Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Personal Information
Languages
Computer Skills
Accomplishments
REFERENCES
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Carmen Ashworth

Carmen Ashworth

Harrismith

Summary

Professional in logistics management, prepared to drive operations efficiency and streamline supply chain processes. Skilled in inventory management, transportation coordination, and warehouse operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, resourceful, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

STEERS MANAGER

T/A STEERS
01.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined inventory processes with regular audits, reducing waste.
  • Enhanced staff performance with coaching and mentoring, building upon skills.
  • Resolved guest complaints with prompt, personalised service.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness, consistently passing health inspections with top scores.
  • Administrative duties such as stock takes, gross profit and sales reports.

Logistics Specialist & PR Coordinator

FARMLINK (PTY) LTD
11.2022 - 07.2023


  • Managed vendor relationships, securing favorable pricing and service agreements.
  • Coordinated transportation schedules by collaborating with carriers and suppliers.
  • Verified accuracy of shipment details to prevent discrepancies.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
  • Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers to secure competitive rates and improve delivery times.
  • Creating business profiles on social media platforms, maintaining social media profiles, creating and making, posts, adds and videos.
  • Pastel (Full accounting up to trail balance)


Reason for leaving: Company closed down end of July 2023

LOGISTICS MANAGER

UKULALA TRANSPORT BROKERS
11.2020 - 07.2023


  • Managed vendor relationships, securing favorable pricing and service agreements.
  • Coordinated transportation schedules by collaborating with carriers and suppliers.
  • Verified accuracy of shipment details to prevent discrepancies.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
  • Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
  • Developed strong relationships with carriers to secure competitive rates and improve delivery times.
  • Pastel (Full accounting up to trail balance)


Reason for leaving: Company Liquidated

CASHIER/ADMIN ASSISTANT PG4

VKB HANDEL VERKYKERSKOP
05.2018 - 11.2020


  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift including in facilitating cash-ups.
  • Managed daily operations for efficient fuel dispensing and inventory control, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.


Reason for leaving: New opportunity in Logistics

BAR MANAGER

EMANZINI COUNTRY RESORT
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Enhanced guest experiences by training staff in personalized service techniques and active listening.
  • Streamlined inventory processes by utilizing inventory management software and conducting regular audits.
  • Opening and closing of facilities
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Attending to clients


Reason for leaving: Left the Tourism industry & relocated

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

WIELIE WALIE KLEUTERSKOOL
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Supervising children.
  • Planning of classroom activities,
  • Administrative duties like answering phones
  • Maintaining cleanliness of classroom

BARTENDER (PART TIME)

FOUNTAIN INN
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Assisting clients with orders
  • Cash-ups
  • Stock take


ADMIN ASSISTANT

UKULALA TRUCK STOP
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Data capturing.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail and calls.
  • Assisting in drawing up statements.


Reason for leaving: Temporary Position

GENERAL WORKER (PART TIME)

CN LOURENS BUTCHER
11.2016 - 12.2016
  • Operated register & attending to clients.
  • Completed inventory checks for accurate stock management.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas.


I worked here during weekends and school holidays.

Education

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING NQF4 -

OXBRIDGE ACCADEMY

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT NQF4 - BUSINESS FUNDIMENTALS, ACCOUNTING, PASTEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS

OXBRIDGE ACCADEMY

CERTIFICATE MARKETING MANAGEMENT -

ASEAN AOE

Basic Life Support & First Aid Procedures

SAFE-TRAIN CONSULTING
05-2024

MATRIC -

DIRKIE UYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2016

Skills

  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Team management
  • Strong communication skills (written
    and verbally)
  • Self-motivated and able to multi-task
  • Quick and accurate data-entry skills
  • Active listener able to understand
    issues and develop effective solutions
    quickly
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Logistics oversight

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9803200301081
  • Age: 27
  • Date of Birth: 03/20/98
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Computer Skills

  • MS Office - 5+ years
  • Pastel Accounting - 5+ years
  • Aura POS - 1 year
  • Canva - 3+ years

Accomplishments

ROUNDA FOUNDATION - Highest Contribution three months in a row.

YA'VAYA BURGER SALE NATIONAL CHALLENGE - Won R15k for the Store.

STEERS NATIONAL MANAGERS TESTS - Ranked first nationally - twice.


REFERENCES

Lisa-Marie Vorster- FOUNTAIN INN 0824674252 

Marlene Krause– EMANZINI COUNTRY RESORT 0825755983 

Maria Da Silva – VKB VERYKERSKOP 072577229 

Yolanda Ferreira– UKULALA TRANSPORT BROKERS & FARMLINK PTY LTD 0835839845

Lucia Huisamen - STEERS 082 507 8066

Timeline

STEERS MANAGER

T/A STEERS
01.2024 - Current

Logistics Specialist & PR Coordinator

FARMLINK (PTY) LTD
11.2022 - 07.2023

LOGISTICS MANAGER

UKULALA TRANSPORT BROKERS
11.2020 - 07.2023

CASHIER/ADMIN ASSISTANT PG4

VKB HANDEL VERKYKERSKOP
05.2018 - 11.2020

BAR MANAGER

EMANZINI COUNTRY RESORT
11.2017 - 04.2018

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

WIELIE WALIE KLEUTERSKOOL
05.2017 - 11.2017

BARTENDER (PART TIME)

FOUNTAIN INN
04.2017 - 11.2017

ADMIN ASSISTANT

UKULALA TRUCK STOP
01.2017 - 03.2017

GENERAL WORKER (PART TIME)

CN LOURENS BUTCHER
11.2016 - 12.2016

CERTIFICATE MARKETING MANAGEMENT -

ASEAN AOE

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING NQF4 -

OXBRIDGE ACCADEMY

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT NQF4 - BUSINESS FUNDIMENTALS, ACCOUNTING, PASTEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS

OXBRIDGE ACCADEMY

Basic Life Support & First Aid Procedures

SAFE-TRAIN CONSULTING

MATRIC -

DIRKIE UYS HIGH SCHOOL
Carmen Ashworth