Joshua Cox
Yate
Summary
Reliable Maintenance Worker skilled in safely operating hand and power tools.10 Year background working in building trades with experience of organising and coordinating other trades to complete projects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Handy Person
South Gloucestershire Council
Bristol, BST
03.2019 - Current
- Maintaining and monitoring building interior and exterior within specified annual budget
- Survey building looking for immediate and anticipating future issues and arrange for repairs where necessary
- Liaising and coordinating contractors ensuring all health and safety regulations and SGC policy's are adhered to
- Ensure all paperwork and reports are updated and submitted within required deadlines
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, pulling weeds and watering lawns
- Painting and decorating of service users rooms
- DIY type tasks for residents such as putting up shelf's, hanging pictures and building furniture
- Reporting mechanical, electrical and appliance faults to property services and leasing with contractor's to facilitate diagnostics and repair
- Prioritising workload of 10 + tasks
- Talking with and reassuring residents and completing tasks as requested
Co-Founder
C & B CCTV And Security
Bristol
02.2019 - Current
- Forecasted timeframes, materials and costs to support forward-planning
- Installed, serviced and maintained various CCTV and alarm systems
- Communicated effectively with customers to assess and diagnose issues, replacing defect components as needed
- Installed and aligned antennae to pick up signals with maximum quality and reliability
- Set up WIFI networks for private and business customers
- Ran cables to connect devices, equipment and power sources to newly installed systems
- Ordering materials from multiple suppliers
- Pricing work and estimating quantity of materials
- Invoicing customers for completed work
- Managing multiple jobs at once on average 3 +
Co-Founder
C & B General Maintenance
Bristol, BST
10.2016 - Current
- Managed tasks and deadlines of 2+ contractors undertaking home renovations
- Fencing and decking
- Painting and decorating
- Kitchen fitting
- Minor plumbing
- Small amounts of tiling
- Grass cutting / hedge pruning
- Estimating materials quantities and ordering
- Liaising with customers from quote to completion of work
- Building working relationships with trade reps
Sales Consultant
Carpet Giant
Bristol, BST
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided clear, accurate pricing information to customers regarding specific products
- Identified prospect needs and offered appropriate products and services
- Processed credit and debit card payments promptly and precisely, minimising financial discrepancies
- Increased revenue through upselling
- Maintained expert product knowledge for persuasive, reliable customer guidance
- Provided clear, accurate quotes and estimates to prospective clients
- Key holder
Sales Consultant
Park Furnishers
Bristol, BST
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Fostered customer loyalty and consistent investment by building positive and productive relationships
- Provided clear, accurate pricing information to customers regarding specific products
- Identified prospect needs and offered appropriate products and services
- Demonstrated products to encourage purchases by showcasing features and benefits
- Collaborated with marketing team to drive conversions through campaigns and client referrals
- Processed credit and debit card payments promptly and precisely, minimising financial discrepancies
- Exceeded retention and upsell targets through concerted customer engagement
- Increased revenue through upselling
- Upheld brand values throughout sales process to differentiate company from competitors
- Delivered outstanding after-sales care through regular communication with customers
- Achieved monthly sales and performance KPIs for improved team success
Sales Assistant
Next
Bristol
09.2009 - 10.2014
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs
- Managed till operations by promptly and precisely scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts
- Maintained impeccably high standards store presentation and hygiene through cleaning
- Enhanced visual merchandising by maintaining replenishment and presenting items according to style guides
- Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases
- Received and processed product returns
- Managing large ques of 30 + customers
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Portable Appliance Testing
PASS
Bristol2015
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation
City of Bristol College
Bristol2010
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (Application of Health and Safety)
City of Bristol College
Bristol2010
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (Principles of Electrotechnology)
City of Bristol College
Bristol2010
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation(Installation in Building)
City of Bristol College
Bristol2010
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (H&S + Installations)
City of Bristol College
Bristol2010
GCSEs - English Literature C
Filton High School
Bristol2009
GCSEs - English Language C
Filton High School
Bristol2009
GCSEs - Maths C
Filton High School
Bristol2009
B-Tech - Business Studies Level 2
Filton High School
Bristol2009
GCSEs - Resistant Materials C
Filton High School
Bristol2009
GCSEs - Science Biology C
Filton High School
Bristol2009
GCSEs - Science Chemistry C
Filton High School
Bristol2009
City & Gilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (Working in Electrotechnical)
City of Bristol College
Bristol2009
Skills
- Verbal/written communication
- Adaptable nature
- Self-directed mindset
- Timescale management
- Good IT skills including use of word and excel
- DBS compliance
- Adaptable to different environments / situations
- Self motivated
- Understanding of CDM regulations
Timeline
Handy Person
South Gloucestershire Council
03.2019 - Current
Co-Founder
C & B CCTV And Security
02.2019 - Current
Sales Consultant
Carpet Giant
02.2018 - 03.2019
Co-Founder
C & B General Maintenance
10.2016 - Current
Sales Consultant
Park Furnishers
05.2012 - 02.2018
Sales Assistant
Next
09.2009 - 10.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Portable Appliance Testing
PASS
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation
City of Bristol College
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (Application of Health and Safety)
City of Bristol College
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (Principles of Electrotechnology)
City of Bristol College
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation(Installation in Building)
City of Bristol College
City & Guilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (H&S + Installations)
City of Bristol College
GCSEs - English Literature C
Filton High School
GCSEs - English Language C
Filton High School
GCSEs - Maths C
Filton High School
B-Tech - Business Studies Level 2
Filton High School
GCSEs - Resistant Materials C
Filton High School
GCSEs - Science Biology C
Filton High School
GCSEs - Science Chemistry C
Filton High School
City & Gilds - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology - Installation (Working in Electrotechnical)
City of Bristol College
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