CAROLINE WALKER
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD,Herts
Summary
My experience has been very much customer related and providing a quality service.
Since its inception, I have been a volunteer for The Hospice of St Francis shop in Bovingdon, Bovingdon Owned. I have found all aspects of the work extremely enjoyable as it is such a contrast to the jobs I have held before.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
ADAPTAINER LIMITED
BOVINGDON, HERTS
04.1987 - 04.2024
- Managed the hire, purchase and sale of second hand freight containers to the UK market;
- Secured business growth by exploring new market opportunities;
- Established and managed systems for stock control;
- Responsible for all the accounting and financial functions;
- Prepared monthly accounts and reporting activities, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
- Ensuring quality control to enhance company reputation.
- Implemented robust policies and procedures including GDPR to improve operational efficiency
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks,
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
SALES DIRECTOR
RAVENSTOCK SOUTHERN LTD
BOVINGDON, HERTS
04.1986 - 04.1989
- Set up southern based operation for Liverpool based Ravenstock Limited;
- Managed all aspects of the subsidiary's business reporting to the directors of Ravenstock;
- Extended and developed the container sales business of the Group in the south of England;
- Built strong relationships with key clients for long-term business growth;
MANAGER USED CONTAINER DIVISION
ICE LTD
KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW1
01.1983 - 04.1986
- Responsible for the selling of obsolete containers for a major container leasing company on a worldwide basis;
- Liaising with the offices and agents internationally
- Moving stock from one country to another to facilitate the the supply and demand.
Education
Diploma in Reception and Bookkeeping - Hotel and Catering
Trust House Forte Ltd
London 09.1967 - 09.1968
Affiliations
- Gardening, tennis and swimming and raising funds for good causes
Timeline
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
ADAPTAINER LIMITED
04.1987 - 04.2024
SALES DIRECTOR
RAVENSTOCK SOUTHERN LTD
04.1986 - 04.1989
MANAGER USED CONTAINER DIVISION
ICE LTD
01.1983 - 04.1986
Diploma in Reception and Bookkeeping - Hotel and Catering
Trust House Forte Ltd
09.1967 - 09.1968
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