Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

Christopher Elliot

Ipswich,QLD

Summary

Disciplined worker with success in working within busy, fast-paced settings. Skilled in building positive personal and professional relationships. Knowledgeable about delivery processes and main carrying restrictions. Focused individual with more than 5 years of experience in mail delivery services. Extensive expertise and knowledge of mailing guidelines and restrictions. Known for reliability and best-in-class work.

I would ultimately like to work some where in the Western suburbs near Ipswich. Initially I would be happy to work from any location as any appointment would require.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Postal Delivery Officer

Australia Post
Brisbane , Queensland
05.2019 - Current
  • Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
  • Attended training sessions regularly in order to stay up-to-date on changes in postal regulations.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all parcels were accounted for upon completion of route deliveries.
  • Organized and loaded mail onto delivery vehicles in an efficient manner.
  • Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service issues or delays.
  • Reported any suspicious activity observed during route deliveries to the supervisor.
  • Complied with all policies and procedures related to the distribution of mail items.

Wine Consultant

Raw Group
Brisbane, Queensland
04.2014 - 09.2019
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Maintained inventory records and tracked sales trends in order to make purchasing decisions.
  • Reviewed wine list regularly in line with current trends, list appeals to diverse customer base.
  • Supervised direct beverage orders, checking items for correct quantity, brand and size, returning broken or leaking bottles for credit immediately.

Area Sales Manager

Debortoli Wines
Brisbane, Queensland
05.2009 - 03.2014
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Established strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers for obtaining quality products at competitive prices.
  • Analyzed sales data to determine areas of improvement for the organization.
  • Participated in industry-related functions such as conventions, seminars and workshops.
  • Established productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.

Stock Manager

Dan Murphys
Brisbane , Queensland
05.2004 - 04.2009
  • Monitored quality control procedures for incoming and outgoing merchandise.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored stock levels.
  • Identified obsolete or slow moving stock items and initiated appropriate action plans.
  • Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.

Area Sales Manager

Hardys Wine Company
Brisbane, Queensland
04.2000 - 03.2004
  • Established strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers for obtaining quality products at competitive prices.
  • Interacted regularly with senior management to discuss current strategies and future plans.
  • Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.
  • Participated in industry-related functions such as conventions, seminars and workshops.
  • Analyzed sales data to determine areas of improvement for the organization.

Retail Manager

The Grape Group
Brisbane, Queensland
08.1997 - 03.2000
  • Reviewed sales figures regularly to determine staffing needs during peak times.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies, products, and services.
  • Coached, managed and developed teams to provide exceptional service and achieve sales goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Monitored inventory, cash, and payroll processes to keep location running smoothly.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.

Assistant Manager

Royal Exchange Hotel
Brisbane, Queensland
08.1992 - 03.1997
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Police Officer

Queensland Police Service
Brisbane, Queensland
06.1992 - 06.1993

University studies and Basic Training

Police Officer

Australian Federal Police
Sydney
04.1986 - 12.1991
  • Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
  • Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
  • Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
  • Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.

Bank Officer

Westpac Banking Corporation
Brisbane, Queensland
03.1984 - 03.1986

Education

Diploma - Wine Education

WSET
Brisbane, QLD
05-2002

Stage 4 Certificate Investigations - Crime

Australian Federal Police
Sydney, NSW
06-1986

High School Diploma -

Church of England Grammar School
Brisbane, QLD
11-1983

Skills

  • Postal Regulations
  • Route Planning
  • Safety Procedures
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Affiliations

Golf

Cars

All sport

Accomplishments

  • Prize for Service to the School in my Senior year at Church of England Grammar School
  • Selected as the Hardys Wine Ambassador for Queensland during my tenure with the Hardys Wine Company

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Postal Delivery Officer

Australia Post
05.2019 - Current

Wine Consultant

Raw Group
04.2014 - 09.2019

Area Sales Manager

Debortoli Wines
05.2009 - 03.2014

Stock Manager

Dan Murphys
05.2004 - 04.2009

Area Sales Manager

Hardys Wine Company
04.2000 - 03.2004

Retail Manager

The Grape Group
08.1997 - 03.2000

Assistant Manager

Royal Exchange Hotel
08.1992 - 03.1997

Police Officer

Queensland Police Service
06.1992 - 06.1993

Police Officer

Australian Federal Police
04.1986 - 12.1991

Bank Officer

Westpac Banking Corporation
03.1984 - 03.1986

Diploma - Wine Education

WSET

Stage 4 Certificate Investigations - Crime

Australian Federal Police

High School Diploma -

Church of England Grammar School
Christopher Elliot