Robert Andrew Tofte
104 Green Lane, St Albans, AL3 6EX
Tel: 07825 576 782
Email: toftey@gmail.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

An enthusiastic, confident and competitive individual who welcomes challenges and is willing to take on new and innovative learning methods to both expand on my experience and gain further knowledge. I can provide the necessary theoretical and practical understanding to solve day-to-day problems, whilst showing excellent time management skills, as well as enhanced interpersonal and organisational skills. An eye for detail has been realised from my experience within the logistics industry – thereby creating a solid foundation to build a prosperous career.

WORK EXPERIENCE

17/07/16 to Present
Branch Manager, Unique Employment Consultancy
Luton

• Key account management within an existing and developing client base, regionally and nationally
• Business development, regionally and nationally, responsible for new account tenders and presenting to prospective clients
• Managing a team of 15 across 3 sectors, placing a total of over 300 staff a day to over 35 clients
• Reporting statistics and KPI’s to Director level
• Setting and working within annual fiscal budgets
• Responsible for external branch Audits

07/07/2005 to 15/07/16
Transport Shift Manager Wickes Distribution
Hemel Hempstead

• I currently hold a Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence National & International Level
• Responsible for scheduling daily route plans for all 256 store deliveries, supplier collections, and inter-depot trunking nationwide.
• Transport Compliance for all EU regulations and ISO9001 standards for all fleet vehicles.
• Collating weekly transport statistics / budget figures – and reporting them to senior management and director level.
• Implementation and development of driver’s rota for over 35 employees to ensure maximum coverage across all aspects of the business whilst working within a strict budget.
• Scheduling entire fleet servicing to FTA and DVSA compliance standards, in accordance with Traffic Commissioner standards.
• Prioritising loading schedules to ensure delivery windows are achieved and adhered to, monitored and reported,
• Adhering to all aspects of company Health and Safety.
• Communication with store management to ensure of a productive working relationship within the business network.

12/12/2004 to 30/06/2005
The Natural Look
Lake Tahoe, California, US

• Yard maintenance and house renovations.
• Responsible for new marketing techniques and methods for new business strategy and client base.
• IT development and system maintenance.
• Team development and client relations.
• Responsible for client property security (24hrs,7 day)

Sept 1999 to Dec 2004
Transport Clerk
Wickes Distribution
Hemel Hempstead

• Collate and Issue drivers paperwork.
• De-Brief drivers, and collate transport performance statistics.
• Control driver’s tachograph records.
• Ensure of smooth and efficient trunking between sites.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence National & International (TMCPC)

National Level 2 & 3 Personal Trainer & Gym Instructor

1997-1999
Cassio College – Watford
Humanities NVQ level 1 & 2

1992-1997
Kings Langley Secondary School
8 G.C.S.E’s – A* to C grades

IT SKILLS

Operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 9 & 10
PC applications: Microsoft Office Suite (advanced competency)
Databases: Microsoft Access (advanced competency)
Web: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome
E-mail: Microsoft Outlook
Lotus Notes 5.0 (intermediate competency)

DRIVING LICENCES

UK Car License (B+BE)
LGV (Class 2) License (C+C1)
LGV (Class 1) License (CE+C1E)
Valid Driver Qualification Card

INTERESTS

Travelling abroad to a variety of destinations, including California, Australia, South America and Asia has broadened horizons, and enhanced my perspective of life, different cultures and traditions.

I also enjoy training for and competing in Triathlons, and other events such obstacle mud run races in my spare time. When not doing all of the above, I am also a keen Scuba diver.

REFERENCES

Available upon request