Peter Stathopoulos
14/119 Newtown Rd, Hobart,TAS
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time Healthcare position that offers me professional challenges by utilizing my interpersonal, problem-solving, multitasking skills and bringing my client relations experience to an organisation to become an asset the team and move forward within the organisation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & Manager
The Fresh Connection Cafe & Catering
Shop 5 & 6 / 60 Liverpool Street Hobart TAS 7000
11.2013 - Current
- "Hands On" Management of the day-to-day business operations.
- Recruit, interview, hire employees and observed each employee's individual strengths and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted with customers to build connections and assist with their needs.
- Resolve staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and find appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing workflow, budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Multi task, plan and organize catering orders within established required time frames.
- Monitor, implement any Work Safe and Food Safe Handling practices to meet government regulations.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Dealing with all Fire Safety Situations, acting as Wellington Centre Fire Warden.
Sales Consultant
United Cellars
Paddington, NSW
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Cold called and conducted face-to-face sales calls with C-level executives and directors in assigned sales territory.
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Applied knowledge of market and full range of innovative and unique products to meet customer needs, expanding company's customer base.
Sales Assistant
Long Range Systems
Crows Nest, NSW
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Communicated orders to vendors, scheduling carriers for pickup if needed.
Direct Sales Specialist
Liquid Learning
Sydney, NSW
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Provided product benefits and advantages and discussed pricing with interested parties.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
Restaurant Manager
Sals On Salamaca Hobart
Salamanca Place Hobart TAS
02.1998 - 08.2009
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Education
Associate Diploma in Hotel Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
LesRoches International School of Hotel Management
Crans-Montana, Switzerland10.2003
Traineeship - Food & Beverage
Drysdale College
Hobart, TAS1996
HSC -
St Virgil College
Hobart, TAS1995
Skills
- Flexible & Available - accustomed to long shifts & Manual duties
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Strategic Planning
- Supervision and Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Multitasking & Organizational Skills
- Health and Safety Compliant
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Additional Information
- Anthony & Corrine De Rosa - 0447 491 102 (Corrine)
- David & Megan Mijatovic - 0409 392 211 (Megan) 0408198786 (David)
Certification
- Provide First Aid & CPR - [HLTAID011]
- Manual Handling for Health Care Workers
- Infection Control in Health Care
- Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Training
- Food Safety Supervision Skill Set - [SITSS00069]
- Responsible Service of Alcohol - [SITHFAB021]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Professional Working
Hobbies
- Keeping Healthy.
- Personal Development - Always looking at ways to better myself.
- Watching & Attending Football & Cricket Events - Local or Interstate.
- Trying out new cafe & venues.
Timeline
Owner & Manager
The Fresh Connection Cafe & Catering
11.2013 - Current
Sales Consultant
United Cellars
01.2012 - 03.2013
Sales Assistant
Long Range Systems
02.2011 - 12.2012
Direct Sales Specialist
Liquid Learning
02.2008 - 12.2010
Restaurant Manager
Sals On Salamaca Hobart
02.1998 - 08.2009
Associate Diploma in Hotel Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
LesRoches International School of Hotel Management
Traineeship - Food & Beverage
Drysdale College
HSC -
St Virgil College