DAVID HADWELL
PO ***** Bridgeport Rd Richmond, BC, V6X 4G6 250-***-**** *********@*****.***
CUSTOMER SERVICE RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
Customer focused, personable and organized professional eager to leverage comprehensive
experience in a customer service role, particularly in the fields of retail or food and hospitality.
Energetic and dependable with strong problem solving, communication and entrepreneurial skills.
Able to learn procedures quickly and resolve conflicts. Possess excellent team leadership, supervision
and training skills. Proven in retail, food and hospitality environments and holder of several relevant
certifications.
AREAS OF PROVEN PERFORMANCE
Customer Service Oral & Written Sales & Marketing
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Communication
• Retail & Hospitality • Team Leadership & Training Self motivated
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• Interpersonal Skills • Conflict Resolution Quick Learner
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Organization Event Planning Professional Image
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Merchandiser, Scotts Miracle Gro Canada, Vancouver, B.C.
Contract, April 2014 June 2014 merchandise and product
counselling in Home Depot stores.
Merchandiser, Target Canada, Kelowna, BC May
2013 Nov 2013
Customer service, merchandising, inventory control and store setup. Took leadership role,
contributing to recognition for managing the best backroom in the district and a profitable return for
the company.
Fork Lift/Truck Driver, Sun Valley Foods, Kelowna, BC Apr
2011 Jun 2012
All deliveries were on time and completed in a safe, professional manner.
Merchandiser/Cashier, 7 Eleven, Kelowna, BC Sep 2011
Mar 2012
Accurate cash reconciliation and inventory counts. Sandwich preparation consistently compliant with
company standards.
Produce Associate, Real Canadian Superstore, Kelowna, BC Sep
2010 Jun 2011
Customer service and store preparation.
Cube and 5 Ton Delivery Driver, Coast Distributors, Winfield, BC Jun 2006
Jun 2007
Completed delivery route quickly and in a safe, professional manner.
Cherry and Peach Orchardist, Self employed, Winfield, BC Nov 2003
Feb 2012
Fork Lift & Machine Operator, Sun Rype Products, Kelowna, BC Sep
1992 Jun 2005
Led 10 staff on production line. Part of team that set record for total no. of orders picked/trailers
loaded.
Tour Operator, Okanagan Bicycle Tours and Rentals (Self employed) Jun
l993 Jun 1997
Hosted overnight and day cycling tours, specializing in the Kettle Valley Railway and Winery Tours.
Responsibility for sales, customer service and relations, marketing, brochures, and advertising.
Credit Manager, Champion Distributors, Surrey, BC Aug
1989 Ju1 1991
Oversaw credit policy for five sales outlets, attended local credit meetings and liaised with corporate
lawyers.
Legal Manager, Creditel of Canada Ltd, Burnaby, BC Jun
1984 Apr 1989
Controlled and supervised all aspects of legal collections. Managed a 2 person department.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Administrative Management Diploma, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC
Certification: WHMIS, HACCP, Food Safe, Fork Lift, Propane,various machine operation
certificates