David Thomson
Daytrader
Whitehaven
Summary
Professional Summary: A versatile professional with a background in self-employment as an automated day trader, utilizing Python to streamline trading strategies and generate income with minimal time investment. Additionally, I bring three years of experience as a self-employed delivery courier in the Whitehaven area.
Experienced in managing a comprehensive house renovation project, demonstrating strong work ethic, adaptability, teamwork, and physical capabilities. Skilled in addressing unforeseen circumstances and coordinating with others to achieve project success. Working as a HGV driver at Caterite since October 2023.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
HGV Class 1 Driver
Caterite
Whitehaven, Cumbria
2023.10 - Current
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Collected and returned HGVs to and from depots, maintaining good timekeeping across shift changes.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.
- Offered flexibility in working hours, covering evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Daytrader
Self-employed sole trader
Whitehaven, UK
2005.10 - 2023.10
- Develop algorithmic trading systems for financial market execution, resulting in ~50% profit increase and 95% work hour reduction
- Conduct R&D of trading opportunities using market data
- Develop software primarily in Python
- Optimize software for enhanced performance
- Implement risk and money management strategies to safeguard capital
- Maintain comprehensive trade database, refining trading systems based on records
- Perform ongoing maintenance and monitoring, adjusting trading parameters to suit market conditions
Courier
Evri
Whitehaven, Cumbria
2001.08 - 2004.06
On a part-time basis.
Daily delivery volume of 100-150 parcels.
Deliver packages within specified timebands
Loading and unloading of own vehicle
Route planning
Warehouseman
Retail Variations
Workington, Cumbria
2003.09 - 2004.01
- Packing and picking
- Loading and unloading
- Was included in last batch of five people to be released after seasonal hire of over 100
- Perfect attendance
Education
Degree (incomplete) - Chemistry
Open University
2003.09 - 2005.02
A-levels - Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Whitehaven
Whitehaven 2001.09 - 2003.08
GCSEs -
Whitehaven
WhitehavenSkills
Organization and Time Management
Problem-Solving
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Risk management
Software / Python programming
Physical stamina
Task prioritisation
Task monitoring
Collaboration
Coordination
Timeline
HGV Class 1 Driver
Caterite
2023.10 - Current
Daytrader
Self-employed sole trader
2005.10 - 2023.10
Warehouseman
Retail Variations
2003.09 - 2004.01
Degree (incomplete) - Chemistry
Open University
2003.09 - 2005.02
A-levels - Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Whitehaven
2001.09 - 2003.08
Courier
Evri
2001.08 - 2004.06
GCSEs -
Whitehaven