Grant Canterbury
Highett,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable professional with extensive experience in administrative duties. Driven to continually expand expertise and support others in their endeavors. Recognizes the importance of initiative and effective communication. Strives to contribute to a team that highly values these qualities. Seeks opportunities to take on increasing responsibility. Committed to delivering outstanding results and earning the trust of colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse/Driver, Warehouse Orders
Polyaire Pty Ltd
05.2021 - Current
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
Courier Driver
Jet Couriers
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients in a safe, timely manner
- Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, and the customer is satisfied
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Able to gain a thorough knowledge of city and suburban streets
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
- Safe driving skills
Musician
01.1996 - Current
- Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars Tribute Band (Manager)
- Rearviewmirror - Pearl Jam Tribute Band (Bass)
- Kunjani - South African jazz band (Bass)
- KPS Jam, Wildestyle, Audiovibe, G-Funk, SPAM, Hollywood Drive, Circus, Gone Troppo (various cover bands) - Alistair Izobell, Loukmann Adams, Nur Abrahams, Richard Caesar (support South African artist while they tour Australia)
Office Manager
Gerry's Truck & Bus Body Repairs
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Primary Liaison to customers
- Scheduling jobs to meet customer requirements
- Co-ordination of staff tasks to meet the scheduling requirements
- Prepare Quotes which are competitive in the market
- Responsible for renewal of service contracts
- Managing Inventory and stock to ensure optimisation
- Sourcing Parts for local and international supplies
- Responsible for banking
- Process invoices for payment and tracking expenditures
- Daily/monthly reconciliation
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite
- Skilled relationship builder
- Work effectively under pressure caused by emergencies and unplanned schedule changes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven time management skills
- Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions
- Decreased expenditures 15% by implementing inventory controls
- Reduced time spent on inventory by 25% by reorganising physical storage of supplies
- Solving IT issues without outsourcing
- Organising yearly events, such as Christmas functions & company 10 year celebration
Musician
Royal Caribbean International
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Performed on cruise ships with various international artist, such as The Platters, Nelson Brothers
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Monash University
12.2004
Advanced Diploma of Business - Accounting
Holmesglen TAFE
12.2003
Advanced Diploma of Music - undefined
Box Hill College of Music
12.1999
South Oakleigh Secondary College - VCE
12.1995
Skills
- Organised
- Self-motivated
- Great people skills
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Knowledge of city and suburban streets
- Ability to cope with physical demands
- Safe driving skills
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite
- Skilled relationship builder
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Proven time management skills
Timeline
Warehouse/Driver, Warehouse Orders
Polyaire Pty Ltd
05.2021 - Current
Courier Driver
Jet Couriers
01.2020 - 05.2021
Office Manager
Gerry's Truck & Bus Body Repairs
01.2007 - 01.2020
Musician
Royal Caribbean International
01.2004 - 01.2007
Musician
01.1996 - Current
Advanced Diploma of Business - Accounting
Holmesglen TAFE
Advanced Diploma of Music - undefined
Box Hill College of Music
South Oakleigh Secondary College - VCE
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Monash University
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