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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Chris Bowden

Doreen,VIC

Summary

I'm seeking to gain meaningful employment within a reputable company where I can showcase my leadership, outstanding customer service, work ethic and desire to excel in any task I'm given. It is my endeavour to use these skills, underpinned by my personal philosophies of trust, communication, reliability and excellence, to ensure the company’s success and growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Courier Contractor

Capital Transport Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions.
  • Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.

Delivery Driver

Uber Eats
06.2022 - Current
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.

Business owner

Rampit Skatepark
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Consulted with customers daily
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Managed and controlled stock levels
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports

Trainee store manager

ALDI Stores Australia
10.2015 - 10.2019
  • Team building
  • Staff training/Rostering
  • KPI Analysis
  • Profit & loss analysis
  • Merchandising
  • Customer service excellence
  • Time management in a fast-paced environment
  • Money handling, security and safety procedures.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Store manager

IGA Supermarket
04.2002 - 02.2010
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Staff rosters
  • Stock ordering
  • Money handling and EFTPOS systems
  • End of day accounting.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Delivery Driver

Continental Furniture
02.2010 - 10.2015
  • Sales/deliveries/manufacturer
  • Interstate and international sales assignments
  • Delivery driving across Victoria
  • Glass cutting and polishing
  • Operation and maintenance of industrial kilns.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.

Carpet Specialist

Jim's Carpet Cleaning
  • Expert commercial carpet cleaning
  • Job quotations
  • Customer relationship building for repeat services
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Education

Currently Studying Certificate 3 & 4 in Retail Operations.Current RSA Certificate.Current First Aid Certificate. -

VCE -

Maroondah Secondary College

Skills

  • Results driven work ethic
  • Working as part of a functional, cohesive team
  • Working autonomously in a safe and timely manner with an emphasis on
  • Communication, trust and reliability
  • Brand and sales growth through excellence in customer rapport
  • An energetic and vibrant attitude
  • Fast learner and confidence in my ability to be successful at any given task
  • Full licence and extensive experience driving a manual van around Victoria
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Flexible & Adaptable

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Uber Eats
06.2022 - Current

Courier Contractor

Capital Transport Services
05.2022 - Current

Business owner

Rampit Skatepark
10.2019 - 03.2020

Trainee store manager

ALDI Stores Australia
10.2015 - 10.2019

Delivery Driver

Continental Furniture
02.2010 - 10.2015

Store manager

IGA Supermarket
04.2002 - 02.2010

Carpet Specialist

Jim's Carpet Cleaning

Currently Studying Certificate 3 & 4 in Retail Operations.Current RSA Certificate.Current First Aid Certificate. -

VCE -

Maroondah Secondary College
Chris Bowden