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Steve Blackmore

Hadlow,Kent

Summary

Able to organise a team for optimum results.

Attention to customer satisfaction.

Accurate and expedient reporting.


Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Packer/driver

Menzies Distribution
Maidstone, Kent
12.2000 - Current
  • Improved order fulfilment by accurately packaging products for delivery.
  • Adhered strictly to company's health and safety regulations whilst performing packing duties.
  • Worked seamlessly within a team to meet critical deadlines for package dispatches.
  • Loaded and unloaded products accurately in fast-paced environment.
  • Employed appropriate manual handling practices to routinely lift and move products weighing up to 23kg.
  • Followed route schedules, improved punctuality.

Deputy night manager

Dawson News
Tonbridge, Kent
12.2000 - Current

Designed system for expedient packing of product.

Organised staff and contractors into teams to work together for mutual benefit.

Maintained Health and Safety and good housekeeping throughout warehouse.

Ensured KPI's were upheld to the highest possible standards.

  • Upheld company policies whilst dealing with any disturbances or issues that arose during the night shift.
  • Liaised with higher management to ensure standards were maintained.

Office manager

Swiss Bank Corporation
Johannesburg
08.1991 - 08.1998
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative procedures.
  • Coordinated team meetings for effective communication and project alignment.
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior management's strategic planning.
  • Organised staff holiday schedules without disrupting workflow continuity.
  • Utilised Microsoft Excel to manage spreadsheets and deliver specialised reports on company metrics.
  • Coordinated work of twelve clerical team members to consistently meet office needs.

Financial Clerk

Merrill Lynch
City of London
10.1983 - 07.1991
  • Enhanced financial record accuracy by performing routine data entry tasks.
  • Maintained financial databases, ensuring up-to-date records.
  • Monitored customer accounts for timely payment collections.
  • Conducted regular audits, identifying discrepancies and rectifying errors swiftly.
  • Met tight deadlines whilst handling high volumes of paperwork efficiently.
  • Completed bank reconciliations promptly, keeping account balances accurate.
  • Tracked and monitored financial transactions, flagging any concerns to manager.

Education

Stock Exchange Compliance Exam - Finance

Johannesburg Stock Exchange
South Africa

O Levels - Maths/English/Economics/History

Hugh Christie Comprehensive School
Tonbridge, Kent
09.1974 - 07.1979

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • First class customer service
  • End-of-day reporting
  • Delivery management
  • People Management

Affiliations

  • I play 8 ball pool to a very high level.

Timeline

Packer/driver

Menzies Distribution
12.2000 - Current

Deputy night manager

Dawson News
12.2000 - Current

Office manager

Swiss Bank Corporation
08.1991 - 08.1998

Financial Clerk

Merrill Lynch
10.1983 - 07.1991

O Levels - Maths/English/Economics/History

Hugh Christie Comprehensive School
09.1974 - 07.1979

Stock Exchange Compliance Exam - Finance

Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Steve Blackmore