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Education
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David Hodder

Birchington,Kent

Summary

I am a highly skilled professional with a strong ability to remain calm under pressure, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Proven track record in team building and motivational leadership, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Committed to leveraging these strengths to drive organisational success and achieve career growth.

I enjoy challenging new roles, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work history

Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's
Birchington, Kent
2018.06 - Current

I have been with Sainsbury's for the past eight years, during which time I have gained wide-ranging experience across multiple departments, including Customer Experience, Food, Food Services/counters,petrol, Commercial and Convenience.

While in supermarkets, I was tasked with supervising the store front end (tills) on many occasions, which included,

  • Resolving customer questions and complaints promptly,
  • Supporting colleagues in whatever was required
  • Coordinated with other colleagues to maintain consistency across shifts.
  • Assigning Jobs to colleagues during their shift
  • Completed necessary paperwork for compliance purposes when working in high-risk areas like petrol or food services.
  • Trained team members and improved their skill set.
  • Supported management for the seamless operation of the store
  • I thrive well under pressure was able meet all the store's needs.

Bussiness owner

N/A
Ramsgate
2006.01 - 2015.04

I owned an established computer business and shop offering repairs and support to the general pubic and small businesses in my area for a number of years.

Senior engineer

HP/Compaq
Reading
1995.03 - 2005.09

I was with HP/Compaq for 10 years and while at the company, I climbed to become a Senior Hardware Engineer. Managing a small team of engineers with their roles of repairing on-site corporate computer systems and my roles included

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  • Organisings time to maintain efficient repair times
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting issues.
  • Assessed client needs to provide the correct support.
  • Organising the engineer's time to maintain efficient repair times
  • Processed timesheets for prompt staff
  • Alloacting time off and arranging cover

Education

Higher National Diploma - Electro Mechanical Engineering

Thanet Techincal College
Broadstairs, Kent
09/1987 - 04/1989

City & Guilds Level 4 - Micro Electronic Systems

Thanet Techincal College
Broadstairs, Kent
09/1987 - 04/1989

O levels and CSEs -

Hereson Secondary School
Ramsgate, Kent
06.1986

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Motivational

Affiliations

  • I am a massive retro video game collector which I enjoying sharing with friends and familys
  • A huge lego fan with lego everywhere with in my home and spend many hours with my grandchild playing
  • Fim and music play a part of my life, Enjoying night out to listern at home
  • Electronics and repair, I great pride and achievement repairing vintage audio equipment and other items. Which I do on a regular basis

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's
2018.06 - Current

Bussiness owner

N/A
2006.01 - 2015.04

Senior engineer

HP/Compaq
1995.03 - 2005.09

Higher National Diploma - Electro Mechanical Engineering

Thanet Techincal College
09/1987 - 04/1989

City & Guilds Level 4 - Micro Electronic Systems

Thanet Techincal College
09/1987 - 04/1989

O levels and CSEs -

Hereson Secondary School
David Hodder