TATIJANA LEKOSKA
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly experienced professional with a proven track record in managing Landside operations within competitive environments. Expertise as a Reachstaker and Stacking Crane operator, proficient in load weight determination and adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrates several years of industry experience across waterside, landside, and heavy equipment operations, complemented by a strong work ethic. Committed to delivering excellence in every project undertaken.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Stevedore
VICT
05.2017 - Current
- Performed ship unlashing and lashing tasks.
- Facilitated efficient unloading operations by signaling instructions for cargo management.
- Arranged docking area with forklift to receive vessels.
- Facilitated onboarding and skill development for new team members.
- Managed Landside and truck operations as well as gate exceptions.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Operated a Reach Stacker to efficiently unload and load containers to trucks.
- Partnered with Bio-security to meet safety standards for handling hazardous containers.
- Operated Stacking Crane
Team Leader
Crew Services Group
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Primarily responsible for leading work assignments with Woolworths in addition to Coles, Good Guys and 7 11
- Assist in retail and commercial store refits, POS implementations, POS audits, promotions and visual merchandising
- Responsible for New product merchandising rollouts cut-ins, planogram implementation and audits and product category resets
- Carry out Inventory replenishment and discontinued Removal
- Display and sign installation/maintenance
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Head Office Geelong
- Worked as Manager – Menswear, Beauty, Footwear & Accessories from Feb’14 to Feb’16
- Worked as Manager – Kids and Baby, Toys, General Merchandise and Events from Feb’12 to May’14
- Responsible for department set ups of new store and renewal stores
- Regularly visited stores to train in-store visual merchandising and sales teams to interpret the guidelines and trained them in the execution of the visual concept
- Carried out comp shops to maintain awareness of other retailers visual merchandising concepts
- Proficiently set up monthly Visual Merchandising (VM) presentations at the mockshop to ensure deliverable and operational for all store formats through the creation of the Monthly VM presentation document
- Worked efficiently and cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders on the presentation standards of new product, range, seasonal changes and display initiatives
- Liaison with Store Development to ensure New Stores, refresh and renewal plan reflect the correct layout and correlation
- Accountable for personal and team compliance with internal and company policies, procedures and codes
- Responsible for a safe site for everyone everyday by implementing and evaluating safe work practices, improving safety performance and celebrating safety achievements
- Knowledgeably conducted range reviews with key stakeholders to ensure right product choice is on shop floor at the right time
- Effectively produced window displays, signs, floorplans and special promotional displays
- Head Office Geelong
Warehouse Supervisor/Mockshop Leader
Target Distribution Centre
03.2008 - 02.2012
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Developed plans for reorganizing storage areas as necessary based on product volume changes.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Directed internal and external labor teams in physical merchandising setup and drove acquisition of supplies and accessories.
- Prepared detailed reports on the performance of new merchandise launches.
- Aligned visual merchandising strategies and products with company messages, target audience and marketing goals.
Deputy Store Manager/ Store Manager
Target
Melbourne City
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Business Manager (Clothing)
Target
Watergardens
09.2003 - 03.2006
- Recommended process improvements that would reduce costs while increasing productivity.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Translated customer needs into operational plan to fulfill projects with right resources.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
Trainee Business Manager
Target
Hoppers Crossing
12.1998 - 09.2003
Education
Personal Development Course -
Greatness In You
01.2015
Leadership Development & Public Speaking -
Holmesglen Institute
01.2012
Completed Year 12 -
Werribee Secondary College
11-2001
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Landside operations
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Traffic monitoring
- Time management
- Equipment monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
References
Available upon request
Professional Attributes
- Warehouse Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Team Management
- Employee Training
- Purchase/ Sales
- Loss Prevention
- Store Management
- POS systems
- Design Softwares
- Stakeholder Engagement
- SAP/ Microsoft Suite
- OHS & E
Timeline
Stevedore
VICT
05.2017 - Current
Team Leader
Crew Services Group
11.2016 - 04.2017
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
02.2012 - 05.2016
Warehouse Supervisor/Mockshop Leader
Target Distribution Centre
03.2008 - 02.2012
Deputy Store Manager/ Store Manager
Target
03.2006 - 03.2008
Business Manager (Clothing)
Target
09.2003 - 03.2006
Trainee Business Manager
Target
12.1998 - 09.2003
Personal Development Course -
Greatness In You
Leadership Development & Public Speaking -
Holmesglen Institute
Completed Year 12 -
Werribee Secondary College
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