Blayne Smith

Fleet controller - Europcar - Edinburgh Airport

(2022-06)

Oversaw daily operations, managing vehicle arrivals and departures effectively.
Briefed front desk staff on expected activities to enhance day-to-day management.
Monitored team activity to ensure continuous stock availability.
Ensured accurate booking processes to maximise vehicle availability.
Assessed vehicles prior to repair bookings, focusing on cost-effectiveness.
Conducted fleet forecasting to maintain sufficient stock levels for daily operations.

Assistant Manager - Kirstenhof Car Hire - Cape Town, South Africa

(2017-01 - 2021-09)

Oversaw all aspects of family-owned car hire operations with over 100 vehicles.
Managed various departments involved in rental processes from booking to delivery.
Coordinated vehicle preparation and delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Provided 24/7 availability for callouts, including breakdowns and accidents.

Dispatch Manager - Shelflife - Cape Town, South Africa

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

Company Overview: Shelflife was a designer clothing and footwear company with both an online store and shops in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Processed inbound stock to ensure pristine item condition.
Managed daily stock orders and dispatch to meet company time standards.
Oversaw inventory for online store and physical locations in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Forman - Gordon's pumps - Cape Town, South Africa

(2009-01 - 2012-12)

Company Overview: The company dealt with well points and borehole repairs.

Oversaw a team of 4 in servicing faulty pumps for boreholes and well points.
Conducted on-site repairs at homes and businesses, ensuring prompt service delivery.
Managed off-site repairs in workshop for optimal efficiency and thoroughness.

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