Hi, I’m
Leslie Strickland
Mareeba
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Strickland Family Trust
Business Owner/Operator
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
TGT Home Hardware
Truck Driver
06.2011 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Baiada Poultry
Delivery Truck Driver
01.2003 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Removed and unloaded packages from HR trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Drove HR truck to transport Frozen Chicken products and materials across Cairns and Surrounding Regions area.
- Drove frozen food truck and delivered frozen goods efficiently to 10+ customers per day.
Mareeba Shire CouncilMareeba, QLD
Plant Operator/ Labourer
2001.01 - 2003.01 (2 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Seddon High School =Currently Western Springs HighAuckland NZ
High School Diploma
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Inventory Control
- Financial Reporting
- Contractor Negotiations
- Management Team Leadership
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Microsoft Office 365
- People and Culture
Certification
Experienced Backhoe, Front end Loader,Excavator Operator
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Strickland Family Trust
06.2020 - Current
Truck Driver
TGT Home Hardware
06.2011 - 12.2016
Delivery Truck Driver
Baiada Poultry
01.2003 - 05.2011
Plant Operator/ Labourer
Mareeba Shire Council
2001.01 - 2003.01 (2 education.years_Label)
Seddon High School =Currently Western Springs High
High School Diploma
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