Aaron Harris
Goole
Summary
I am a responsible, self-motivated and cooperative individual with a respectful attitude and the ability to adjust my communication style to suit the audience. My work ethic is strong and customer-led and in challenging situations I adopt clear-thinking and use a calm and logical approach. As a team player I am productive, make a solid contribution, and am comfortable taking the lead when required. I can prioritise my own workload and use my initiative when it comes to making decisions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Gardener (Work Experience)
A4E, Goole
2008.04
- Worked on Council areas planting flowers and shrubs and mowing grass in the public areas as part of a team of volunteers.
- Worked from specific instructions given by the Team Leaders.
- Used strimmers and hand held mowers responsibly and according to Health & Safety guidelines.
Bar Staff
Greek Bar, Newquay
2006.01
- Serving drinks and bar snacks over the bar and providing inside and outside table service.
- Cash handling and cashing up.
- Keeping bar and public areas tidy and cleaning after service.
Deputy manager
Betfred
Goole
2022.11 - Current
- Contributed innovative ideas during strategy meetings that led to business expansion.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, improving customer satisfaction levels.
- Enforced company policies for a safe and productive work environment.
- Collaborated with the manager to achieve organisational goals.
- Implemented effective staff training programmes for improved performance.
- Supervised team members for optimal task completion.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Running the shop daily and through day to day running working along side the shop manager
Chef
Brewers fayre
Goole
2019.01 - 2022.03
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
Full Time Parent
2009.06 - 2015.01
- Meal preparation and planning.
- Running a home, including housework, laundry, cooking and shopping for provisions.
- Working to a budget.
- Engaging my son in activities and creative play.
- Ensured my son attended nursery and school on time.
Labourer
Smith's Property Maintenance
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Working on an ad hoc basis to support a small building firm working on mainly domestic properties.
- Loading and unloading equipment and supplies from the vehicle, using correct manual handling procedures and being Health & Safety aware.
- Taking deliveries for delivery on to building sites and unloading pallets.
- Maintaining tidiness and safety of sites.
Education
Level 2 Customer Service, Level 1 Food Hygiene in a Production Environment
Selby College
Level 2 Adult Literacy, Level 2 Adult Numeracy
Adult Learning Centre, Selby
First Aid
A4E, Goole
ECDL (European computer driving licence)
E2E, Selby
Level 1 Football Coaching (and part Level 2 qualified)
Knottingley Sports Centre
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Greencore, Selby
Skills
- Confident working in a customer focussed environment
- Proactive team player with the ability to work independently without supervision
- Works flexibly and can adapt quickly to new situations
- Experience of conflict management and finding workable solutions
- Excellent time management and problem-solving ability
- Able to multitask and take responsibility for own workload
- Trusted to deal with cash transactions
- Responsible and confident use of tools, machinery and equipment
- Health & Safety awareness
Interests & Additional Information
Play football for a local Selby team., Computer gaming., Spending time with my family.
CUST
- 2015 – See ‘Education’
- Began preparation for employment and started actively seeking work.
- Employer and character references are available on request
Timeline
Deputy manager
Betfred
2022.11 - Current
Chef
Brewers fayre
2019.01 - 2022.03
Full Time Parent
2009.06 - 2015.01
Gardener (Work Experience)
A4E, Goole
2008.04
Labourer
Smith's Property Maintenance
2007.01 - 2009.01
Bar Staff
Greek Bar, Newquay
2006.01
Level 2 Customer Service, Level 1 Food Hygiene in a Production Environment
Selby College
Level 2 Adult Literacy, Level 2 Adult Numeracy
Adult Learning Centre, Selby
First Aid
A4E, Goole
ECDL (European computer driving licence)
E2E, Selby
Level 1 Football Coaching (and part Level 2 qualified)
Knottingley Sports Centre
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Greencore, Selby