Matthew Collins
London
Summary
I have accumulated over 10 years of management experience so working well within a team or as a team leader or even still as a team builder makes me adaptable for an employer. Managing people is one of my key strengths; I know what it takes to get the job done by being dedicated, hard working and loyal to the core. I am currently employed as a Night Driving Distribution manager for the industry’s leading wholesale Bakery’s based in Wimbledon, London. Over the past 3 years I have implemented new key systems, databases, staff Rotas, new driving routes, built a new driving delivery team that I recruited. I have also cut costs by hundreds of thousands of pounds within the past two years. Together with my experience in life & in employment, I’m 100 percent sure I would become an asset to any future employer. I hold a full Clean UK drivers licence held for over 17 years
Hardworking Distribution Manager with [Number] years of experience planning and managing movement of goods in supply chains. Adept in evaluating business objectives to chart out best course of action. Strategic and organized with advanced skills in [Area of expertise]. Organized Transportation Manager competent in [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. Highly talented in efficiency planning, cost reduction and budget control. Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Serves as point-of-contact for all transportation-related inquiries and issues. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Driving Distribution Manager
Millers Bespoke Bakery
01.2021 - Current
- Managing a team of drivers effectively ensuring the smooth running of all night deliveries
- Making sure minimal deliveries are returned to base, increasing profits & customer retention
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Identified and solved complex strategy obstacles to promote growth and guide business direction.
- Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Liaising with all drivers throughout the night addressing any delivery issues, breakdowns etc
- Training & developing all drivers in accordance to the companies ethos
- Accountability for the safe keeping of over 400 plus sets of customer keys, fobs, access cards for their business premises
- Maintaining a fleet of 3.5 tonne delivery vehicles carrying, out daily checks reporting any issues & booking them in for repairs, upholding a healthy fleet
- Communicating daily with the Director, financial controller, admin staff, bakers, packers & drivers
- Recruiting new drivers in line with the companies recruitment policies
- Delivering products across the whole of London & surrounding areas
- Creating new routes, working out the most fuel efficient routes for all new deliveries.
Personal Carer
N/A
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Providing 24 hour care to a terminally ill person
- Organising Medication
- Administering medication
- Transporting person to and from healthcare appointments
- Overnight monitoring
- Help with dressing
- Aiding walking with wheelchair
- Domestic duties I.e
- Cooking, cleaning etc.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Auction Manager
Thameside Motor Auctions
01.2011 - 01.2014
- First point of call for customer relations
- Vehicle valuations
- Sales of new and old cars
- Managing drivers and yard staff
- Training new drivers in accordance of auction rules
- Sales person of second hand cars, non auction times, substantially increasing profits
- Receive sales calls in relation to internet cars
- Taking customers on test drives with 95 percent sales out.
- Provided potential buyers and sellers with comprehensive information on auction house, services and policies and procedures.
- Met with appraisers to determine merchandise starting bid and final sale potential.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Driver
By Word of Mouth
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Drive goods to venues across the UK i.e.: Wales, Manchester, Leeds, London and more
- Back of house support at events for head chef and party planners
- Liaise with party planner and head chefs in regards to venue layout and timings
- Load 3.5 tone refrigerated van of food, drinks, uniforms, chiefs equipment for events
- Managing waiting staff back of house at venues
- Venues worked: Winsor Castle, National Portrait gallery, Science Museum, ST James Palace, Harry Potter Premier at the Odeon cinema Lester square and many more
- Key and alarm code holder
- Access to company cars on events.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
Driver and Navigator
Rayners Catering Equipment Hire
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Navigating to and from jobs
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cash collections
- Client negotiation of equipment layout
- Loading and unloading of large amounts of heavy duty equipment from HGV’s.
Trainee Manager
PLG/hope Training and Recruitment
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisting manager in monitoring staff and clients performance and development
- Managing & monitoring staff performance
- Key holder for workplace
- Daily training and development meetings with clients
- Staff training sessions
- Work placement monitoring
- Job search with clients, help with interview and telephone techniques
- Liaise with Jobcentre Plus around client job outcomes and individual development
- Attendance monitoring.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Trained and mentored [Number] new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Office Administrator
Young Minds Children’s Mental Health Charity
01.2003 - 10.2003
- Working on the telephone Switchboard
- Faxing, filing and data entry
- Dealing with accounts.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
Education
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Skills
Safety Monitoring
Fleet Management
Consumer products
Transportation Management
Resource Allocation
Operational Oversight
Logistics Planning
Performance Evaluation
Jobwisetraining
- NVQ, Level 2 in Business Administration and Call handling, 9 MONTH WORK BASED TRAINING, Sycamore House, London, EC1Y 0SG
- NQF Sales & Marketing, 6 MONTHS IN-HOUSE TRAINING, Working links
- LCCI, Level 3 in Customer Service, 3-MONTH IN HOUSE TRAINING
- Online Diploma in photography
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1985
References
Available on request
Timeline
Night Driving Distribution Manager
Millers Bespoke Bakery
01.2021 - Current
Personal Carer
N/A
01.2015 - 01.2020
Auction Manager
Thameside Motor Auctions
01.2011 - 01.2014
Driver
By Word of Mouth
01.2008 - 01.2011
Driver and Navigator
Rayners Catering Equipment Hire
01.2006 - 01.2008
Trainee Manager
PLG/hope Training and Recruitment
01.2004 - 01.2006
Office Administrator
Young Minds Children’s Mental Health Charity
01.2003 - 10.2003
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