Daniel King
Newtownabbey,Co. Antrim
Summary
With 4.5 years experience in a busy office/ administration environment, I am fully aware of the skills and attitude required to ensure the completion of projects and day to day tasks. I combine organisational skills such as goal setting and time management with interpersonal skills such as great written and spoken communication. This allows me to thrive in an efficient working environment allowing for successful collaborative and individual performance. I am confident that I will become a valuable asset and I am excited at the prospect of learning new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Admin Assistant
PACK & SEND
Darwin and Melbourne, Australia
2024.05 - 2025.09
- Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with key accounts.
- Positive attitude towards solving complex problems.
- Providing long term strategies tailored to specific customer needs facilitating growth.
- Auditing outgoing payments and invoices to ensure accuracy from suppliers.
- Meeting strict deadlines including auctions and exhibitions.
- Creating bespoke experience tailored to each customer.
- Handling various methods of payment and ensuring accounts were up to date.
Bar and Waiting Staff
Element Bar
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
2023.12 - 2024.04
- Providing high quality customer experience through engaging customer interactions.
- Ensuring compliance with local legislation.
- Navigating a high stress environment.
- Cultivating a stronger work ethic.
Various Roles
Montgomery Transport Group
Newtwownabbey, Co. Antrim
2020.12 - 2023.09
- During my time at Montgomery Transport, I progressed rapidly and took on three distinct roles:
Customs Subject Matter Expert and Trainer
Montgomery Transport Group, Newtownabbey
Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
2022.11 - 2023.09
- Creating tools to increase productivity and accuracy using Microsoft excel.
- Utilising team members' individual strengths and motivating individuals to achieve their potential.
- Providing training to individuals new to the team
- Identifying areas of improvement within the team and creating training resources to tackle weak points.
- Holding training seminars to explain updated legislation using Microsoft power-point.
- Ongoing contribution into large-scale projects.
- Creating new and updating current workflows and procedures to create more robust practices.
- Reading legislation to anticipate and address complex problems while remaining compliant.
- Using audit reports to pinpoint and resolve gaps in knowledge by providing constructive feedback.
- Reporting to management through written reports and presenting during meetings.
Customs Broker
Montgomery Transport Group,
Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
2022.05 - 2022.11
- Data entry with strict attention to detail.
- Accommodate each customer's unique requirements while adhering to legislation.
- Communicating with government bodies in compliance with established protocols.
- Adapting to a dynamic environment.
Admin Assistant
Montgomery Transport Group
Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim
2020.12 - 2022.04
- Managing a busy email inbox including assigning tasks to other team members.
- Interfacing with multiple software packages.
- Providing support to other departments within the organisation.
- Providing fast paced solutions for time sensitive matters.
Team Member
Various
2017.07 - 2020.12
- While I was studying at university, I held various roles in the fast food, bars and restaurant Industry.
- Working as part of a diverse team
- Communicating directly with customers and working to exceed their expectations
- Efficient time management and organisational skills
- Team Member – KFC, Belfast (May 2020 – Dec 2020)
- Team Member – Stonegate Pub Company – The Aardvark, Coventry (Oct 2018 – Mar 2020)
- Bar Staff / Waiting Staff / Catering Staff – Knags Bar & Grill / Prestige Catering, Glengormley (Apr 2019 – Aug 2019)
- Team Member / Kitchen Porter – YangTze, Newtownabbey (Jun 2018 – Sep 2018)
- Team Member – Burger King, Belfast International Airport (Jul 2017 – Sep 2017)
Education
BSc - Psychology
Coventry University
Coventry 2017.09 - 2020.06
GCSE & A-Levels -
St. Malachy's College
Belfast 2010.09 - 2017.07
A-Level - Sociology
Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast 2016.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Computer Literate- Show a high level of competency in all Microsoft Office programmes – 9 Years
- Communication Skills- Through university teamwork and presentation skills were honed to allow for effective communication – 5 Years
- Written Communication- Ability to effectively communicate through written text -5 Years
- Time management- The ability to complete tasks to a high standard while meeting deadlines – 5 Years
- Leadership/ Business skills- Working in a thriving business in a leadership role emerged improving skills surrounding leadership and knowledge of the world of business- 3 Years
Certification
- EDLC Presentation Software Award- Training in Microsoft PowerPoint and the components of a compelling presentation
- Level 3 Customs Practitioner award- Distinction- Award that aims to inform the student on the international trade environment, with an understanding of the resources available to effectively manage customs risk.
Affiliations
- Live Music
- Reading
- Comedy
References
1. Troy Hobson
- Company: Pack and Send Melbourne
- Job Title: Store Manager
- Relationship: Previous Manager
- Phone: +61 408 250 900
- Email: melbournecity3@packsend.com.au
2. Ciaran McVarnock
- Company: Health & Social Care Trusts (Previously KFC)
- Job Title: Student Pharmacy Technician (Previously Assistant Manager)
- Relationship: Previous Assistant Manager
- Phone: +44 7842 600764
- Email: ciaran474@hotmail.com
Timeline
Admin Assistant
PACK & SEND
2024.05 - 2025.09
Bar and Waiting Staff
Element Bar
2023.12 - 2024.04
Customs Subject Matter Expert and Trainer
Montgomery Transport Group, Newtownabbey
2022.11 - 2023.09
Customs Broker
Montgomery Transport Group,
2022.05 - 2022.11
Various Roles
Montgomery Transport Group
2020.12 - 2023.09
Admin Assistant
Montgomery Transport Group
2020.12 - 2022.04
BSc - Psychology
Coventry University
2017.09 - 2020.06
Team Member
Various
2017.07 - 2020.12
A-Level - Sociology
Belfast Metropolitan College
2016.09 - 2017.07
GCSE & A-Levels -
St. Malachy's College
2010.09 - 2017.07