Summary
Work history
Education
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CHRIS WADRUP

Birmingham,United Kingdom

Summary

Currently working towards earning my compTIA A+ certificate, I have acquired a relevant skill set within a customer service environment. And achieved a Level 2 Customer Service certificate. Coupled together this signifies technical expertise but highlighting a comprehensive skill set, emphasizing the ability to provide excellent customer support in the dynamic IT landscape. I want to increase my technical proficiency and customer focused skills for being a well rounded professional within IT.

Work history

Student Barber

South and City College
Birmingham
2019.09 - 2022.07
  • Met with customers to discuss individual style options, preferences and special requirements.
  • Cleaned and sterilised hairdressing equipment after use, following health and safety protocols.
  • Completed continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.

Sales Advisor

O2 Telefonica
Rugby
2018.08 - 2020.08
  • Clearly explained products' benefits and value to drive sales.
  • Gave excellent advice to maintain consistently high sales.
  • Invested in understanding customers' needs to provide swift resolutions.
  • Communicated with customers to determine needs, provide recommendations and upsell services.
  • Attended training on new product launches and seasonal offers.

Construction Painter and Decorator

self employed
, West Midlands
1997.09 - 2018.07
  • Established and maintained continuing client and supplier relationships.
  • Utilised knowledge in hazardous materials to ensure correct and compliant handling, use and disposal.
  • Consistently received outstanding customer feedback by surpassing clients' painting and decorating expectations.
  • Monitored workmanship of hired contractors, upholding high-quality painting and decorating results.
  • Provided accurate quotes to support clients make informed decisions.
  • Measured accurately to estimate materials, supplies and time required for jobs.

Education

Level 3 Cyber Infrastructure Technician (CompTIA). - IT

iMeta Training , West Midlands
2024.01 - 2024.03
  • Computer Networking Fundamentals
  • Focus on IT Security Fundamentals
  • Operating systems and File systems

NVQ Level 3 - Technical Barbering

South and City College Birmingham, Birmingham, BIR
2022
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Barbering

NVQ Level 2 - Technical Barbering

South and City College Birmingham, Birmingham, BIR
2021
  • Level 2 Technical VRQ Certificate in Barbering

Certificate of Higher Education - IT User Skills (ITQ)

NCFE, Birmingham
2020
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)

Diploma of Higher Education - Recruitment

New Skills Academy, Birmingham
2019
  • Recruitment Diploma

Skills

  • Level 3 Cyber Infrastructure Technician (CompTIA)
  • Level 2 Customer Service
  • Customer service expert

Hobbies

Music Production, Digital Production of music for record labels and DJ's within a specific genre 

Timeline

iMeta Training - Level 3 Cyber Infrastructure Technician (CompTIA)., IT
2024.01 - 2024.03
Student Barber - South and City College
2019.09 - 2022.07
Sales Advisor - O2 Telefonica
2018.08 - 2020.08
Construction Painter and Decorator - self employed
1997.09 - 2018.07
South and City College Birmingham - NVQ Level 3, Technical Barbering
South and City College Birmingham - NVQ Level 2, Technical Barbering
NCFE - Certificate of Higher Education, IT User Skills (ITQ)
New Skills Academy - Diploma of Higher Education, Recruitment
CHRIS WADRUP