Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Robert Lamberti

Robert Lamberti

KEILOR,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering 25 years of experience developing and maximizing sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging.

Knowledgeable retail professional driven to foster top performance and committed to service excellence. Ready to learn new skills from dynamic team and bring value through retail experience.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Driver, Warehouse Orders

Speciality Mix
01.2022 - Current
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.

Owner/Manager

Shake It Up Music
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Laborer

Occ Labour Hire
01.2016 - 06.2020
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Bolstered team morale with a positive attitude and willingness to help others when needed.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.

Director/Sales Manager/Warehouse Manager

Lamberti Bros
01.1990 - 06.2015
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Taylors Senior College - Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Client Account Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Sales Tracking
  • Customer Retention
  • Business Development
  • Sales Strategies
  • Decision-Making
  • Direct Sales

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Driver, Warehouse Orders - Speciality Mix
01.2022 - Current
Owner/Manager - Shake It Up Music
06.2019 - 06.2023
Laborer - Occ Labour Hire
01.2016 - 06.2020
Director/Sales Manager/Warehouse Manager - Lamberti Bros
01.1990 - 06.2015
Taylors Senior College - Melbourne - High School Diploma,
Robert Lamberti