Paul Sottiaux
Seville Grove,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant JR Duty Free
JR Duty Free
, WA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Sales consultant
First Tax, Free
06.2002 - 01.2013
- I have been working in the technology department selling cameras and technology, also on the general sales floor selling wines and spirits and tobacco for 11years, I’m in the top 10 sales consultants for sales figures in the Perth airport and in some lines the top seller in Australia
- I can work in all departments within the duty-free business.
Trolley collector Supervisor
Smartecarte pty ltd
09.1999 - 01.2002
- Collecting trolley carts at Perth International Airport, collecting weekly takings (cash handling) also supervising collection staff.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Heavy vehicle operator
Linfox
01.1994 - 06.1999
- Forklift driving, loading and unloading goods, stocktaking, packing
- Truck driving for various contracts including Coca Cola, Bunning’s and Myer, cash handling and customer service.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely moved product load to guarantee timely and complete delivery.
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Conducted safety inspections on truck and equipment to verify proper operation.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Used ropes, blocks, chains, binders and covers to secure cargo for transport.
- Performed basic vehicle maintenance and minor repairs.
Apprentice Glazier
Pilkington Glass
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Glass cutting, commercial glazing, Domestic glazing-windows shower screens, mirrors and timber glazing, overhead crane operations- unloading glass from sea containers, customer service.
- Followed established safety guidelines while removing broken glass prior to glass replacement.
- Repaired and installed mirrors, table tops and mirrored wardrobe doors.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills in liaising with supervisors, coworkers and clients by telephone, email or in person.
- Monitored work site operations and safety to prevent hazards and cultivate efficiency.
- Measured, cut, fit and pressed anti-glare adhesive film to glass to prevent light glare on glass.
- Carefully and accurately measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
Education
No Degree - Retail
Workstar
Tech Training seminars over the years Transkey Safety Induction Course (road transport training council of WA) Tafe Apprenticeship course –Glazing and beveling - undefined
Skills
- Experience in sales
- Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
- Creative Problem Solving
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Responding to Difficult Customers
- Patient and Empathetic
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Safety conscious
- Self-Motivated
- Decision Making
- Truck Maneuvering
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Fishing, Riding bikes and 4X4 driving
I am a member of the Military Brotherhood for 7+ years, which is comprising serving and ex-serving Australian Defense Force (ADF) and Commonwealth Forces members, their families, friends and support riders. We are an Australia-wide club and our mission is to support Club members, Veterans and ex-service members and their families for years to come.
I am a keen fisherman, out on the boat whenever I have spare time.
Timeline
Sales Consultant JR Duty Free
JR Duty Free
01.2013 - 01.2019
Sales consultant
First Tax, Free
06.2002 - 01.2013
Trolley collector Supervisor
Smartecarte pty ltd
09.1999 - 01.2002
Heavy vehicle operator
Linfox
01.1994 - 06.1999
Apprentice Glazier
Pilkington Glass
01.1990 - 01.1994
No Degree - Retail
Workstar