Velma Afaese
Craigieburn,Vic
Summary
Hard worker with motivation to drive company growth through all aspects. Passionate about customer service and supporting every individual to grow in all areas, with expertise in managing, multitasking and assuring all targets are met while keeping a good grounded and positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Picker Packer
Chemist Warehouse
Somerton, VIC
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced order accuracy by carefully picking and packing items per customer specifications.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Prepared shipments for safe transportation by securely wrapping pallets and labeling packages according to company guidelines.
- Maintained warehouse cleanliness and safety, conducting regular inspections to prevent hazards or accidents.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in more accurate order fulfillment rates over time.
- Expedited order processing by utilizing a barcode scanner to accurately select items from shelves.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall productivity and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices for efficient picking and packing processes.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Driving tugger machinery safely around work place with loaded materials of product supplies.
- Member of the DC Management Consultative Committee, helping and supporting employees with proper care within the workplace. Making sure of all health and safety procedures are followed by both employees and employers.
Entrepreneur/Mentor
Entrepreneur/Mentor
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Helping new entrepreneurs navigate through many typical challenges faced on different social platforms
- Having experience to provide personalized support, sound business advice and encouragement to help emerging entrepreneurs develop their own abilities and insights
Senior Rack Leader/ Quality Control/ Assistant Team Leader
Marley Spoon
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervise workload of the team, delegate, communicate, support, and guide each team members in reaching their daily goals
- Developing and implementing all GMP qualities and timeline to assure that not only targets are met but in an efficient and productive way
- Checking receiving goods and outgoing orders, ensuring that they're free of defects and produced according to internal specifications and external guidelines
- Maintaining records and delivering reports to others addressing persistent quality issues in manufacturing and identify problem areas
Educator
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Engaging, organizing and responsible for all work safe practices within health and safety requirements
- Teaching, listening and adapting to the needs of young ones
- Investing time and effort into each individual with guidance, support and the ability to communicate effectively
Shift Manager
MacDonald's
05.2010 - 11.2013
- Preparing, planning and managing a shift for employees, delegating daily tasks and communicating all responsibilities and targets for an effective daily routine
- Giving good constructive and positive feedback when necessary
- Ensuring that the stock of supplies is sufficient and that the inventory is constantly kept up to date
- Support the management team in their operational decisions
Education
James Cook High School - Tourism and Hospitality, Accounting, Physical Education, Business Management
James Cook High School
01.2001
Skills
- Effective Communication skills
- Assertive decision-making
- Strong Customer Service attitude
- Organization and Precision
- Teamworking skills
- Integrity
- Logic and attention to detail
- Understanding with Ability to Empower
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/26/84
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports - walking, bicycling and swimming
- Gardening
- Dancing and singing
- Sightseeing
- Shopping
- Socializing - group outings
Timeline
Picker Packer
Chemist Warehouse
08.2022 - 10.2023
Entrepreneur/Mentor
Entrepreneur/Mentor
12.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Rack Leader/ Quality Control/ Assistant Team Leader
Marley Spoon
10.2017 - 01.2019
Educator
02.2013 - 10.2016
Shift Manager
MacDonald's
05.2010 - 11.2013
James Cook High School - Tourism and Hospitality, Accounting, Physical Education, Business Management
James Cook High School