Christopher Forte
Summary
Committed and results-driven professional with a strong focus on contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and effective organizational skills. Experienced in the installation of surveillance and security cameras, coupled with a solid background in computers and Information Technology. Eager to embrace ongoing learning, growth, and excellence within the Information Technology sector. Recognized for trustworthiness and actively seeking a new and exciting challenge to propel my career forward.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
The Impact Society
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Face to face sales
- Teaching new employees the fundamentals of face to face sales
- Successfully up-skilled two new sales staff and brought them up to speed with the business objectives
- Sold on average $3000 - $4000 in raffle tickets per week
- Processed cash and card payments quickly and accurately.
Electrical Apprentice
Datalarm Installations
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire
- Evaluated and initiated repair work on various electrical equipment such as light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Solar Installer
City point Electrical
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained open and effective communication with team members
- Read and understood technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed existing site conditions prior to beginning work
- Pulled wires for electrical needs and put together panel supports
- Preformed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits
- Installed solar mounting devices on various types of roofs and inspected finished systems to check functionality and quality of work.
Warehouse Worker/ Accounts Manager
APCD (Australasian Pacific Computer Distributors)
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Account manager / Customer service for Downer Group
- Role Included understanding customer IT requirements, listening out for pain points and offering a suitable solution
- Quoting and pricing, Customer care duties such as ETA requests to provide the customer a turn-key solution and an optimal experience
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Labelled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight
- Implemented new software applications and operating system roll-outs across business enterprise, such as Downer Group.
Delivery Driver
Mezza Via Pizzeria
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns
- Kept detailed records of sales, payments and completed or in-progress deliveries
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils in my downtime, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Education
Skills
- IT skills (Intermediate)
- Understanding of IT
- IT software knowledge (intermediate)
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Face to Face sales
- High communication skills
- Basic surveillance systems
- Basic computer skills
- Sales Closing
- Customer Service
- Network Development
References
Upon request
Timeline
Sales Representative
The Impact Society
07.2020 - 11.2020
Electrical Apprentice
Datalarm Installations
05.2017 - 02.2020
Solar Installer
City point Electrical
06.2016 - 05.2017
Warehouse Worker/ Accounts Manager
APCD (Australasian Pacific Computer Distributors)
03.2015 - 06.2016
Delivery Driver
Mezza Via Pizzeria
08.2013 - 10.2014
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