Jasper Smith
Port-Elizabeth
Summary
Dedicated and motivated professional with a passion for gaining in-depth knowledge of the Farming industry. Committed to expanding skill set and making valuable contributions to team achievements. Possesses exceptional administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills that drive success in any given role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative/Driver
Ferobrake Intercomp 25 T/a
Cotswold Extension, Port-Elizabeth
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Successfully delivered vehicle parts both heavy and light duty to customers assisting with loading and unloading of vehicle in a safe manner
- Maintained a zero accident record with excess of 750000km driven by light duty bakkie performing required task and duties exactly as ordered and to full satisfaction of supervisors and management
- Promoted to Sales Representative with new duties of visiting new and current customers, problem solving any issues related to services rendered and new business being engaged
- Opening and maintaining new sales pipelines to funnel in business and accounts by seeking out and contacting potential clients in person
- Performing specific and high value task required by management
- Highly recommended by management, see attached recommendation letter from Head of Sales
- Drove long distances (George/Polokwane) to perform business duties as requested by Management
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
Delivery driver
Debonairs Pizza
Newton Park, Port-Elizabeth
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained optimal service delivery to customers in a timely and professional manner
- Executed orders given by management and team leaders with ease and attention to detail
- Delivered all orders in full and to complete customer satisfaction, unhappy customers were given priority
- Successfully and without incident, performed delivery duties with light motor vehicles and motorcycles in all weather conditions
- Gathered adequate knowledge on food-industry regulations and performed well in promoting personal hygiene in line with said regulations
- Experience gained from performing cleaning duties to maintain health and safety protocols relevant to the food-industry
- Performed well as a team to prepare for food safety inspections and passed with satisfying results
- Proud record of satisfactory customer service
- Efficiently operate various Point of Sale systems to collect payments
- Performed cash-ups on large amounts of sales without error or shortages with full transparency in an organized and timely fashion
- Remained vigilant at all times with regards to work and surroundings to maintain personal and co-worker safety also to reduce risk of damage or loss to company and customers as well as identifying/avoiding possible dangerous or 'risky' situations which could cause harm to myself, customers or the company
- Handling and basic maintenance on motorcycles (125cc)
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
Delivery driver
Domino's pizza
Linton Grange, Port-Elizabeth
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Company closed and put up for voluntary liquidation
- Maintained optimal service delivery to customers in a timely and professional manner
- Executed orders given by management and team leaders with ease and attention to detail
- Successfully completed in-service training modules for: delivery services, customer services and pizza making (theory & practical assignments) with above 95% scores
- Chosen by management to receive 'Team Leader and Management' in-service training which could lead to a promotion but training was not completed due to company closing
- Received 'Delivery Expert' badge to acknowledge exceptional performance of delivery duties and pizza making
- Numerous incentives for lowest average on delivery times
- Delivered all orders in full and to complete customer satisfaction, unhappy customers were given priority
- Successfully and without incident, performed delivery duties with light motor vehicles and motorcycles in all weather conditions
- Drove roughly in excess of 10000km in total for all delivery duties performed
- Gathered adequate knowledge on food-industry regulations and performed well in promoting personal hygiene in line with said regulations
- Experience gained from performing cleaning duties to maintain health and safety protocols relevant to the food-industry
- Performed well as a team to prepare for food safety inspections and passed with satisfying results
- Proud record of satisfactory customer service in-line with company 'WOW' protocols
- Point of sale (POS) and speed point training received
- Performed cash-ups on large amounts of sales without error or shortages with full transparency in an organized and timely fashion
- Remained vigilant at all times with regards to work and surroundings to maintain personal and co-worker safety also to reduce risk of damage or loss to company and customers as well as identifying/avoiding possible dangerous or 'risky' situations which could cause harm to myself, customers or the company
- Handling and basic maintenance on motorcycles (125cc)
- Invested time into marketing of products and brand to greatly promote brand awareness, company image, product info and customer satisfaction
Foreman
Family Farm
on the n6 between Reddersburg and Bloemfontein
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in the launch of a small self-sufficient family farm and successfully managed to develop production to a stage where the farm could be deemed profitable with a positive business expansion rate
- Experience gained with the acquisition/transport/care/handling/processing of a wide variety of livestock and related products
- This included but was not limited to Cattle (Meat and Dairy), Poultry (Meat and Laying), Sheep and Pigs
- Construction and installation of shelters and pens for different animals
- Maintaining the health and wellbeing of Animals
- This included but was not limited to: the installation and maintenance of automatic water feeders and administering medications and vitamins.
- Construction of large shading and ensuring a stable and clean water supply to Livestock
- Installation of 'Battery Laying Cages' and allied automated feeding systems for laying hens(Approx 9500 Hens)
- Construction and maintenance of strong and durable shelters
- Marketing, Transport, Storing and the Sale of fresh produce to public and small businesses
- General duties and responsibilities as Foreman of the Farm included but was not limited to the maintenance, upkeep and improvement of infrastructure and grounds
- Acquired basic healthcare knowledge for many different animals
- Upkeep and regulation of 'green' farming practices to ensure self-sustainability, and to eliminate pollution and wastage
- Developed a good understanding of the effects weather and climate could have on the business and economy
- Introduced security measures and protocols to ensure the safety of livestock, employees, tools as well as the farming grounds and other infrastructure
Personal Assistant to CEO
Grayco Agencies
Uitsig, Bloemfontein
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Experience gained in assisting the CEO with daily tasks and carrying out verbal and written commands with extra attention to detail and presentation
- Operating Ford 350 tractor with grass cutter attachment to cut fire-breaks around boundary fence and between encampments (Approx 30 Hours)
- Worked under a non-disclosure agreement between myself and the CEO, which restricts me from disclosing any and all information about specific tasks and duties related to my employment at any time in and around the facility, any knowledge I may have gained from the time working there relating to certain aspects of my work, any discussions or decisions made related to my work or communicated to me in private by the CEO
- This agreement remains in effect indefinitely
- Assisted CEO with maintenance on infrastructure and vehicles in a set capacity or performed whole tasks unsupervised until orders and tasks have been completed to the full satisfaction of the CEO
- This included but was not limited to, basic building and construction, handling and care of workshop electrical equipment and tools, performing deliveries of 'Company products' to specific locations and also retrieving 'Company products' of interest to my work
- Maintenance of grounds and flora and any other tasks and duties requested of me that I could reasonably perform within my powers and skillset
- Workshop skills acquired: proper handling and storage of electrical as well as handheld equipment, the safe use of equipment and what it can safely be used for, facility improvement projects, cutting of wood and metal, overseeing the execution of cosmetic improvements to building interior and exterior
- Looking after business processes and performing managerial tasks while CEO is away for extended times
- Production, Packaging, Labeling and Dispatching of company products
- (information restricted under non-disclosure agreement)
Stock Checker and Warehouse Assistant
INGS Agencies
Noordhoek, Bloemfontein
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Started working as casual worker, to help offload stock received from inter-link truck
- After the 3rd day I was immediately offered a permanent position as a 'Stock Picker'
- Duties as a 'Stock Picker' included: picking of stock for orders for distribution around SA
- Knowledge gained on stock items from: Academy Brushware, Permoseal (Glue and adhesives), Woodoc (Different varnishes and stains for wood), Kirtech (Blinds and Curtain Accessories), Flash-Harry (Waterproofing products) and many more
- Was promoted to 'Stock Checker' within 3 months of starting employment
- Worked together with team members to perform and complete stock takes of warehouse every 3 months, personally participated in 3 official stock takes and performed smaller 'Random Spot Checks' on high value stock items, all without supervision and error on my behalf but with full trust and respect from my Management
- Provided excellent and friendly customer service to all customers in an efficient and professional manner
- Working with a team and management to achieve work goals and set targets
- Working in a safe and responsible manner to protect company assets, to avoid damage to stock and to prevent any injury or loss
- Performed well in safety drills and exercises as well as keeping a positive attitude and mind-set towards safety precautions and warnings
Education
National Senior Certificate - Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Consumer Studies, Life Sciences, Tourism
Jim-Fouche' Secondary School
Bloemfontein South-Africa01.2015
Skills
- Customer relations
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Sustainable farming methods
- Poultry farming
- New skills development
- Vehicle maintenance
- Hand and power tool operation
- Defensive Driving
- City and non-city driving
- Valid Driver's license
Valid Driver License
YES
Light motor vehicle drivers license - (7 years)
Valid code 14 (Articulated heavy motor vehicle) learners permit - (4 Months)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9707115007081
- Health Status: Excellent (no chronic conditions or handicaps)
- Criminal Record: NONE
- Date of Birth: 07/11/1997
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South-African citizen
- Marital Status: Married
Dependants
2
Hobbies
Paintball
Light mechanical work and maintenance
Gardening and landscaping
Gaming
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Sales Representative/Driver
Ferobrake Intercomp 25 T/a
10.2021 - 10.2024
Delivery driver
Debonairs Pizza
06.2020 - 03.2021
Delivery driver
Domino's pizza
02.2019 - 03.2020
Foreman
Family Farm
01.2018 - 02.2019
Personal Assistant to CEO
Grayco Agencies
02.2017 - 12.2017
Stock Checker and Warehouse Assistant
INGS Agencies
02.2016 - 01.2017
National Senior Certificate - Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Consumer Studies, Life Sciences, Tourism
Jim-Fouche' Secondary School