Stuart Gelder
Walsall,Walsall
Summary
Reliable retail and warehouse assistant with extensive experience in fast-paced supermarket and logistics settings. Demonstrated ability to maintain stocked shelves, support customer needs, and perform efficiently under pressure. Strong team player with exceptional time management skills and attention to detail, dedicated to upholding high store standards and delivering excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Event Assistant
Ministry of Cocktails
UK
02.2025 - Current
- Supporting team operations during busy events
- Assisting with setup and organisation to ensure smooth service
- Delivering a positive experience through teamwork and reliability
Festive Colleague
Tesco Extra
Walsall, West Midlands
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed stock replenishment efficiently and precisely during peak times.
- Resolved customer inquiries and directed product selection to ensure effective assistance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of aisles and stock areas to uphold operational standards.
- Directed collaborative efforts among team members to deliver store targets during peak shifts.
Order Picker
APEX Fasteners
Bilston, West Midlands
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Facilitated efficient picking and packing of customer orders in a high-volume environment.
- Ensured accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.
- Operated advanced scanning equipment to identify and track stock efficiently.
- Streamlined warehouse operations to facilitate efficient dispatch processes.
Material Controller
Assa Abloy
Willenhall, West Midlands
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Organise stock and materials to optimise accessibility and streamline movement within storage areas.
- Maintained safe and tidy working environments to ensure health and safety compliance.
- Oversaw stock handling and waste disposal processes to ensure compliance with company procedures.
Sole Trader
Ctrl-Alt-Delete
Willenhall, West Midlands
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted diagnostics, repaired and maintained laptops and desktop computers to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Designed and assembled custom desktop and gaming PCs to fulfil specific client requirements.
- Facilitated hardware upgrades and installed software to optimise system performance.
- Provided ongoing after-sales support and technical assistance while staying informed of emerging technologies and common system problems.
Assistant to department
Morrisons
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
06.2004 - 12.2009
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration among home and leisure produce and grocery teams to optimise daily operations.
- Executed merchandising and stock presentation in home and leisure by preparing promotional displays and organising rotation of CDs, DVDs, games, magazines, and newspapers.
- Conducted routine stock rotation and date checks, spearheaded quality control processes, and managed markdowns alongside damaged goods to minimise waste within produce department.
- Executed unloading of deliveries and arranged stock in produce and grocery departments to optimise inventory flow.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing enquiries and maintaining clean, organised shopping areas.
Education
Higher National Diploma - IT
Ixion Holdings Contracts Ltd
Aston Campus Birmingham01-2018
Higher National Diploma - ICT
Dudley College of Technology
Dudley01-2004
Skills
- Stock management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Technical assistance
- Customer service excellence
- Punctuality
- Customer relations
Timeline
Special Event Assistant
Ministry of Cocktails
02.2025 - Current
Festive Colleague
Tesco Extra
11.2024 - 01.2025
Order Picker
APEX Fasteners
03.2022 - 09.2024
Material Controller
Assa Abloy
01.2021 - 03.2022
Sole Trader
Ctrl-Alt-Delete
09.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant to department
Morrisons
06.2004 - 12.2009
Higher National Diploma - IT
Ixion Holdings Contracts Ltd
Higher National Diploma - ICT
Dudley College of Technology