Experience

Norwood

• New Zealand
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agricultural parts salesperson

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Currently working a full time waged position with Norwood in Timaru. I work in the parts department as a sales person. The work involved is very similar to previous parts positions I have held. The biggest difference is the product. I am enjoying my time with Norwood and furthering my knowledge in spare parts by working with Agricultural Machinery. Currently working a full time waged position with Norwood in Timaru. I work in the parts department as a sales person. The work involved is very similar to previous parts positions I have held. The biggest difference is the product. I am enjoying my time with Norwood and furthering my knowledge in spare parts by working with Agricultural Machinery.



TELUS International AI Data Solutions

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Online Data Analyst

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  I currently work as a freelance Data Analyst for Telus International. Work requirements vary and it is demand based. I do this part time in my free time. Most of the work involves analysing key raw data involved with web functionality. I currently work as a freelance Data Analyst for Telus International. Work requirements vary and it is demand based. I do this part time in my free time. Most of the work involves analysing key raw data involved with web functionality.



Daniel Whaanga Commercial Solutions

• Remote

• Business Development & Ecommerce Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

  Offering customers Business Development and Consulting services through tailoring and applying my unique skill set to your business needs to assist in achieving your business goals. Complete various business development tasks as per client/contract requirements. Apply varied and specialized skill set to assist clients in achieving their key business goals. Conduct regular business meetings with clients to ensure that works being completed are to the standard and expectation as agreed. Work remotely using remote desktop services to assist businesses with achieving their goals from anywhere in the world. Works can include: Development and implementation of a business development plan. Development and implementation of a marketing strategy plan. Provide services that are a specialized to the business needs/requirements. i.e. Assist in data reconciliation, specialized research and input for a specific project. Provide services that involve business analysis such as inventory analysis, inventory forecasting, sales forecasting, purchasing, product range and more. Monitor industry market activities to ensure strong market position for clients. Complete any other tasks as per the clients requirements provided I am able to so. To learn more about how I may be able to assist you please feel free to send me a direct message. ***PLEASE NOTE: I have suspended trading until further notice. if you still have any enquires I am open to discuss these. I am currently working a full time waged role right now. Show less



Bapcor NZ Limited

• New Zealand
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  As my other self employment contract winds down, I have taken a position as a customer service representative with BNT Autoparts in Timaru. Duties and Responsibilities include: Provide above average specialized service in all dealings with customers. Communicate clearly with customers over the telephone & email. Apply extensive automotive knowledge to assist customers in solving their problems. Conduct regular routine business tasks as requested such as inventory management, deliveries, stock takes etc. Aim to generate additional sales by maximizing opportunities to upsell products. Apply sound decision making when selling products ensuring customer satisfaction is high, and profit margin is protected. I am the designated back up sales representative and I complete the tasks and duties required by the on-road sales representative. Ensure personal presentation and conduct is always professional and represents the best interests of the company. Share knowledge with my colleagues and clients to improve overall understanding of the Automotive industry. Show less



Netcon Ltd

• New Zealand
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Scheduler

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  NETcon LTD is a distribution lines contracting company that offers a wide range of professional services to distribution lines companies, industry and consumers, including overhead, underground and earthing services.Following a role transfer into the Resource Scheduler position, My role at Netcon as the Resource Scheduler involved applying certain skills including: Coordinate people, plant and equipment using a resource schedule for NETcon. Design and implement a master scheduling daily diary tool for effective resource coordination. Work collaboratively with team leaders to ensure they can achieve their required delivery outcomes through effective resource coordination. Assist in data reconciliation and collaboration of all compliance testing equipment.Attend regular weekly management, fortnightly operations meetings to discuss delivery of jobs. Support the Delivery Manager in moving towards a commercial focus ensuring resourcing and capability align with strategy. Conduct regular meetings with Health & Safety team to appropriately coordinate training and development of all staff to ensure operational dependencies are met. Use master scheduling tool to ensure that resources are fully optimized. Design and implement a master forecasting tool for scheduling resources for future works. Show less

• Civil Construction Worker

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  NETcon LTD is a distribution lines contracting company that offers a wide range of professional services to distribution lines companies, industry and consumers, including overhead, underground and earthing services. As a Civil Construction Worker I gained several months of useful experience by doing the following;Undertake trenching and excavation for underground cables. Demonstrate understanding of laying and installing power cables. Operate heavy transport vehicles, excavators and other machinery. Demonstrate ability to read the ground and environment. Demonstrate understanding of maps and plans and interpreting them correctly.Set up and maintain traffic management plans as per the work design. Carry out daily safety meetings and effectively communicate safe work procedures. Complete various manual labor tasks as per the work design. Show less



Kiwi Cylinder Heads & Cylinder Heads Australia

• Remote

• Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  Kiwi Cylinder Heads Ltd is a New Zealand owned and operated company which specializes in providing cylinder heads and related products to the automotive repair industry. They have a very comprehensive catalogue that enables them to be able to offer OE quality alternatives at reasonable prices compared with more expensive OE supplied components. As a Business Development Manager I was remotely based and I gained several months of useful experience by doing the following; Develop and implement strategic business development plans. Develop and design tactical flyers and other marketing materials. Inventory forecasting and setting effective levels to ensure we can serve our customer network. Develop and produce business reports to ensure the business is achieving its goals. Monitor and trace product shipments from International Suppliers. Develop and implement strategic marketing plans. Build strong working relationships with clients and seek out new business opportunities through effecting networking. Monitor competitor's to ensure strong product positioning in all target markets. Communicate information about new products and changes to clients within the business network. Plan and attend international business trips when required and meet with potential new clients. Work with business software such as Mac Mail, Remote Desktop, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and more. Show less



Repco

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Category Manager - Engine, Cooling & Hard Parts

  • Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Repco is one of the most renown company names in Australasia. They are a large supplier of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. In April of 2016 I made the decision to return to this company where I worked as a Assistant Category Manager in the Engine, Cooling & Hard parts merchandise category. I worked as an Assistant to the Australia-based Category Manager. I was responsible for overseeing merchandise within the category for the New Zealand based businesses. As a Assistant Category Manager I gained several months of useful experience by doing the following; Assist the Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products. Work with the Category Manager in developing a category plan and strategies to improve product sales. Develop & manage my own weekly tactical flyer. Develop category documents and records according to company policies Monitor and trace product shipments from International vendors. Process purchase orders, resolve invoicing issues and ensure timely merchandise delivery. Build strong working relationships with suppliers to seek out new business opportunities. Conduct business reviews with vendors to achieve mutual profitable goals. Communicate information about new products and changes to relevant teams withing the company. Provide support for advertising, marketing collateral's, trade-show's/expo's and promotional events. Negotiate pricing and promotional plans with Vendors. Work with business software such as MS Office, MS Excel, Lotus Notes and MS PowerPoint. Show less



Super Motor Spares

• Perth, Western Australia

• Parts Interpreter/Electronic Parts Catalogue Researcher

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  Super Motor Spares is an importer and distributor of quality 4WD automotive parts. As a customer service representative my role to correctly identify and supply these parts to our customers quickly and accurately. I worked in a call centre environment with nearly all sales being over the phone. We supply parts to all areas of Australia. I was also tasked with completing the electronic parts catalogue. This involves extensively researching our parts range and entering the data into the cataloging system. The parts range is very broad because of this a lot of time and effort goes in ensuring that the data being entered is correct. I worked independently on this project full time from June 2015 till January 2015. Show less



Repco Auto Parts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2014

  Repco is one of the most renown company names in Australasia. They are a large supplier of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. As a Branch Manager I gained years of useful experience by doing the following; Ensuring that levels of customer service exceed trade and retail customer’s expectations in a way that is superior to that of competitors.Building strong relationships with customers to ensure market leadership.Contribute to the profitability, growth and return on investment of the company by developing and implementing strategic initiatives.Ensure the branch safety standards adhere to OHSE policies, procedures and legislative requirements, through effective communication with the team and an active approach to hazard identification and risk management.Effectively manage inventory to minimize costs to the business and maximize effectiveness.Maintaining a level of branch standards that adhere to company expectations.Contribute to the annual branch budget and initiate corrective action as required to achieve and/or exceed budget.Step in as acting Sales Representative when required. Show less

• Customer Service Representative

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2011

  Repco is one of the most renown company names in Australasia. They are a large supplier of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. During this period I had various roles within the company. I worked part-time and full time this period while I completed my degree. I was a customer service representative, trade specialist, warranties officer & inwards goods manager. My responsibilities included the following; Providing the best possible customer service and automotive parts solutions for retail and trade customers.Setting up store promotions to the highest standards. Inventory management, stock takes, scanning in and receiving stock and stock replenishment. Communicating with customers and suppliers regarding warranty procedures and providing solutions.Training and development of new staff.Administrative tasks such as banking and reconciliation, daily financial reporting, opening and closing of the store. Show less