Christopher James Foster

Reliable and hardworking retail professional with over 10 years' experience in supermarkets, customer service, stock replenishment and delivery operations. Experienced in serving customers, operating tills, receiving deliveries, replenishing shelves and maintaining high standards of store presentation. A flexible team player who works well under pressure, learns quickly and is committed to providing friendly and efficient customer service. Now seeking a Sales Assistant position with Poundland.

Retail Operative / Delivery Driver / Team Leader - Sainsbury's - Oldbury

(2015-01)

• Provide friendly and professional service to customers in a busy supermarket.
• Operate tills, EPOS systems and customer service areas.
• Replenish shelves and maintain attractive product displays.
• Pick and pack online customer orders accurately using handheld scanners.
• Receive, check and organise stock deliveries.
• Work across tills, kiosk, shop floor and petrol station departments.
• Support colleagues as a Team Leader and help ensure daily targets are achieved.
• Respond to customer questions and resolve issues calmly and professionally.
• Deliver customer orders safely and represent the company positively.
• Follow health and safety procedures in chilled, frozen and ambient areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and store presentation.

Warehouse Operative / Stock Replenishment - Incorporatewear - Birmingham

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Picked and packed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Replenished stock using warehouse systems.
• Assisted with goods-in and stock control.
• Worked to deadlines in a busy warehouse environment.
• Maintained a clean and safe working area.

Warehouse Operative - DHL – Bathstore - Crick

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Picked and packed large and heavy products.
• Assisted with goods-in and stock checks.
• Followed safe manual-handling procedures.
• Maintained warehouse cleanliness and organisation.

Warehouse Operative - DHL – Wetherspoons - Daventry

(2014-03 - 2014-03)

• Picked and packed printed products for delivery.
• Worked efficiently to meet productivity targets.
• Followed company procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Retail Assistant - Global Foods - Birmingham

(2009-01 - 2012-12)

• Served customers and provided helpful product advice.
• Replenished stock and maintained shop displays.
• Priced products and kept shelves well presented.
• Handled cash and assisted with opening and closing procedures.
• Built positive relationships with customers.

Security Operative - OCS – Zurich Building

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

• Monitored CCTV and carried out regular building patrols.
• Managed opening and locking procedures.
• Worked independently while maintaining a high level of responsibility.
• Followed security, safety and reporting procedures.

Metal Polisher - AM to PM - West Bromwich

(2007-01 - 2007-12)

• Worked to quality and production standards.
• Packaged products for dispatch.
• Followed safe working practices in a team environment.

General Assistant - Tesco Stores Ltd - Smethwick

(2004-01 - 2006-12)

• Served customers and operated tills.
• Replenished stock and maintained store presentation.
• Assisted with general shop-floor duties.
• Followed store security and safety procedures.

Secondary Education - Bristnall Hall Technology College Oldbury