Tim Dykstra
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in store management at Wholesale Paint Group Cairns, excelling in customer service and problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to enhance store operations and employee performance, while adept in multitasking and organization. Skilled in store opening, closing, and inventory control, achieving positive outcomes in fast-paced environments. Experience in painting and sales fields.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
Wholesale Paint Group Cairns
Cairns, QLD
06.2016 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Stock and inventory control.
- Mixing of paints and dealing with dangerous chemicals.
- Learning and teaching of computer paint systems.
- Sales Representative for 2 years.
Trade Assistant
Peters Mowers
Cairns, QLD
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks.
- Pre delivery for new small engine machines including gardening equipment, four wheelers and side by sides.
- Assist with minor repairs, servicing and replacing spare parts.
- Keep a clean workshop.
- Delivery of new machines.
Automotive Accessory Fitter
ARB Cairns
Cairns, QLD
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Installing of new 4x4 parts including electrical, suspension, bullbars, canopies and much more.
- Warehouse experience including stock and inventory control.
- Follow orders and complete daily tasks in and around a busy workshop.
- Keeping a tidy work place.
Spray Painter Apprenticeship
J&B Spray Painting
Cairns, QLD
06.2006 - 04.2011
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Wore proper respiratory and safety equipment at all times.
- Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Removing and replacing automotive parts.
- Follow orders from the tradesman in all painting projects.
- Keep a tidy workshop.
- Learn all sanding and masking procedures for a multitude of different applications.
- Vehicle delivery.
- Automotive detailing, inside and out.
Education
Year 10 Certificate -
Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale, QLDSkills
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking and Organization
- Store operations
- Store Opening and Closing
Accomplishments
Retail worker, to Sales Representative to Store Manager.
Certification
Certificate for Automotive Spray Painting.
Timeline
Store Manager
Wholesale Paint Group Cairns
06.2016 - Current
Trade Assistant
Peters Mowers
01.2016 - 06.2016
Automotive Accessory Fitter
ARB Cairns
06.2011 - 06.2015
Spray Painter Apprenticeship
J&B Spray Painting
06.2006 - 04.2011
Year 10 Certificate -
Gordonvale State High School