Glen Robert Davidson
Upper Ferntree Gully,Australia
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at BOWENS TIMBER AND HARDWARE, adept in management and stock control. Excelled in staff leadership and client relationship building, enhancing sales and market development. Demonstrated strong decision-making and communication skills, driving team success and operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service /Hardware Department Manager
BOWENS TIMBER AND HARDWARE
Bentleigh
02.2023 - Current
- Ensuring that margins are maintained, and budgets are met.
- Train personnel on buying processes and inventory management.
- Coordinated daily operations of the hardware department, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Ensured effective merchandising practices to drive product movement.
- Prepared purchase orders for ordering new items from vendors when needed.
- Established relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods at competitive prices.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained and supervised a team of employees for the hardware department.
Operations Manager
BOWENS TIMBER AND HARDWARE
Hallam
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed the operations side of dispatch coordinating the deliveries of house frames and hardware to building sites for the major builders, METRICON, CARLISLE, SIMONDS, PORTER DAVIS
- This was a caretaker role until the actual position was filled
Leading Installer and Supervisory Installer
JAYEE SCREENS
Ferntree Gully
01.2006 - 12.2017
- Ranging in installations of shower screens, Built in Wardrobes, Shower and bench splash backs, Porch enclosures, steel gates and security grilles
- Main involvements with builders and tilers whilst conducting bathroom upgrades and repairs
- Co-ordinated products being made on the factory floor into finished products and have them ready to go out to the customer
Route Trade Sales Manager
P.B Foods
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Selling in and placement of stock in general trade outlets in Melbourne Metro and Regional suburbs
Owner/Operator
Toothpicks Catering
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Owned and operated corporate catering business for 4 years
- Worked for the likes of Etihad Stadium, Coles Myer Logistics Dep’t, and Toll Transport
Front House Manager
PRINTANIA Restaurant
Caulfield
01.1995 - 12.2000
- Managed a 120 seat restaurant with 7 staff on the floor and running the desert and coffee bar
Senior Constable
Victoria Police Force
01.1990 - 12.1999
- Attained rank of Senior Constable, carried various duties in General policing, investigational and undercover work, resigned with certificate of service
Hardware Manager
BOWENS TIMBER AND HARDWARE
Bentleigh
01.2017
- Employed as Hardware Manager, located at Rowville store
- Role entailed the position of Hardware buyer/procurement to maintain stock levels in the store
- Motivation and management of the 5 staff members in the hardware area
- Training new staff in the role of hardware floor maintenance and counter sales, including stock replenishment and rotation
- Meeting and dealing with all major supplier Reps: ITW PROLINE, SENCO, PASLODE, BREMICK FASTNERS, SUTTON TOOLS, MAKITA, MILWAUKEE and so on
- Co-ordinating, ranging in and merchandising arrival of new stock
Education
Constables course - firearms training, law, family law, common law
Victoria Police Force
01.1999
Year 10 level -
Lyndale Secondary College
Victoria01.1980
Skills
- Management
- Stock Control
- Staffing
- Stock Maintenance
- Proficient in software
- Sales and market development
- Client relationship building
- Closing talents
- Order management
- Territory management
- Decision-making
- Account development
- Front of House Management
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Policy enforcement
- Mental resilience
- Promotional planning
- Prospecting
Certification
- Heavy Endorsed Drivers License, MR
- Forklift License, LF
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/17/67
Affiliations
- sky diving
- fishing
- camping
- live bands
- singing
Timeline
Customer Service /Hardware Department Manager
BOWENS TIMBER AND HARDWARE
02.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
BOWENS TIMBER AND HARDWARE
11.2022 - 02.2023
Hardware Manager
BOWENS TIMBER AND HARDWARE
01.2017
Leading Installer and Supervisory Installer
JAYEE SCREENS
01.2006 - 12.2017
Route Trade Sales Manager
P.B Foods
01.2004 - 12.2006
Owner/Operator
Toothpicks Catering
01.2000 - 12.2004
Front House Manager
PRINTANIA Restaurant
01.1995 - 12.2000
Senior Constable
Victoria Police Force
01.1990 - 12.1999
- Heavy Endorsed Drivers License, MR
- Forklift License, LF
Constables course - firearms training, law, family law, common law
Victoria Police Force
Year 10 level -
Lyndale Secondary College
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