Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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David Bower

Rayleigh,Essex

Summary

Dedicated Operations Professional focused on enhancing operational efficiency and passenger facilitation. Improved service delivery through effective staff supervision, motivation, and customer relations. Cultivated positive interactions and relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders while maintaining order and streamlining processes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Airport Duty Supervisor

London Southend Airport
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
2016.12 - Current

Escalated critical issues to senior management when

necessary, ensuring timely resolution of problems.

  • Managed staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
  • Improved passenger satisfaction through prompt resolution of complaints and issues.
  • Oversaw baggage handling systems, reducing lost luggage incidents significantly.
  • Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring a quick response from relevant departments.
  • Developed contingency plans for unexpected events such as flight delays or cancellations.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure employee and passenger safety.
  • Bolstered security measures by working closely with airport security teams.
  • Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
  • Received and resolved customer complaints escalated by staff.
  • Briefed and motivated staff to deliver daily operational requirements.

Supervisor

Basejump
Rayleigh, Essex
2016.01 - 2016.12
  • Assisted in establishing café operations and liaised with suppliers for timely product acquisition.
  • Planned for evacuations for the different areas of the park.
  • Main jobs included staff rota's, weekly KPI meetings, staff training and first aid.

Supervisor/Projectionist/Driver

Empire Cinema
Basildon, Essex
2011.11 - 2016.12
  • Scheduled films accurately to ensure timely screenings and enhance audience experience.
  • Oversaw various roles within the cinema, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Transported staff safely in company vehicle and managed stock collection from various sites.
  • Worked as part of the deliver team, health and safety team, retain team, AV (Audio Visual), and training team.
  • Planned 2 training events each year which included evacuation of the cinema and playing out different scenarios.

Travel Consultant

Airflights Direct Ltd
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
2006.11 - 2011.10
  • Handled enquiries for customer service team, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
  • Internet department and holiday bookings.
  • Selling flight only tickets.
  • Managed weekend opening and closing of the building.

Staff member

UCI cinema
Basildon , Essex
2005.07 - 2006.10
  • Served customers promptly and courteously for repeat business.
  • Served customers at food and beverage stand, ensuring satisfaction and prompt service.
  • Assisted customers with queries, improving overall experience.
  • Welcomed guests to create positive first impression.
  • Upheld cleanliness standards in workspace to maintain hygiene levels.

Education

BTEC in Travel and Tourism - Travel and Tourism

Southend College
Southend-on-Sea
2004.09 - 2006.07

Certificate in Leisure and Tourism - Leisure and Tourism

Southend College
Southend-on-Sea
2003.09 - 2004.07

GCSEs - Maths, English language, English literature, Travel & Tourism, Geography, Science and ICT

The Sweyne Park School
Rayleigh
1998.09 - 2003.07

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Passenger facilitation
  • Staff supervision
  • Customer relations
  • Communication proficiency

Affiliations

  • Watching sports including rugby, cricket, motor racing and football. Enjoy gaming, socialising with friends, theme parks, cinema and new places for holidays and day trips.

Accomplishments

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award

Customer Service Awards in the Travel Agency industry

Timeline

Airport Duty Supervisor

London Southend Airport
2016.12 - Current

Supervisor

Basejump
2016.01 - 2016.12

Supervisor/Projectionist/Driver

Empire Cinema
2011.11 - 2016.12

Travel Consultant

Airflights Direct Ltd
2006.11 - 2011.10

Staff member

UCI cinema
2005.07 - 2006.10

BTEC in Travel and Tourism - Travel and Tourism

Southend College
2004.09 - 2006.07

Certificate in Leisure and Tourism - Leisure and Tourism

Southend College
2003.09 - 2004.07

GCSEs - Maths, English language, English literature, Travel & Tourism, Geography, Science and ICT

The Sweyne Park School
1998.09 - 2003.07
David Bower