Dale Blundell
Townsville,QLD
Summary
I am a versatile professional with expertise in leadership, advanced baking, and problem-solving. My experience spans roles as a Retail Store Supervisor at Blackdoor Tactical, where I drove sales, and as a Baker at Woolworths, where I refined advanced baking techniques. I also developed situational awareness and physical strength as a General Labourer with the Green Army. My educational background, including a Certificate III in Baking and Pastry Arts, supports my ability to excel in diverse environments, fostering innovation and efficiency through collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Supervisor
Blackdoor Tactical
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted customers in locating products and making informed purchasing decisions based on their needs and preferences.
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and sales techniques to enhance their performance.
- Enhanced store appearance with regular maintenance, cleaning, and organization of merchandise areas.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Monitored loss prevention efforts to minimize theft incidents and maintain overall store security.
- Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
- Coordinated merchandising displays, signage and sales enablement.
- Supported inventory management tasks including ordering stock items and conducting physical inventory counts ensuring proper stock levels.
- Oversaw continuous floor maintenance and recovery efforts, keeping displays and shelves customer-ready and professionally presented.
- Successfully drove specific product lines tailored to individual customer needs to increase monthly profits by 20%.
Baker
Woolworths Supermarket
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Earned Commercial Baking cert III at Tafe Ultimo Sydney
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
- Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for essential ingredients and supplies.
- Implemented Date system for tracking ingredient usage, reducing costs by optimizing order quantities.
- Streamlined baking processes, reducing preparation time without compromising quality of baked goods.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Managed inventory for cost-effectiveness, ensuring no shortage of ingredients and minimizing waste.
- Coordinated with front-of-house team to ensure timely display of fresh baked goods, enhancing customer experience.
Recycling Sorter
Cleanaway Waste Management
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on industry best practices and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained strong attention to detail while performing fast-paced manual sorting tasks, ensuring maximum efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
- Increased facility productivity through effective collaboration with team members on daily tasks.
- Achieved consistent accuracy in material categorization by maintaining detailed knowledge of recyclable items properties.
- Adapted quickly to changing industry standards and material classifications, demonstrating a high level of flexibility and adaptability in the recycling sorting role.
General Laborer
Green Army
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient completion of large-scale weed control projects.
- Achieved weed-free landscapes by meticulously applying appropriate herbicides to affected areas.
- Performed comprehensive surveys of 50m2x50m2 sections in remote bushland.
Education
Certificate III - Baking And Pastry Arts
Tafe Ultimo
Sydney, NSW05.2021
Certificate II - Chemical Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Tafe Nsw
Tumut, NSW03.2016
First Aid Certificate - First Aid/Remote First Aid
Australian Lifesaving Academy
Tumut, NSW10.2015
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Health and safety
- First aid training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Analytical thinking
- Inventory tracking
- Physical stamina
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
Timeline
Retail Supervisor
Blackdoor Tactical
01.2022 - 11.2024
Baker
Woolworths Supermarket
10.2017 - 08.2021
Recycling Sorter
Cleanaway Waste Management
08.2017 - 09.2017
General Laborer
Green Army
08.2015 - 03.2016
Certificate III - Baking And Pastry Arts
Tafe Ultimo
Certificate II - Chemical Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Tafe Nsw
First Aid Certificate - First Aid/Remote First Aid
Australian Lifesaving Academy
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