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Aiden Pentland

Aiden Pentland

Peterhead,Aberdeenshire

Summary

I am a confident, self-motivated individual with great communication skills. I am honest, dependable and can meet deadlines in a timely fashion. I adapt to change quickly and can work on my own initiative. I enjoy learning new skills and interacting with others. I have an outgoing personality and enjoy any challenge that will enhance my experience. Having learned key leadership skills and producing efficient teamwork in previous employment and education I can work effectively with others and have a drive to exceed any given targets. My quick thinking has been an asset to my production groups at university and has prevented any work output delays. My employment experience has significantly improved my communication skills through frequent customer interaction I have been able to become well-spoken which has improved my confidence so I can competently take on leadership roles should the need arise.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customs Coordinator

Score Energy LLC
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Compiled necessary documentation for freight forwarding, facilitating efficient transportation of goods.
  • Coordinated shipping schedules, resulting in smooth operations and minimal delays.
  • Ensured compliance with all import laws by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations.
  • Liaised closely with warehouse staff to guarantee accurate inventory counts.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients, carriers and customers officials to swiftly resolve problems.

Weekend Sales Assistant

Slater Menswear
Edinburgh
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting to the point of purchase
  • Provide alternative products with similar apparel and price should the customer/s desired item not be suitable
  • Accurately take notes on specific alterations that would be required for the customer to get them the perfect fit.

Customer Advisor

Argos
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Provided information regarding warranties, promos and loyalty programs to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, strictly following company procedures to ensure all stockroom areas were clean, tidy and presentable always
  • Facilitated smooth store operations, utilising AURA to record transactions and maintain an accurate inventory balance

Observer - Work Experience

Menzies Aviation
Aberdeen, Dyce
11.2017 - 11.2017
  • Verified customer passports and documentation to travel
  • Unloaded passenger luggage and air cargo onto carts and dollies for safe transportation
  • Transferred luggage to baggage claim areas, quickly unloading onto conveyor systems to maintain passenger flow

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Television

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
07.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Creative Industries: Television

North East Scotland College
Aberdeen
05.2022

Peterhead Academy
Peterhead
05.2020

Skills

  • Strong Communicator
  • Decisive in High Pressure Situations
  • Honest and Reliable
  • Effective Asset Within Team Environments
  • Well Presented
  • Computer Literate with Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
  • Problem-solving
  • Product knowledge
  • POS Systems

Accomplishments

  • Attained P.A.D.I Diving Certification 2015
  • Initial training towards Private Pilot's License 2015-18 (7.7 hours flight time), Longside Airfield & Alexander Air Flight Training, Aberdeen
  • Secured work placement with Menzies Aviation 2017
  • Secured work placement with Studio Something 2023

References

Argos - Martin Brownlie, Store Manager, Argos Peterhead - martin.brownlie@sainburys.co.uk

Slater Menswear - Peter Chesney, Store Manager, Slater Menswear Edinburgh - 01312 204343

Edinburgh Napier University- Derek Livesey, Lecturer - d.livesey@napier.ac.uk

Timeline

Customs Coordinator

Score Energy LLC
10.2024 - 02.2025

Weekend Sales Assistant

Slater Menswear
01.2023 - 05.2023

Customer Advisor

Argos
08.2019 - 08.2022

Observer - Work Experience

Menzies Aviation
11.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Television

Edinburgh Napier University

Diploma of Higher Education - Creative Industries: Television

North East Scotland College

Peterhead Academy
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