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Venkata Rajesh Taalla

Melton South ,VIC

Summary

To work in an esteemed Institution with total dedication, devotion and best of my ability, which would enable a right perspective towards growth in my career and to obtain a challenging position in company that can utilize a creative mind, an enthusiastic thirst for knowledge and a desire to exceed standard of performance to use my fundamental qualifications and expertise to embark on a successful career.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Leader

Specsavers
Port Melbourne, VIC
07.2023 - Current
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
  • Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
  • Checked orders for quality and completeness.
  • Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.
  • Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Managed daily workflow and scheduled staff for adequate coverage.
  • Evaluated employee performance, delivering individualized feedback and praise.
  • Coordinated with other shift leaders and management to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

Optical Technician

specsavers
  • Performed accurate measurements of lenses, frames and facial features for prescription orders.
  • Checked finished eyewear products for accuracy against prescriptions.
  • Verified that all jobs were completed accurately before release from the lab.
  • Troubleshot any issues encountered during production process in a timely manner.
  • Trained new employees on proper operation of laboratory tools and machines.
  • Operated edging machines to cut lenses according to specifications on job tickets.
  • Inspected lens blanks to detect flaws and verified lens coating thickness.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery in the lab.
  • Oversaw the implementation of new technologies, processes, and procedures within the lab environment.
  • Monitored production output on a regular basis in order to ensure efficiency levels were met or exceeded.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, sales, research and development when necessary for successful completion of projects and tasks.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Adjusted and fitted eyeglass frames for proper alignment and comfort.
  • Performed minor repairs to eyeglasses such as tightening screws, replacing nose pads or temple tips.

Picker Packer

Specsvaers
Port Melbourne, VIC
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
  • Stocked shelves with incoming merchandise as needed.
  • Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements throughout the facility.
  • Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Lecturer

Deakin University
Waurnponds, VIC
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in academic journals.
  • Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
  • Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
  • Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
  • Reviewed textbooks for content accuracy before recommending them for adoption.
  • Integrated technology into the classroom experience where appropriate.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Conducted regular assessment of student performance through assignments, tests, and examinations to monitor progress and provide timely feedback.
  • Incorporated technology and multimedia tools into lectures to enhance learning experiences and accommodate various learning preferences.
  • Led workshops and seminars on topics, promoting continuous learning among students and faculty.
  • Maintained professional development through attendance at conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses in teaching methodologies.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
  • Collaborated with professors to manage education projects from start to finish.

Manager

Simply Indian Cuisine
Melbourne, VIC
12.2018 - 03.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Retail Sales Associate

Sri Sitarama Ready Made Dresses
Mylavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
04.2006 - 10.2020
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Provided product information and answered customer questions.
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
  • Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Offered suggestions for additional items that may be of interest to customers.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
  • Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Handled customer feedback, implementing suggestions to improve the shopping experience.
  • Operated cash registers and processed transactions including sales, returns, and exchanges.
  • Processed and organized shipments, restocking merchandise on the sales floor promptly.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Maintained records related to sales for store management.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.

LMS Intern

SPECSAVERS
  • Created and maintained detailed records of user activity within the system.
  • Designed interactive course material utilizing multimedia elements such as video, audio, graphics, text.
  • Researched and evaluated emerging trends in eLearning technology to enhance the organization's use of the LMS platform.
  • Developed processes for tracking progress against learning objectives set out by instructors and trainers.
  • Maintained a library of instructional videos available via the system for quick reference when needed.
  • Implemented best practices for data security within the system environment.
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
  • Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
  • Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
  • Maintained documentation on configurations and maintenance using component labelling and technical diagrams.

Education

Diploma of Leadership And Management -

Train Smart

Ph.D. - Engineering

Deakin University

Master of Science - Research

Deakin University
Waurnponds

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Sri Sarathi Institute of Engineering & Technology

Skills

  • Extensive experience with Windows and Linux
  • Significant experience with blackboard, Modal
  • Employee performance monitoring
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Sales Strategies
  • Customer Relations
  • Recruitment support
  • Marketing promotions
  • Customer Engagement
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Resource Utilization
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Quality Assurance
  • Market research, forecasting, and analysis
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Innovation management
  • Project Management

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Internship Project on Automated Gate Ranging Camera in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 2015 for four months.
  • Worked on a proposal “Investigations on the structure and interface engineering at HFO2/GE stacks for MOS devices” in INUP scheme, during December 2014-May 2015 at IIT, Bombay.
  • Participated in I2IT sponsored one week workshop on “Digital Image Processing” conducted by School of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Pune, 2011.
  • “Influence of Annealing Ambience on the Interface Engineering at HfO2/Ge MOS devices”, in International Conference on Materials, Science & Technology at University of Delhi, Delhi, 2016. “Zirconium-Doped Tantalum Oxide High-K Gate Dielectric Films for Metal-Oxide- Semiconductor (MOS) Devices” at National Conference on Nanoscience and Instrumentation Technology, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana 2015.

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Telugu, Fluent

Timeline

Shift Leader

Specsavers
07.2023 - Current

Picker Packer

Specsvaers
04.2022 - 07.2023

Lecturer

Deakin University
03.2021 - 06.2023

Manager

Simply Indian Cuisine
12.2018 - 03.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Sri Sitarama Ready Made Dresses
04.2006 - 10.2020

Ph.D. - Engineering

Deakin University

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Sri Sarathi Institute of Engineering & Technology

Optical Technician

specsavers

LMS Intern

SPECSAVERS

Diploma of Leadership And Management -

Train Smart

Master of Science - Research

Deakin University

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