Sophie Varnish
Melbourne
Summary
I am a team-orientated person who is also able to work independently. I have great time management and organisation skills and hold a professional attitude along with strong customer service skills. I have the ability to work in a physically demanding job and have the skill to work under time pressure unsupervised whilst still providing a thorough service. I have gained experience in many different sectors, building knowledge and understanding of multiple industries.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Warehouse and Distribution
Shoes of Distinction
05.2024 - 12.2024
- My responsibilities included running a small online retail company warehouse and distribution department.
- My daily roles included selecting and preparing the sold stock from storage. Ensuring that they met the pre shipment checks and completing the correct postage documentation, for both domestic and international packages.
- Keeping a constant communication line with the customer service department to ensure any customers changes or requests are met.
- My responsibilities also extended to completing a stock control of any packing and shipping supplies and ordering when needed and periodically completing a complete stock control of all inventory throughout the warehouse.
Kitchen hand
Leonda by the Yarra
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisting the chefs in the preparation and cooking of food as well as plating up food items ready for service, particularly focusing on the pastry area of the kitchen
- Washing and cleaning utensils and dishes, sanitising benches, floors and other kitchen areas, disposing of rubbish, ensuring the kitchen is clean and sanitary, implementing all hygiene and health and safety regulations
- Completing a stock control of both fridge and pantry items and unloading deliveries in timely manner
- I was occasionally also required to close the kitchen ensuring it was set up for operation the following day
Nursery Worker
Blue Sky Nursery
04.2023 - 09.2023
- My main role was working in the retail department, where I completed quality control of all plants and trees leaving the warehouse and repackaged them to be sold to our main client
- I was involved in selecting the best quality products from the stock around the nursery, working both individually and in a team ensuring the retail department had constant flow of stock
Watermelon farming
Greenview
09.2022 - 10.2022
- My responsibilities included setting up the warehouse every morning, this included setting up the weights, cleaning and clearing the warehouse and ensuring all past stock was in the correct area and was labelled correctly
- I was then responsible for weighing all stock that entered the shed and ensuring all products were quality checked
- I also helped with moving stock around the farm using a fork lift and cleaning the tractors and machinery used
All Rounder
Smith Street Social
07.2022 - 09.2022
- My responsibilities included greeting and escorting customers to their tables and presenting the menu and being able to provide detailed information such as potential food allergies and ingredients included
- Taking accurate food and drink orders and collecting bill payments whilst also arranging table settings and maintaining a tidy dining area
- My role also extended to bartending frequently, where I prepared alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for customers
Banana farming
Lizzio’s Bananas Pty Ltd
05.2022 - 07.2022
- My responsibilities included stock controlling all bananas that entered the warehouse, and ensuring that they were of high standards whilst simultaneously packing the fruit in a uniform manner
- My role, also occasionally, extended to outside where I would complete the task of stringing trees to ensure the banana trees grew most efficiently
Crew member
McDonald's
12.2021 - 02.2022
- My responsibilities included taking orders, both in store and through drive through, taking payments and also ensuring the kitchen and front of house was kept presentable and clean at all times
Customer assistant
Marks and Spencer's
09.2020 - 01.2021
- My responsibilities on the shop floor included stock control, ensuring all stock was neat and tidy, and also included aiding customers needs and promoting further items to them
- I was also responsible for cash handing and using the EFTPOS machine, completing refunds and ensuring all customers were leaving the store satisfied with their purchases
Education
Arthur Terry Secondary School
Arthur Terry 6th Form
Skills
- Problem solver
- Great time management
- Can adapt easily
- Strong communicator
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/11/02
Timeline
Head of Warehouse and Distribution
Shoes of Distinction
05.2024 - 12.2024
Kitchen hand
Leonda by the Yarra
10.2023 - 02.2024
Nursery Worker
Blue Sky Nursery
04.2023 - 09.2023
Watermelon farming
Greenview
09.2022 - 10.2022
All Rounder
Smith Street Social
07.2022 - 09.2022
Banana farming
Lizzio’s Bananas Pty Ltd
05.2022 - 07.2022
Crew member
McDonald's
12.2021 - 02.2022
Customer assistant
Marks and Spencer's
09.2020 - 01.2021
Arthur Terry Secondary School
Arthur Terry 6th Form
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