Elaine Vaz Zanardine
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Multifaceted professional with over 10 years of experience across logistics, customer service, and interior design in Brazil and Australia. Skilled in inventory management, distribution planning, hospitality operations, and design project delivery. Australian citizen, fluent in English and Portuguese, with proven ability to thrive in multicultural environments and contribute to both operational efficiency and creative solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning and Inventory Manager
That Coffee Place
01.2023 - Current
- Manage inventory planning and stock control to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Oversee product storage and logistics, reducing delays in supply chain.
- Provide customer service and support as barista when required.
Site Facilities & Operations Support
Ceva Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Assisted Health and Safety team with compliance and documentation.
- Supported engineering team in developing and maintaining work instructions.
- Provided operational support to warehouse and OTR processes.
Barista & Customer Service
Cibo
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed stock control and maintained accurate inventory records.
Barista & Customer Service
Espresso Bar
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Customer service and hospitality support.
- Organization and inventory control.
- Barista duties in a busy café environment.
Logistics Coordinator
BLZ Transportadora
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for all distribution logistics for resellers (HEINZ).
- Organized delivery routes and ensured timely distribution.
Interior Design Projects
Freelance Interior Designer
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Designed residential and commercial interior projects, from concept to execution.
- Created layouts, selected materials, and developed 3D visualizations for clients.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers to ensure project delivery.
Logistics Coordinator
Ampla Produto de Comunicação Visual Ltda
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed distribution logistics across branches and sales forecast control.
- Negotiated partnerships with carriers and managed invoice billing.
Customer Service & Logistics Support
Stock Tech Logística
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided customer service for Unilever accounts.
- Controlled invoices and orders using SAP.
- Ensured product quality and pre-invoice control.
Warehouse Coordinator
Irmãos Abage & Cia Ltda
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Coordinated warehouse operations and product storage.
- Managed reverse logistics, inventory audits, and invoice issuance.
- Provided customer service and shipment checks.
Education
Logistics
University in Brazil
01.2010
Interior Design
University in Brazil
01-2015
Project Management
SCEI
Melbourne, VictoriaDiploma - Business
Melbourne, VictoriaSkills
- Inventory management & stock control (SAP, OTR systems)
- Logistics coordination & distribution planning
- Customer service & stakeholder engagement
- Health & Safety support
- Strong organizational & problem-solving skills
- Team leadership & training
- Hospitality and barista experience
Languages
English — Fluent
Portuguese — Native
Timeline
Planning and Inventory Manager
That Coffee Place
01.2023 - Current
Site Facilities & Operations Support
Ceva Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2022
Barista & Customer Service
Cibo
01.2019 - 01.2021
Barista & Customer Service
Espresso Bar
01.2017 - 01.2019
Logistics Coordinator
BLZ Transportadora
01.2014 - 01.2016
Interior Design Projects
Freelance Interior Designer
01.2013 - 01.2014
Logistics Coordinator
Ampla Produto de Comunicação Visual Ltda
01.2012 - 01.2013
Customer Service & Logistics Support
Stock Tech Logística
01.2010 - 01.2012
Warehouse Coordinator
Irmãos Abage & Cia Ltda
01.2005 - 01.2010
Project Management
SCEI
Diploma - Business
Logistics
University in Brazil
Interior Design
University in Brazil
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