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Dayton Apelu-Schmidt

Dayton Apelu-Schmidt

Summary

Passionate about serving others, willing to go the extra mile and values the embodiment of integrity & dependability. Actively seeking career opportunities that is challenging and meaningful, promoting professional growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Australia, Sydney LDS Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed and supported 30-40 individuals serving as a Training Leader
  • Organised activities and events for 100-150 people
  • Trained numerous new missionaries one on one
  • Experience with door-knocking, interaction in public settings and personal interactions
  • Experience in delivering presentations and seminars in both small and large conference settings.
  • Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
  • Built relationships with local church organisations for successful partnerships.
  • Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
  • Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
  • De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.

National Red Imported Fire Ant Field Officer

Contractor - Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Executed surveillance, treatment and containment procedures across SEQ (DAF 10-year eradication program NRFAP)
  • Educating communities & liaising with residents to cooperate with program

Receptionist

RDO Equipment Holdings
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Medical Liaison Officer

Healthcare Imaging Services
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Communicate QDI (QLD Diagnostic Imaging) Radiology services through face to face meetings with referrers and potential referrers
  • Manage relationships between clinics and referring doctors in Brisbane West & Redland region
  • Analyse and report on referral trends
  • Gather and share market intelligence with management and clinic leaders

Marketing, Social Media & PR Assistant

Interfaith & Multi-cultural Dialogue Centre, Griffith University
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assist supervisor and ICD director in the Marketing aspects of the Centre
  • Generate quality social media content for sponsored events, PR write-ups and developing marketing collateral
  • Assist in the organisation and management of Centre facilities.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for clients.
  • Updated social media platforms with latest news and cultural centre details.

Marketing Research & Sales Intern

Prime Group Pty Ltd.
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Collate market research relevant for potential property development in Fiji
  • Contact and seek leads from secondary stakeholders regarding hotel booking sales across properties in Australia
  • Data entry using CRM systems (Wired).
  • Contacted prospective customers through phone calls and emails to develop business.
  • Conducted basic market research to identify customer needs.
  • Sat in on sales team trainings to learn successful selling tactics and persuasion techniques.
  • Demonstrated willingness and interest in learning new tasks and skills.

Painter, General Labourer

TMT Coatings
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Experience in repaints, refurbishments and new interiors both commercial and residential sites
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.

Retail Sales Consultant

Optus
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Optimise sales via effective merchandising
  • Facilitate resolution regarding customer complaints
  • Satisfy sales objectives for store, meeting all components of store and individual KPI's
  • Handling all administrative aspects; customer contracts, accessories, insurance, inventory, payments and data entry
  • Maintain sufficient knowledge of plans, promotions and service features and aware of competitive offers and provide critical market feedback
  • Provide efficient, courteous customer service and assist in customer inquiries.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing And Real Estate & Property Development

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
10.2019

Skills

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • PUBLIC & CLIENT RELATIONS
  • PRESENTATION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • BUILDING RAPPORT
  • RETAIL SALES
  • RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
  • MARKET RESEARCH

Qualifications Certificates

  • QCE Completion
  • CPCCWHS1001 Certificate I in Construction Industry (White Card)
  • Blue Card (Class - V)
  • SIR30212 Certificate III in Retail Operations
  • Certificate III in Security Operations

References

GABE REID

MISSION PRESIDENT, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

0405 103 381 


MIKAELA BARFORD

TEAM LEADER, NRIFA

0404 318 822 

Timeline

Australia, Sydney LDS Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
10.2021 - 03.2023

National Red Imported Fire Ant Field Officer

Contractor - Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
09.2020 - 10.2021

Receptionist

RDO Equipment Holdings
06.2020 - 08.2020

Medical Liaison Officer

Healthcare Imaging Services
10.2019 - 04.2020

Marketing, Social Media & PR Assistant

Interfaith & Multi-cultural Dialogue Centre, Griffith University
07.2019 - 10.2019

Marketing Research & Sales Intern

Prime Group Pty Ltd.
05.2019 - 07.2019

Painter, General Labourer

TMT Coatings
01.2018 - 05.2019

Retail Sales Consultant

Optus
12.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Business - Marketing And Real Estate & Property Development

Griffith University
Dayton Apelu-Schmidt