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Nolan Aspden

@nolanaspden

Remote administrative support and virtual assistant professional with store, procurement, and logistics experience; seeking part-time remote work.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a part-time remote administrative or virtual assistant opportunity where I can apply my experience reliably. I'm available for remote work and able to work independently.

At Nutting But Goodness, I manage day-to-day store administration, stock control, ordering, and operational coordination. I maintain accurate product information, follow up on shortages and outstanding orders, and prepare information for purchasing and daily operations.

At MPD Spares, I managed sales and day-to-day operations, developing customer and supplier relationships while monitoring stock, pricing, and margins. I grew monthly sales from approximately R80,000 to R400,000, and the store received Store of the Year 2022.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Store Manager

Current

Nutting But Goodness

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Manage day-to-day store administration, stock control, ordering, receiving, pricing, merchandising and operational coordination. Maintain accurate stock and product information and follow up on shortages and outstanding orders.

Stock Control Ordering Receiving Pricing Merchandising Operational Coordination Spreadsheets Computer Systems

Project Manager

Govender's Garage Group

Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Coordinated projects and operational activities across vehicle spares stores. Planned tasks, monitored progress and followed up outstanding requirements to keep work on schedule.

Project Coordination Task Planning Progress Monitoring Supplier Coordination Stock Coordination Purchasing

Sales Manager

MPD Spares

May 2019 - May 2023 (4 years)

Managed sales and day-to-day operations in a vehicle spares environment. Developed and maintained customer and supplier relationships while monitoring stock, pricing and margins.

Sales Management Customer Relationship Management Supplier Relationship Management Stock Monitoring Pricing Margin Analysis Operational Reporting

Logistics Manager

Time Freight

Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (11 months)

Coordinated logistics activities, deliveries and operational requirements. Worked with customers, suppliers and internal teams to track information and resolve service issues.

Logistics Coordination Delivery Management Customer Service Supplier Coordination Record keeping Issue Resolution

Procurement Planner

Food Lovers Market Distribution

Feb 2014 - Mar 2018 (4 years 1 month)

Planned purchasing requirements and coordinated supplier orders. Monitored stock levels, supplier information and product requirements.

Procurement Planning Supplier Coordination Stock Monitoring Purchasing Distribution Coordination

Store Manager

Food Lovers Market

Mar 2004 - Jan 2014 (9 years 10 months)

Managed store operations, staff, stock, ordering, customer service and administration. Maintained records, monitored stock levels and coordinated replenishment and operational tasks.

Store Operations Staff Management Stock Control Ordering Customer Service Administration Record keeping Replenishment

Call Centre Agent

Call Alert

Mar 2003 - Feb 2004 (11 months)

Handled incoming customer calls relating to roadside assistance services. Captured customer and incident information accurately and communicated service requirements to assistance providers.

Customer Service Call Handling Data Capture Communication Skills Follow up