craig schoof's Resume

 

Angle Park, South Australia 5010 Australia

Overview

I believe i am easy going, have a strong work ethic and a strong focus on knowing what the customer wants.

I feel with my background in retail and wholesale sales and management i can offer a broad range of knowledge and experience dealing with suppliers and customers.

Achievements

In a short time (1 year) in my first job at Harris Scarfes Pty Ltd i was promoted from Junior Sales Clerk to a supervisor at the age of 18 and then from their was promoted to a manager/buyer of the Power Gardening dept after another year.

Also while working for Mobil as a Store Manager i was promoted to Relief Area Manager while running the store. 

Career History

Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

Company name:On the Run Harbourtown
Location:West Beach, Australia
Industry:Retail
Company size:1001-5000 employees
    
Job Title:Store Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:To manage the service station and some of the tasks involved are banking,invoicing, rostering, dealing with suppliers

Jul 2007 - Oct 2010

Company name:Mobil/Quix West Beach
Location:West Beach
    
Job Title:Service Station Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:To handle the day to day running of the station which the tasks are the same as above.
Also perform the role of Relief Area Manager
making sure all stores within the zone were complying to all Mobil Standards

Jul 2000 - Jul 2007

Company name:Mobil/Quix Birkenhead
Location:Birkenhead, Australia
    
Job Title:Service Station Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:All the tasks mentioned above

Jun 1998 - Jun 2000

Company name:Organotech Fertilisers
Location:Elizabeth, Australia
Industry:Agricultural & Animals
    
Job Title:Commercial Sales Representative
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:My job involved calling on market gardeners,viticulturists,orchardists etc.
Promoting a range of organic fertilsers as well as designing programs based on soil and leaf analysis.

Feb 1995 - Jun 1998

Company name:Star Marine St Kilda
Location:Australia
    
Job Title:Bait/Tackle Shop Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Managing the Tackle Shop for my parents whom ran the Deli side of the business.

Sep 1991 - Jun 1995

Company name:Nu Erth- Organics
Location:Meadows
    
Job Title:Commercial Sales Represntative
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:This job involved me calling on wholesale nurseries,local councils promoting a range of potting mixes and fertilisers,throughout South Australia and the Western Districts of Victoria

May 1985 - Aug 1991

Company name:Harris Scarfe Pty Ltd
Location:Adelaide
    
Job Title: Dept Manager/Buyer
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:This job involved dealing with suppliers negotiating promotions as well as the day to day running of the department

Jun 1984 - May 1985

Company name:Harris Scarfe Pty Ltd
    
Job Title:Supervisor
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:I was supervisor of the camping dept which involved helping the manager to run the dept as well as supervising the staff

Feb 1983 - Jun 1984

Company name:Harris Scarfe Pty Ltd
Location:Adelaide
    
Job Title:Junior Sales Clerk
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Sales
Detailed Description:This involved serving customers,preparing goods for delivery and keeping the dept clean.

Education & Training

Feb 1971 - Dec 1982

Institution:Oakbank Area School
Institution Type:High School
Course Name:Completed Year 11

Skills

Business Skills

  • Basic Computing Skills ( - experience)

Licenses & Certifications

not applicable

Valid From:11th April 2011
Valid To:11th April 2011

Associations

Adelaide Jaguars Soccer Club

Date From:1st October 2009
Date To:1st April 2011

Visa Information

Australia

Visa Type:Citizen
Valid From:11th April 2011
Valid To:11th April 2011

Interests

I am cuurently chairperson of Adelaide Jaguars Soccer Club and look forward to continue to promote girls soccer, I have a keen interest in continuing on in a managment role if possible and furthering my retail and computing skills.

Personal Information

Job Seeking Status:Seriously Looking
I am on a notice period (days):  0
I am available from:25th April 2011
Would you relocate for a job?Open to Offers
Gender:Male
Marital Status:Married
Do I have a drivers license?Yes

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