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Warehouse Operative

Laburnum House Educational
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
04.2015 - 01.2025
  • Sending approval boxes of books to educational institutions across UK.
  • Pricing and AR labelling books.
  • Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
  • Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
  • Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
  • Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.

Supervisor

Birthdays/Clintons
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
05.2009 - 04.2015
  • Oversee store operations throughout the week and manage activities on Sundays.
  • Customer service and processing sales.
  • Stock replenishment and ordering.
  • Banking and cash handling.
  • Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
  • Encouraged open dialogue amongst team members, promoted an inclusive work environment.

Assistant Manager

JJB Sports
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
10.2007 - 05.2009
  • Oversaw operations of Adidas clothing section in store.
  • Operated till for sales transactions and processed returns efficiently.
  • Printing names and numbers on football shirts.
  • Banking and closing of store.
  • Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
  • Maintained high standards of store cleanliness, enhancing shopping experience for customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.

Stockroom Manager

Laura Ashley
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
03.2007 - 10.2007
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt fulfilment of orders from the stockroom.
  • Liaised with sales teams to ensure adequate product availability during peak seasons.
  • Optimised storage layout for easy accessibility and retrieval of items.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspaces, promoting efficiency in daily tasks.
  • Handled fragile materials carefully to reduce breakages and associated costs.
  • Investigated discrepancies in inventories, resolving issues promptly.

Sales Assistant

Woolworths
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
03.2006 - 06.2006
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
  • Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
  • Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.

Education

BA(Hons) - Fashion

John Moores University
Liverpool
09.2000 - 06.2002

HND - Fashion

University College
Northampton, Northamptonshire
10.1998 - 07.2000

BTEC National Diploma - Fashion and Textiles

Isle College
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSE's - English, Maths, and Art

Eastholm School
Peterborough
09.1991 - 08.1996

Skills

  • Deadline adherence
  • Warehouse equipment handling
  • Time management proficiency
  • Inbound processing
  • Outbound processing
  • Safety consciousness
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Team player
  • Manual handling
  • Risk Assessments
  • Stock management
  • Picking, packing and dispatching

Certification

  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate: The Principles of Warehousing and Storage.
  • First Aider: Laburnum House Educational.
  • EDI Level 2 Certificate: Retail Skills.

Custom

I am flexible, reliable and possess excellent time keeping skills. I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. Using my initiative, I am a good problem solver, and always look to learn and expand my knowledge.

Affiliations

  • Lawn bowls (current captain)
  • Comedies (Red Dwarf, Bottom, Only Fools)
  • 80's films (back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Goonies)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Operative

Laburnum House Educational
04.2015 - 01.2025

Supervisor

Birthdays/Clintons
05.2009 - 04.2015

Assistant Manager

JJB Sports
10.2007 - 05.2009

Stockroom Manager

Laura Ashley
03.2007 - 10.2007

Sales Assistant

Woolworths
03.2006 - 06.2006

BA(Hons) - Fashion

John Moores University
09.2000 - 06.2002

HND - Fashion

University College
10.1998 - 07.2000

BTEC National Diploma - Fashion and Textiles

Isle College
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSE's - English, Maths, and Art

Eastholm School
09.1991 - 08.1996

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