Gary Norman

Reliable, approachable, and determined individual who has experience within Warehouse Logistics, Production, Retail and Managerial. Extremely hardworking and loyal Individual with excellent timekeeping skills. Enjoys working as part of a team but also comfortable at demonstrating initiative in lone working.

Strives to deliver the best possible service to customers. A friendly, outgoing person with great communication and practical skills. Highly enthusiastic and motivated, ready to take on new skills and experience.

Seeking the opportunity to work with an established company.

DTF Printing Operative at Supacolour printing

• DTF printing experience
• Whiting, blocker, powdering
• Getting ink and glues to the respective machines as a runner
• Sorting deliveries with the correct documentation

Warehouse Operative at Kettle Industries

• Achieve and exceed KPI target expectations
• Picking and packing/palletising products
• Receiving inbound containers and filling in paperwork with accuracy
• Loading lorries and vans for local and national deliveries

Stock Control Assistant at GXO

Joules contract

• Achieve and exceed KPI target expectations
• Work alongside the Stock Control and Inventory Manager to support new initiatives to improve current and devise new ways of working to improve stock accuracy
• Support the Stock Control and Inventory Manager in the preparation and delivery of the annual stock take. Raised and communicated any stock issues
• Carried out perpetual inventory on a day-to-day basis as well as stock gains / losses when required with authorization level
• Movement of stock to facilitate maximum picking efficiency
• Carry out investigations into stock discrepancies checking audit trails
• Updating daily/weekly/monthly reports to show out of the cycle counts/Location updates/Stock Holdings/Stock Movements/Internal adjustments
• Understanding of WMS/Red Prairie functionality

Head chef/Barman at Raven Hotel

• Ensured that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Stayed up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
• Dealt with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
• Managed the inventory and ordering stock as needed
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
• Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
• Developed new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
• Ensured that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
• Worked within the bar area and provided excellent customer service

Flexi operative/Trainer at Tayto Foods

• Achieve and exceed KPI target expectations
• Worked alongside management and quality assurance (QA) to ensure everything was at a high standard with hourly lab checks and thorough clean downs
• Training new employees on all equipment so they have a great knowledge of how to work their departments
• Picking and packing/palletising products
• Conducting tasks correctly and in a timely manner to ensure the smooth running in other parts of the business
• Recording all checks correctly onto handwritten forms
• COSHH and ALLERGEN trained

Assistant Manager at Home Bargains

• Leading a team to hit quarterly targets and deadlines on time
• Assisting the manager to have the highest store standards/ helping do rotas/interviewing new candidates for roles in the company
• Space creation and out of the box thinking to help bring on new stock/changes in season
• Counting cash with close precision to make sure there are not discrepancies
• Communication and problem solving to help customers have the best experience
• Checking in deliveries and makes sure any discrepancies are dealt with immediately

GCSEs – Corby Community College (2002-01 – 2007-12)