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David Egleton

Chichester,West Sussex

Summary

Mature customer focussed individual offering 10+ years of strong organisational and management skills. Now able to offer a keen eye for safety and maintenance standards. Knowledgeable about coordinating teams and ensuring smooth daily operations. Ready to use and develop skills in problem-solving, communication, and logistical planning in a Premises Support Officer role.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Premises Manager

Fordwater School, Summersdale Road, Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex
07.2023 - Current
  • Currently managing two new joiners to the team since November last year.
  • Have overall responsibility for maintenance and running of the school hydrotherapy pool including testing, cleaning and ordering of chemicals. Carry out weekly playground inspections too.
  • Accept deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
  • Maintain safe environment for everyone by adhering to school safety policies.
  • Perform daily opening duties, paying close attention to site security at all times.
  • Undertake decoration and improvement works to guarantee excellent presentation of premises.
  • Conduct weekly fire alarm tests.
  • Sustain building functionality by conducting plumbing, unblocking drains and other minor repairs.
  • Improve grounds appearance through regular grass cutting, weed killing and seasonal pruning.
  • Contact appropriate services in event of fire, break-ins and other emergencies.
  • Direct contractors for site repairs and record work performance after completion.
  • Enable efficient site operations by correctly maintaining and ordering cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Verify fire signage and equipment to be legally compliant.
  • Operate heating and hot water supply plant in line with instructions and carried out frost precaution procedures.
  • Deliver stringent health and safety compliance across all areas of the school.

School Minibus Driver

West Sussex County Council
Chichester, West Sussex
03.2021 - 07.2023

Picked pupils up from home and took them to school on time and ensured a safe and professional drive whilst doing so.

Picked the same pupils up in the afternoon from the school and delivered them home.

Responsible for good route planning and being able to liase with parents and school staff should any issues arise.

Carried out daily checks on my bus and reported them to the area office should any work be necessary.

Self employed Scenar and ENS practitioner

GenesysHealth
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Utilised advanced medical technology proficiently increasing efficiency in diagnostic procedures. Scenar is a specialist therapy utilising frequencies and resonances to elicit profound changes within the body.
  • Established therapeutic relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations.
  • Developed individualised treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
  • Communicated with patients to obtain medical history and discuss current symptoms and conditions.

Unemployed due to Covid

N/A
Chichester, West Sussex
03.2020 - 09.2020

Took time to enjoy time with family, completed large building works at home whilst looking for employment.

Chauffeur

Self employed
Chichester, West Sussex
11.2008 - 03.2020
  • Maintained clean driving record for safety assurance.
  • Delivered VIP clients safely to destinations using extensive knowledge of city streets and landmarks.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of local routes for expedited journeys.
  • Scheduled car services regularly, promoting smooth drives at all times.
  • Actively listened to client requests-ensured a personalised journey each time.
  • Prioritised safety by obeying all traffic laws whilst driving clients around town or during long trips out of city limits.
  • Kept calm under pressure when dealing with difficult situations or individuals on the job.
  • Assisted passengers with luggage to improve service quality.
  • Conducted routine vehicle checks, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Ensured punctuality by maintaining vehicle in top condition and adhering to schedules.
  • Communicated effectively to coordinate pick-ups and drop-offs.
  • Promoted company reputation for punctuality, cleanliness, reliability, and professionalism.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with courteous and professional behaviour.
  • Improved efficiency with proactive route planning and traffic monitoring.
  • Provided high-end service by anticipating passenger requirements.
  • Applied knowledge of GPS mapping and local traffic conditions to plan efficient, disruption-free routes.
  • Provided friendly and fast service, resulting in high number of repeat clients and referrals.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and vacuumed vehicles after rides to prepare for next customer.

Driving instructor

Excel Driving School
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2007 - 11.2008
  • Instructed learners on the importance of regular car maintenance leading to longer vehicle lifespan.
  • Maintained high safety standards by conducting detailed vehicle inspections before each driving session.
  • Managed scheduling of lessons, offering flexibility for busy learners whilst maintaining efficiency.
  • Fostered safe driving habits, resulting in students becoming responsible motorists.

Account manager

Prudential Assurance Company
Reading, Berkshire
09.2006 - 09.2007

Calling on Independent Financial Advisers to get them to recommend my company's products to their clients.

  • Delivered presentations to potential clients, securing new business partnerships.
  • Led team meetings for efficient communication and project updates.
  • Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.
  • Managed business relationships to ensure loyalty and long-term commitment.
  • Facilitated training sessions to upskill junior team members.
  • Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.

Account Manager

AXA Sunlife
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2003 - 10.2006

Calling on IFA's to get them to recommend AXA's Life and Pension products to their client's.


  • Managed business relationships to ensure loyalty and long-term commitment.
  • Assured timely delivery of products and services to meet customer expectations.
  • Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.
  • Collaborated with sales team for achieving shared objectives.
  • Led team meetings for efficient communication and project updates.
  • Established strong rapport with clients through regular communication.
  • Delivered presentations to potential clients, securing new business partnerships.
  • Generated KPI reports to illustrate overall performance.
  • Identified and qualified new sales leads, conducting market research to reach new sectors.

Account Manager

National Provident Institution
Southampton, Hampshire
11.1990 - 09.2003

Calling on IFA's to get them to recommend NPI's products to their clients.


I was regularly within the top 10% for sales performance culminating in my last year having joined what was termed the Millionaires Club where I was able to achieve 2 million in annual premiums or single premiums divided by 10.


Was made redundant due to NPI closing to new business in September 2003.

Independent Financial Adviser

Horsham Financial Services
Horsham, West Sussex
06.1990 - 10.1990

Selling and advising on Life and Pension products direct to the general public. I was offered a role by one of my clients to become an IFA. The salary was too good to turn down but in reality the role was not to my liking and I missed to camaraderie of a team environment and looked to get back into broker sales

  • Managed client portfolios to achieve financial goals.
  • Achieved client satisfaction by providing tailored financial advice.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance at all times.
  • Assisted clients in understanding complex financial concepts with ease.

Account manager

Standard Life
Brighton, West Sussex
05.1988 - 10.1990

Calling on IFA's to get them to recommend my company's products to their clients.


  • Facilitated training sessions to upskill junior team members.
  • Achieved client satisfaction by managing key accounts effectively.
  • Managed business relationships to ensure loyalty and long-term commitment.
  • Established strong rapport with clients through regular communication.
  • Delivered presentations to potential clients, securing new business partnerships.
  • Nurtured client relationships, scheduling on-site visits or off-site meetings to touch base on account needs.

Life Inspector

Prudential Assurance
Chichester, West Sussex
05.1983 - 05.1988

Looked after a book of business in the Chichester Area. I was "The Man from the Pru" I sold Industrial Branch, Ordinary Branch and General Branch policies to my clients.

Finance assistant

West Sussex County Council
Chichester, West Sussex
07.1978 - 03.1983
  • Performed general administrative tasks, enhancing overall departmental productivity.
  • Supported the Finance Manager in preparing year-end accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.

Education

NVQ Level 4 Financial Planning Certificate - Financial Planning

Financial Planning Institute
West Sussex
02.2000 - 02.2003

7 O levels - Maths, English, Physics, Art , History, Technical Drawing, English Communication

Chichester High School for Boys
Chichester
09.1972 - 07.1978

Skills

  • Flexible, analytical with a desire to give excellent service
  • Comfortable about working individually but also a good team player
  • Good at managing others
  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Compassionate, empathetic and very intuitive

Timeline

Assistant Premises Manager

Fordwater School, Summersdale Road, Chichester
07.2023 - Current

School Minibus Driver

West Sussex County Council
03.2021 - 07.2023

Self employed Scenar and ENS practitioner

GenesysHealth
09.2020 - 06.2023

Unemployed due to Covid

N/A
03.2020 - 09.2020

Chauffeur

Self employed
11.2008 - 03.2020

Driving instructor

Excel Driving School
09.2007 - 11.2008

Account manager

Prudential Assurance Company
09.2006 - 09.2007

Account Manager

AXA Sunlife
09.2003 - 10.2006

NVQ Level 4 Financial Planning Certificate - Financial Planning

Financial Planning Institute
02.2000 - 02.2003

Account Manager

National Provident Institution
11.1990 - 09.2003

Independent Financial Adviser

Horsham Financial Services
06.1990 - 10.1990

Account manager

Standard Life
05.1988 - 10.1990

Life Inspector

Prudential Assurance
05.1983 - 05.1988

Finance assistant

West Sussex County Council
07.1978 - 03.1983

7 O levels - Maths, English, Physics, Art , History, Technical Drawing, English Communication

Chichester High School for Boys
09.1972 - 07.1978
David Egleton