Marty

About me:

Candidate Info :
I have recently sold my business in New Zealand and moved to Australia to be closer to my children and grandchildren. My strengths are that I am reliable and have a vast wealth of knowledge especially in the retail industry. Due to nature of my previous business I am physically fit and happy to work long hours to ensure that all tasks are completed. I would be an asset to any company that I work for as I am a highly motivated and professional person who always strives to achieve the best possible outcome. I am dependable and can adapt to any situation that may arise.

Experience :
Worked As Owner and operator at Veggie Boys from December 2011 to April 2021
of a produce store operating 7 days a week.
Key responsibilities
o Online deliveries to customers from picking orders to delivery
o Forklift experience with both electric and petrol machines.
o Able to use in vehicle technology e.g Google Maps and Bluetooth
o Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, correct and customer is satisfied
o Loading, transporting and delivering items to customers in a timely manner
o Extensive produce & retail industry knowledge and experience
o Experience with retail systems including but not limited to EFTPOS, Infinity Point of Sale program, inventory
management, merchandise presentation, customer service, sales, profit & loss reports, business planning & budgeting.
o Staff management and rostering for 30 employees
Achievements
o Established fresh fruit and vegetable business and subsequently created successful online store which delivered to the lower South Island.
o Set up of second store due to increase in demand
o Increased number of employees from 4 to 30.
o Gross profits margins consistently 30%

Worked As Owner and Operator at Henry’s Beer, Wine & Spirits from June 2005 to April 2012
of an independent liquor store operating 7 days a week.
Key responsibilities
o Forklift experience with both electric and petrol machines. Unloading pallets of stock safely.
o Reviewing orders after delivery to ensure that orders are complete and correct.
o Uploading orders into database.
o Loading, transporting, and delivering items to corporate clients.
o Experience with retail systems including but not limited to EFTPOS, INCA Software program, inventory
management, merchandise presentation, customer service, sales, profit & loss reports, business planning & budgeting.
o Extensive knowledge in beer, wines, and spirits.
o Staff management and rostering for 8 employees.
Achievements
o First franchise owner of Henry’s Beer, Wine and Spirits in Dunedin, New Zealand.
o Consistent and accurate inventory management.

Worked As Manager of the Oamaru Store and then Assistant Manager at The Warehouse from May 2007 to May 2007
of Dunedin Store
Key responsibilities
o Stock Management
o Staff Management
o Budgeting
o Stock takes
o Store Presentation
o Cash Handling
o Customer Service including dealing with complaints
o Advertising insuring stock was available
o Special Orders

Worked As Manager of the Oamaru Store and then Assistant Manager at Dunedin Store from May 2007 to May 2007
Key responsibilities
o Stock Management
o Staff Management
o Budgeting
o Stock takes
o Store Presentation
o Cash Handling
o Customer Service including dealing with complaints
o Advertising insuring stock was available
o Special Orders

Worked As Owner and Operator at Foodlands Four Square from June 1999 to April 2007
of an independent supermarket operating 7 days a week.
Key responsibilities
o Forklift experience with both electric and petrol machines.
o Ordering stock on weekly basis and checking before being sent to supplier.
o Reviewing orders after delivery to ensure that orders are complete and correct.
o Loading, transporting, and delivering items.
o Experience with retail systems including but not limited to EFTPOS, INCA Software program, Lotto, inventory
management, merchandise presentation, customer service, sales, profit & loss reports, business planning & budgeting.
o Staff management and rostering for 20 employees.

Achievements
o Increased the turnover each year of ownership.
o Gross profits margins consistently 25%.