Paul

About me:

Candidate Info :
My name is Paul Marshall. I’m a mature man with a positive, can do attitude. Hard working, honest and reliable. With a history in the Army, I understand the importance of team work. Some experience in sales has taught me the importance of client satisfaction.

Experience :
Worked As Truck Driver / Company Rep at Longburn Wood from February 2011 to December 2015
Longburn Wood – Truck Driver / Company Rep
February 2011 – December 2015

• Drive defensively and handle hazardous road conditions.
• Load goods onto the truck, either by hand or forklift.
• Make sure loads are correctly placed and secured with straps and/or chains to avoid damage to the truck or the goods
• Perform pre and mid-trip vehicle inspections and security
• Carry out vehicle maintenance, such as checking brakes, oil, tyres and electrical systems.
• Pre Installation inspection of sites for firewood cages.
• Installation of firewood cages at new sites.
• Quality control of products at packing sheds
• Visit packing sheds for quality control, suggest solutions for various problems
• Client liaison duties with service station sites.
• Implement Quality control methods and systems at packing sheds and also at point of sale sites.
• Use, fill out, and submit all required paperwork such as log books, consignment notes, run sheets etc.

Worked As Sales Representative at Auto Plus Queensland from March 2008 to October 2010
Auto Plus Queensland – Sales Representative
March 2008 – October 2010

• Visit clients to demonstrate products, show samples and take orders
• Arrange a calendar of visits to major potential buyers by contacting people and making appointments
• Develop and update knowledge of their own and their competitors’ products
• Speak with other sales and marketing personnel in their company to work out the best methods of promoting products
• Establish customers’ needs and explain and demonstrate products to them, which may involve technical descriptions of products and how they may be used
• Quote and negotiate prices and credit terms, prepare contracts and record orders
• Report to employers on sales and provide feedback on the marketing of new or established products
• Carry out formal presentations of products using videos and other training aids, attend promotional markets and organise product displays
• Work on telemarketing campaigns
• Plan to meet sales targets and budgets

Worked As Taxi Driver at Black and white taxis from February 2006 to May 2008
Black and White Taxis – Taxi Driver
February 2006 – May 2008

• Use mobile computer systems and radio networks to log into waiting passenger information
• Pick up passengers at designated locations or when hailed, and transport them to their desired destinations
• Check passenger destinations and determine the most appropriate route
• Receive money or credit payments for fares and give change
• Assist passengers with the handling of luggage
• Keep accurate records of driver shifts, income and expenses
• Arrange regular repairs, general maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.

Worked As Real Estate Sales at Harrison Real Estate from March 2005 to January 2006
Harrison Real Estate – Real Estate Sales
March 2005 – January 2006

• Discuss the method of sale, presentation of the property, costs and inspection times with vendors (sellers)
• Estimate the current market price and suggest a reserve or minimum selling price
• List details of land or buildings for sale and arrange for the advertising of properties
• Assess buyers’ needs and locate properties for their consideration
• Take prospective buyers to inspect properties
• Advise on merits of properties and terms of sale
• Draw up legal agreements between vendors and buyers
• Arrange finance and insurance.

Worked As Recovery Mechanic at Royal Australian Army from August 1991 to December 2004
Royal Australian Army – Recovery Mechanic (Army Tow Truck Operator)
August 1991 – December 2004

• Drive defensively and handle hazardous road conditions
• Load goods onto the truck either by hand, or by using a forklift or other lifting equipment
• Make sure loads are correctly placed and secured with ropes and chains to avoid damage to the truck or the goods
• Couple and uncouple trailers
• Perform pre and mid-trip vehicle inspections and security
• Carry out vehicle maintenance, such as checking brakes, oil, tyres and electrical systems, and changing tyres
• Drive vehicles to their destination and unload
• Carry out administrative duties, such as checking items against the inventory, recording damage, collecting payments and issuing receipts
• Maintain a log book with details of trips, including rest breaks on long trips.