Tim Soares
NEWCASTLE
Summary
A Reliable Manager with a high level of ownership and initiative. A great work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Builds productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. While delivering compliance both metrically and legally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dry goods manager
Coles
Glendale
07.2026 - Current
Dry goods manager
Coles
Kotara
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Managed daily operations to optimize store functionality and enhance customer experience delivering higher sales at a lower cost.
- Oversaw team scheduling to align to team and business needs delivering a 55k turn around in REM in just one year
- Trained team members on customer service standards and operational processes
- Pinpointed root causes of loss issues to drive a decrease to stock loss
Fresh Produce Manager
Coles
Medowie
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations of fresh produce department.
- Oversaw inventory levels, ensuring high leave of freshness for optimal sales.
- Trained team on display and storage standards, maximizing sales potential and minimizing waste.
- Ensuring safe and legal trade
Online Team Member
Coles
Waratah
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Processed online orders efficiently and accurately for customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with online enquiries
- Led team members to ensure deadlines were met
- Handled tobacco and alcohol orders for customer needs
Dairy/Meat Manager
Coles
Orange
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Manage team on meeting deadlines and ensuring stock maintain safe temperature management
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled with the right weight, price and within expiration dates,
- Supervised team performance and provided constructive feedback.
Fresh Produce Team Member
Coles
Oraneg
10.2013 - 08.2019
Education
Orange High School
Oarnge, NswResponsible Service of Alcohol (NSW)
Urben E-learning
First aid certificate
St John's Ambulance
Skills
- Inventory management
- Sales
- Loss prevention
- Ensuring safe and legal compliance
- Managing company costs
- Team scheduling
- Team member development
- Ability to handle pressure and fast paced environments
Reference
Darren Nurcombe
Regional manager Coles
Phone. 0421 334 612
Email. Darren.Nurcombe@coles.com.au
Mat Hawkins
Store Manager Coles
Phone. 0431750837
Email. Mathew.hawkins@coles.com.au
Timeline
Dry goods manager
Coles
07.2026 - Current
Dry goods manager
Coles
07.2024 - 06.2026
Fresh Produce Manager
Coles
10.2023 - 06.2024
Online Team Member
Coles
02.2023 - 10.2023
Dairy/Meat Manager
Coles
09.2019 - 01.2023
Fresh Produce Team Member
Coles
10.2013 - 08.2019
Orange High School
Responsible Service of Alcohol (NSW)
Urben E-learning
First aid certificate
St John's Ambulance