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Chris Mackay

196 Union Grove, Aberdeen

Summary

Energetic employee with strong communication and organisation skills, legacy from journalism career. Seeks solutions and treats every customer as if they are the only customer. Adept at multi-tasking, believes a happy client is more likely to return. Has a smile for everyone.

Work history

Shop Assistant

Oxfam Shop
Aberdeen
05 2025 - 00 undefined
  • Operated registers, processing cash, card and phone transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Provided excellent customer service.
  • Created attractive merchandising displays.
  • Maintained clean, organised workspace in the checkout area.

Journalist/designer

D C Thomson & Co Ltd
Aberdeen
06 2013 - 09 2024
  • Spotting good stories and presenting engagingly in print.
  • Editing poor copy to grab the casual browser's attention.

Art Director

Guardian Media Group
London
04 1996 - 11 2012
  • Using knowledge of current events, ran talented team of page designers.
  • Responsible for front page, making every word and image count.

Education

Six Highers Inc English, Maths (ABBBBC) -

Brechin High
08/1985 - 07/1991

Skills

  • Hitting deadlines
  • Interacting with elderly or impaired
  • Initiative
  • Articulate
  • Accuracy
  • Interpersonal skills

Personal Information

  • Board member Bipolar Scotland (2020-2022); Community council member (2016-2018).

Timeline

Shop Assistant

Oxfam Shop
05 2025 - 00 undefined

Journalist/designer

D C Thomson & Co Ltd
06 2013 - 09 2024

Art Director

Guardian Media Group
04 1996 - 11 2012

Six Highers Inc English, Maths (ABBBBC) -

Brechin High
08/1985 - 07/1991
Chris Mackay