Stephen Sloggett
Rosebud,VIC
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. A strategic and forward-thinking leader with a self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with a determined and decisive nature.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer/Cameraman/Site Crew
Vibestown
01.2016 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on the sales floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Helped build creative themes for events and create related activities to engage attendees.
Photographer
Eye Ball Media
03.2010 - Current
- I have been photographing for Scenestr magazine, one of Australia's oldest and largest street press and online magazines for over 10 years.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture the best possible shots.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in the industry.
- I am a regular photographer in the Australian live music and festival circuits having covered major festival events such as Big Day Out, Splendour In The Grass, Parklife, and Download Festival.
- My images have been featured alongside principle editorials and I have shot numerous magazine covers.
Warehouse Storeperson
Tyremax
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and high-reach equipment to move outgoing shipments.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Optimized storage space utilization by employing effective stacking techniques, maximizing available floor area for additional inventory.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check the weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to the proper department.
Warehouse Storeperson/Traffic Controller
Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Operated frequency scanners to track shipment progression and input data into the shipping system.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
- Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to the attention of management.
- Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in the company system.
- Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise, and promptly initiated processing.
- Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
- Documented order updates by inputting data into the WMS.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight deadlines.
- Performed higher duties when coordinators were on holiday.
Bartender & Waiter
Spotless
03.2012 - 06.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Streamlined inventory management, accurately tracking stock levels to minimize waste and control costs.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following HASSP and WHS standards.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
Team Leader
Spotless
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Covid19 Sanitising Program in the Flemington and Kensington hub, sanitising public hot spots for protection from Covid19
- My daily duties were to open and close the hub, map out sanitising routes, split my staff into teams and work with each team throughout the day, stocking count, prepare and reporting incident reports
- This was a 7-month contract and in that time received the Spotless Community Award for my dedication to the public and my team.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
Arborist/Ground Crew at Arbor Innovations,
Arbor Innovaations
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in the creation of customer visions.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Followed safety protocols by OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
Warehouse Storeperson
David Jones
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to the proper department.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unload goods from trucks and containers.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Maintained a clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Education
Bachelors - Business Tourism
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZGraduate Certificate - Metal Fabricator
WINTEC
Hamilton, NZHamilton Boy High School
Hamilton, NZHamilto Fraser Highschool
Hamilton, NZSkills
- Inventory Control
- Purchase Orders
- WMS Systems Proficiency
- Warehouse Operations
- Computer Literacy
- Loading and Unloading
- Forklift Operation
- Data Entry
- POS Systems
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photojournalism
- Photography and Videography
Accomplishments
- Drivers Licence Class C
- Forklift Licence FL
- NZCE - Stainless Steel Fabrication
- RSA: TAS, VIC, NSW, QLD
- Food handling
- Chainsaw Certificate
Reference
Jason Turley from the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
Phone: 0422 354 187
Email: jturley@mcec.com.au
Gareth Bryant from Eye Ball Media
Phone: 0400 290 740
Email: gareth.b@eyeballmedia.com.au
Jeremy Leonard from Recross Australia
Phone: 0435 015 262
Email: jleonard@redcross.org.au
Certification
Forklift Licence FL
Car License Class C
Hospitality Cert III
RSA - VIC, TAS, QLD
Timeline
Warehouse Storeperson
Tyremax
04.2022 - 01.2024
Team Leader
Spotless
04.2020 - 10.2020
Warehouse Storeperson/Traffic Controller
Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
06.2018 - 08.2021
Arborist/Ground Crew at Arbor Innovations,
Arbor Innovaations
03.2016 - 09.2019
Photographer/Cameraman/Site Crew
Vibestown
01.2016 - Current
Bartender & Waiter
Spotless
03.2012 - 06.2021
Photographer
Eye Ball Media
03.2010 - Current
Warehouse Storeperson
David Jones
11.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelors - Business Tourism
University of Waikato
Graduate Certificate - Metal Fabricator
WINTEC
Hamilton Boy High School
Hamilto Fraser Highschool
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