David Matafai
Jordan Springs,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Greater Care Support
Austral, NSW
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
Forklift Operator
Nestle
Arndell Park, NSW
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Logistics Manager
Sterling & Wilson
Port Augusta, South Australia
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed and managed logistics strategies to improve the efficiency of operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and initiated re-stocking processes when necessary.
- Created reports to track shipment progress, delivery times, and costs associated with transport.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of goods.
- Drafted policies regarding storage, distribution, and transportation of products.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations related to freight forwarding activities.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for optimal pricing on transportation services.
- Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.
- Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
- Managed budget with company leadership, analyzing previous purchases and forecasting future requirements.
Warehouse Team Leader
D B Schenker
Erskine Park, NSW
09.2013 - 12.2018
- Supervised and monitored the daily operations of a warehouse team.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve workflow inefficiencies.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and policies.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations for storage, handling, packaging, labeling, shipping and receiving processes.
- Created schedules for loading and unloading trucks as well as assigning tasks to personnel accordingly.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas where improvement was needed.
- Developed plans for dealing with unexpected supply chain disruptions or delays.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures throughout the organization's supply chain activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Avondale College
Auckland New ZealandSkills
- Life Skills Development
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living assistance
- First-aid and CPR
Timeline
Support Worker
Greater Care Support
01.2023 - 02.2024
Forklift Operator
Nestle
03.2021 - 01.2023
Logistics Manager
Sterling & Wilson
01.2019 - 02.2021
Warehouse Team Leader
D B Schenker
09.2013 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Avondale College
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