David Gerald Millar

Control of Post Room where I then progressed to a trainee graphic designer, technical drawer and model set building for new contract presentations also attended completed leisure projects within the UK and Europe.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Assisting with the organisation, cataloguing and preservation of drawings.

I organised all publications throughout East/North and North West London involving sales, poster advertising, liaising with newsagents and wholesalers including arranging events. Company car was supplied. Ad hoc duties, extra security role offered responsibility for locking and closing up the premises and securing the office building setting alarms.

• Served as first point of contact with exceptional communication skills.
• Organised newspaper delivery schedules for punctual distribution.
• Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of products and services.

I was one of the first employees at Tonerflow. The company grew and expanded very quickly, with over 35 staff to supervise on a daily basis with production requirements and targets.

• Research and development off new toner cartridges to recycle.
• Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency.
• Innovated production techniques, resulting in cost-saving measures.
• Provided quotations to manufacture specialised goods and products, establishing contracts with suppliers.

Car sales representative for the company selling new and used cars including sales events and competitions. Dagenham Motors bought out Dover Court Motor Company shortly after I joined.

• Participated in team-building activities, promoting a harmonious work environment.
• Promoted up-sell opportunities during customer interactions, boosting overall revenue generation.
• Collaborated with the marketing department for effective promotional campaigns.

I was head hunted to reinvent a failed toner production format and retrain the productivity of the team.

• Sourced most cost-effective new and existing products to meet procurement and efficiently.
• Meeting daily targets in a hectic new competitive cartridge market.
• Daily running of all factory falsities and overseeing 15 employees.
• Worked closely with finance team to manage budgets effectively.

A passion of mine has always been VW air cooled vehicles since a teenager. I started a new venture of solely importing classic VW cars from America to start a restoration business which was going excellent from the start. This included magazine front cover features, car shoots and classic show events. Unfortunately there was a destructive fire within the premises that ended the business venture, which then I struggled to restart including recouping years off rare and nostalgic parts.

• Complex handling and shipping requirements across America.
• Working with the relevant authorities, HMRC, DVLA.
• Prepared detailed/picture reports outlining work undertaken during each restoration project.
• Utilised specialised tools and equipment in the repair and restoration process, enhancing precision.
• Procured rare car parts for restoration projects, ensuring authenticity where possible. Collaborated with clients to understand their vision for the restored vehicle.
• Restored classic vehicles to original condition through meticulous attention to detail also carrying out bespoke custom modifications depending on project.
• Dissembled and reassembled engines.

After the upset with the fire, my trusted friend for over 25 years welcomed me into his classic VW restoration business XYZ. Again, solely importing classic VW cars and carrying out bespoke restorations.

Additionally, I worked at weekends working with another trusted self employed friend. I would assist assembling and fitting kitchens, assembling flat packed furniture. Ground work including concreting fence posts and fencing, laying patios which also involved garden maintenance. Cutting grass areas including trees, bushes and trimming shaping and cut backs.