Kane Spirit-Jones
Orange,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Produce Manager with a proven track record at Ashcroft's Super IGA, excelling in vendor negotiation and team building. Achieved significant revenue growth through effective merchandising and employee training, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Ashcroft's Super IGA
Orange, Australia
08.2023 - Current
- Reported sales data to management while delegating tasks to crew trainers and team members, ensuring effective problem resolution and consistent customer experience
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to improve overall business performance.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team and handled cash management.
- Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas for improvement in operations, budgeting, and staffing levels.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining a positive attitude towards customers.
Department Manager
McDonalds
Orange, NSW
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Reported sales figures to management while delegating tasks to crew trainers and team members.
Resolved operational issues to enhance customer experience and maintain consistent service quality.
Delivered exceptional Quality, Service & Cleanliness (QSC) standards during shifts.
Achieved sales targets through effective team leadership and operational efficiency. - Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to improve overall business performance.
- Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team and handled cash management.
- Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas for improvement in operations, budgeting, and staffing levels.
- Monitored daily sales figures to track trends in customer buying behavior.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
Training Facilitator
ADCO Constructions
Orange, Australia
03.2019 - 09.2020
- I started as a 1st year carpenter apprentice with Adco Constructions on the new Department of Primary Industries building in Orange.
- I was fortunate enough to start and complete this project.
- Some of my duties included site setout, formwork, reinforcement and concrete placement.
- I was also able to work with the façade installer and the internal partition contractor during the project.
- All tasks were supervised by a foreman and safety officer.
- Project Value: $75m
Counter Service / Drive Through
McDonalds
Orange, Australia
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Employment at McDonalds required me to provide a high quality customer service whilst adopting strict hygiene procedures to provide quality products.
- I worked permanent part time approximately 20-30 hours per week.
Education
Certificate IV - Leadership & Management
Karben Training Solutions
Wyong, NSW08-2023
Carpentry Cert III - Construction
TAFE NSW
NSW12-2020
Statement of Attainment in General Construction WHS Induction in NSW -
TAFE Dubbo
Dubbo02.2019
Certificate II - Construction
TAFE Bathurst
Bathurst12.2018
Certificate of Responsible Service of Alcohol -
TAFE Western
Western09.2017
Certificate of Responsible Conduct of Gambling -
TAFE Western
Western09.2017
Certificate of Barista -
TAFE Western
Western09.2017
Certificate of Hospitality Hygiene -
TAFE Western
Western09.2017
Certificate II - Skills for Work & Training
TAFE Western
Western06.2017
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Produce management
- Quality assurance
- Inventory control
- Vendor negotiation
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Team building
- Sales reporting
- Employee training
- Regulatory compliance
- Workplace safety
- Performance evaluation
- Positive attitude
- Department leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Professional demeanor
- Revenue growth
- Produce washing
- Category management
- Business administration
- Resource management
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Professionalism
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork
- Task allocation
- Completing assigned tasks
- Able to work unsupervised
- Good communication
- Client interaction
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Current NSW driver's license
- Own vehicle
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Promotional planning
- Department supervision
- Recruitment and hiring
- Pricing strategy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Project management
Hobbies and Interests
- Socialising
- Basketball
- Motorcycle riding
- Travelling
References
- Daniel Clinton, Project Manager, Newcrest Mining Limited, 1460 Cadia Rd, South Orange, NSW, 2800, 0447 849 609
- Duncan Blair, Director, Incline Constructions Pty Ltd, Orange, NSW, 2800, 0413 849 480
- Andrew Lesh, Services Manager, Hansen Yuncken, Alexandria, NSW, 2015, 0425 051 171
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 13/12/99
Timeline
Produce Manager
Ashcroft's Super IGA
08.2023 - Current
Department Manager
McDonalds
09.2020 - 08.2023
Training Facilitator
ADCO Constructions
03.2019 - 09.2020
Counter Service / Drive Through
McDonalds
02.2019 - 02.2019
Certificate IV - Leadership & Management
Karben Training Solutions
Carpentry Cert III - Construction
TAFE NSW
Statement of Attainment in General Construction WHS Induction in NSW -
TAFE Dubbo
Certificate II - Construction
TAFE Bathurst
Certificate of Responsible Service of Alcohol -
TAFE Western
Certificate of Responsible Conduct of Gambling -
TAFE Western
Certificate of Barista -
TAFE Western
Certificate of Hospitality Hygiene -
TAFE Western
Certificate II - Skills for Work & Training
TAFE Western
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