Daniel Kirk
Network Rail
Abu Dhabi
11
years of post-secondary education
10
years of professional experience
Motivated professional demonstrating strengths in communication and problem-solving across varied roles. Adapts to changing demands through effective incident response and conscientious decision making. Committed to bringing a proactive attitude and dedication to safety and efficiency in all future endeavours. I am currently in the process of moving to Abu Dhabi from the UK.
Work history
Signaller
1 Year 8 Months- Managed train movements safely and efficiently using signalling equipment on railway networks.
- Operated signalling equipment and control panels, preventing on-track and off-track incidents to maintain safety.
- Coordinated with traffic controllers, drivers and other signallers to relay information on railway traffic, incidents, and security updates.
- Communicated with train drivers and other railway staff via radio to convey critical information.
- Responded promptly to incidents and emergencies, implementing contingency plans to maintain safety.
- Responded swiftly to schedule changes, minimising delays and ensuring smooth operations.
Restaurant manager
3 Years 6 Months- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning; maintained profitable margins whilst ensuring top-notch service quality.
- Demonstrated leadership with hands-on approach in completing daily tasks and motivating team through pre-shift briefs.
- Trained Front of House (FOH) staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experience.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak times, balancing workload and minimising overtime costs.
- Monitored stock levels to minimise waste and prevent over-ordering.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the restaurant premises, upheld reputation of the establishment.
- Created marketing strategies, including social media campaigns and local advertising, to boost restaurant visibility.
Skills
Safety critical communications training
Railway regulations knowledge
Emergency response preparedness
Operations management
Workload management
Effective decision-making abilities
Time management
Communication excellence
Staff training
Strong work ethic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
Diploma of Higher Education - Sports
GCSEs - Mathematics = C, English Language = C, Double Award Science = CC, Sports = M
Timeline
Signaller
Network Rail
2025.01 - CurrentRead More
Lancaster University
Bachelor of Science from Sports and Exercise Science
2022.09 - 2024.08Read More
Restaurant manager
La Brasserie
2017.03 - 2020.09Read More
Lakes College
Diploma of Higher Education from Business
2016.09 - 2018.09Read More
Millom School
Diploma of Higher Education from Sports
2014.09 - 2016.07Read More
Millom School
GCSEs from Mathematics = C, English Language = C, Double Award Science = CC, Sports = M
2009.09 - 2014.06Read More