Nikolaos Alitzanidis
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
Detail-orientated and self-motivated individual with keen multitasking abilities. Confident in working independently, using initiative to complete tasks quickly, efficiently and with high degree of accuracy. Dependable warehouse professional with experience picking, packing and dispatching high-volume orders. Proactively organises storage areas to maximise access and meet different size and shape requirements. Friendly and professional team player.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Operator
DHL Supply Chain (PERTEMPS - Agency)
12 Wilders Wy, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2BB, East Midlands Gateway
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members for smooth warehouse operations.
- Picked orders accurately, reducing instances of return or exchange.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
- Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
- Supported other departments as required; demonstrated flexibility and team spirit.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, improving overall workflow.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Achieving daily goals 10% faster than expected.
Warehouse Operative
GXO Logistics For Ted Baker
Fernhook Ave, Alvaston, Derby DE21 7HW, East Midlands
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Rapid response and workload management, ensuring 10% faster turnaround.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
- Followed precise orders to assist with continuous flow of goods coming in and out of distribution centre.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Conducted quality assessment before transporting goods, assessing for breakages or imperfections.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities
Chef
MEXIco The True Taste
Unit SU230, Level 2, INTU Centre, Derby, DE1 2PL, East Midlands
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Management of more than 3 responsibilities per day.
- Received deliveries and coordinated stocking of products, gaining 15% of forecast time.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen and waiting staff to facilitate smooth, efficient service outcomes.
- Built attractive displays of food items, enticing customers to make additional purchases.
Grill Roaster
Greek Grill House
Unit FC08, Level 2, INTU Centre, Derby, DE1 2PQ, East Midlands
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Faster preparation and delivery of products by 15%.
Car Painter
Miro Auto's
26 Elton Road, Derby, DE24 8EE, East Midlands
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Cleaned painting equipment promptly to maintain good condition.
- Fixed minor scratches to re-capture original aesthetic.
- Prepared surfaces for coating to achieve polished final look.
- Managed resources to guarantee equipment availability for time-sensitive processes.
- Used hand-spraying device to paint surfaces.
- Increase in clientele by 10%.
Cook
Ba Buddha
26 Wollaton Rd, Nottingham NG8 1FD, East Midlands
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Management of above 3 responsibilities daily.
Security Guard
Jonathan Clide Beckham Professionals Security
Thessaloniki, Greece
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Responded immediately to emergency situations, remaining professional, calm and effective under pressure.
- Manage and process responsibilities 10% faster.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring CCTV cameras.
- Patrolled property during open hours, observing activities and deterring vandalism or criminal activity.
- Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
Chef de partie
Thios, Souvlaki - Pizzeria
Nicosia, Cyprus
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Sales increase by 12%.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
Chef
Delphi Restaurant
Dillinger Straße 120, 66822 Lebach, Germany
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Reduce food spoilage costs by 15%.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
Chef
Aphrodite Restaurant
Bahnhofstr. 44, 34613 Schwalmstadt, Germany
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Increase sales by 10%.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Sourced local and imported food and ingredients to fulfil menu needs.
- Forecasted demand and orders optimum level of supplies to prevent spoilage.
Warehouse Operative
DIAKINISIS - Logistics Services
Thessaloniki, Greece
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- 20% reduction in accident rate.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Recorded number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
Warehouse Operative
HELLENIC PETROLEUM - (ΕΚΟ)
Thessaloniki, Greece
01.2004 - 04.2006
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Reduce item damage by 15%.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
Warehouse Operative
ACS Courier
Thessaloniki, Greece
09.2001 - 12.2003
- Assembly of motorcycle parts.
- Increase sales by 15%.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
Warehouse Operative
Chain of Chinese Shops
Thessaloniki, Greece
05.1998 - 07.2000
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Increase sales by 10%.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
Education
Certificate Of Unit Credit, ESOL, Entry 1,2,3 - ESOL English studying
DERBY MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
Dairy House Rd, Derby, DE23 8HN, UK 09.2016 - 06.2019
High school diploma - General Studies
High School 2nd - 3rd
Thessaloniki, Greece 09.1989 - 06.1992
Skills
- Picking and packing
- Safety compliance
- Manual handling
- Risk Assessments
- Stock management
- Quality Control
- Process Improvement
- Shipping and receiving
- Palletising
- Loading and unloading techniques
- Damage control
- Quality standards
- Labelling and boxing
- Assembly and production
- Warehouse environment safety
Languages
English
Intermediate
Greek
Native
Timeline
Warehouse Operator
DHL Supply Chain (PERTEMPS - Agency)
10.2024 - Current
Warehouse Operative
GXO Logistics For Ted Baker
08.2017 - 08.2024
Certificate Of Unit Credit, ESOL, Entry 1,2,3 - ESOL English studying
DERBY MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
09.2016 - 06.2019
Chef
MEXIco The True Taste
06.2016 - 07.2017
Grill Roaster
Greek Grill House
01.2016 - 06.2016
Car Painter
Miro Auto's
08.2015 - 12.2015
Cook
Ba Buddha
05.2015 - 07.2015
Security Guard
Jonathan Clide Beckham Professionals Security
09.2012 - 02.2015
Chef de partie
Thios, Souvlaki - Pizzeria
04.2012 - 09.2012
Chef
Delphi Restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2012
Chef
Aphrodite Restaurant
01.2010 - 01.2011
Warehouse Operative
DIAKINISIS - Logistics Services
01.2007 - 03.2009
Warehouse Operative
HELLENIC PETROLEUM - (ΕΚΟ)
01.2004 - 04.2006
Warehouse Operative
ACS Courier
09.2001 - 12.2003
Warehouse Operative
Chain of Chinese Shops
05.1998 - 07.2000
High school diploma - General Studies
High School 2nd - 3rd
09.1989 - 06.1992
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