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David Thomson

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
10.2023 - 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
10.2005 - 10.2023
  • 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
08.2001 - 06.2004

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
09.2003 - 01.2004
  • 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
09.2003 - 02.2005

A-levels - Chemistry, Biology, Geography

Whitehaven
Whitehaven
09.2001 - 08.2003

GCSEs -

Whitehaven
Whitehaven

Skills

    Organization and Time Management

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Timeline

HGV Class 1 Driver

Caterite
10.2023 - Current

Daytrader

Self-employed sole trader
10.2005 - 10.2023

Warehouseman

Retail Variations
09.2003 - 01.2004

Degree (incomplete) - Chemistry

Open University
09.2003 - 02.2005

A-levels - Chemistry, Biology, Geography

Whitehaven
09.2001 - 08.2003

Courier

Evri
08.2001 - 06.2004

GCSEs -

Whitehaven
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