Derek Strike's Resume

 

4/17 Duet Drive, Mermaid Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland 4218 Australia
Mobile Number:041 666 3089
Email Address: derek.strike@optusnet.com.au

Overview

My business life has focused on customer service and building customer relations. I am a people person and enjoy building relationships with those that I come into contact with.I am an excellent listener, self-motivated and conscientious with extensive business acumen.

I relish new challenges and understand the importance of meeting expectations by providing a quality service and do so to the best of my ability.

I take pride in setting goals and achieving them. I revel in being part of a pro-active, motivated and positive team. I can also work autonomously.

I am a dedicated individual who commits to an endeavour wholeheartedly.

Career History

Mar 2000 - Jul 2001

period I owned and operated STRIKE TENNIS in Christchurch. Theywere both tennis specialist shops located at premier international tennis complexes namelyWellington Renouf Tennis Centre and Wilding Park in Christchurch. Both were venues fornumerous Davis Cup and international tennis tournaments.The stores were responsible for: • supplying the general Wellington and Christchurch area for all tennis specific equipment • catering for the needs of the respective centres clientèle in terms of advice and equipment • administering the booking system for both centresSubsequently I have substantial knowledge in the following areas: • Stock control • Staff management and relationships • Building customer relationships • Marketing • Advertising • Conflict resolution

Jul 1985 - Feb 1987

Listed below are positions filled whilst travelling from 1. COMPANY: NatWest LondonPOSITION: Temp ClerkPERIOD: July 1986 – January 1987DUTIES: Data entry2. COMPANY: Porters Lodge, LondonPOSITION: BarmanPERIOD: January 1986 – June 1986DUTIES: General Bar dutiesCOMPANY: Premier Milling South AfricaPOSITION: Area Merchandising ManagerPERIOD: June 1981 – July 1985 4 yearsDUTIES: Premier Milling is the national agency for a number of consumer companies that supplythe supermarket chains in South Africa. Initially I had a team of merchandisers with whom Itravelled to various supermarkets taking stock and stocking the shelves in the Durban area. Aftereight months and with a company expansion I was promoted to Area Manager and was responsiblefor the Natal province.

Education & Training

Jan 1970 - Jan 1970

Skills

Business Skills

  • Advertising ( - experience)
  • Africa ( - experience)
  • Coaching ( - experience)
  • Customer Relations ( - experience)
  • Management ( - experience)
  • Marketing ( - experience)
  • Merchandising ( - experience)

Product Skills

  • Acumen ( - experience)
  • AM ( - experience)
  • COM+ ( - experience)
  • Manager ( - experience)
  • Marketing ( - experience)
  • Quality ( - experience)
  • Service ( - experience)
  • Standard ( - experience)
  • Time ( - experience)

Industry Company Experience

  • Advertising ( - experience)
  • Catering ( - experience)
  • Data ( - experience)
  • Equipment ( - experience)
  • Management ( - experience)
  • Mobile ( - experience)
  • National ( - experience)
  • Supermarket ( - experience)
  • Supply ( - experience)

Interests

– Personal Achievement: Cycled New Zealand's North Island in 11 continuous days, – Badminton: I set up a very popular KIDZ COUNT coaching and inter-school programme, – Basketball: I set up KOOL KIDZ A social basketball programme for the Kapiti area, – Soccer: I was the Kapiti Coast Club soccer co-ordinator for a club of 750 juniors for 2 years, Coaching junior sport has been a passion Over the course of nine years I have coached.

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