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Dawid Kruk

Bathgate,West Lothian

Summary

Turning my automotive passion into a profession, swiftly developing new skills such as spray painting, buffing and delivering vehicles to highest standards possible. By being passionate about valeting, it had led me to become a Site Manager in just two months and taking over a Western Commercial site, which had resulted in an increase of vehicle turnover, working closely with my team to ensure productivity and prepping vans in a matter of hours, whether that be a brand new vehicle being ready to be delivered to a customer, or a used stock vehicle which needs to be photographed. Filling out daily timesheets with employees attendance, to maintaining weekly stock checks to minimize chemical shortage. Upkeeping closely relationship with Western Commercial PDI Manager, Vehicle Progressor and Salesman to deliver highest customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Site manager

TLC Car Care
Broxburn, West Lothian
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw stock inventory, minimising chemical shortages.
  • Processed timesheets, ensuring timely remuneration for staff members.
  • Delivered training programmes enhancing employee skillsets'.
  • Managed client relationships, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Resolved conflicts for improved customer relationships.
  • Delivering and ensuring highest standard of vehicle completion.
  • Managing and engaging with a team to provide on-time vehicle delivery suitable for customer.
  • Sharing and implementing own valeting methods with the team to improve sustainability, efficiency and productivity.
  • Making sure valet bay area is kept up to health & safety procedures, following PPE regulations and workplace is kept clean and organised at all times.

Valet

TLC Car Care
Newbridge, Edinburgh
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained pristine condition of vehicles by performing regular checks and cleanings.
  • Provided efficient valet service whilst maintaining utmost respect for guest property.
  • Delivered high standard of service which led to repeat business from satisfied customers.
  • Demonstrated dedication towards punctuality, reliability, resulting in consistent positive feedback from clients.
  • Completed all tasks promptly without compromising on quality of service provided,.
  • Handled delicate situations tactfully; diffusing potential issues before they escalated.

Delivery Driver

Self Employed
Bathgate, West Lothian
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures, providing friendly and patient personalised service.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded packages with zero material damage.
  • Applied personal road knowledge and GPS software to setting shortest and appropriate routes, accounting for weather and road closures.
  • Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care, ensuring interior and exterior are met to highest presentation standards.


Advice Shop Volunteer

West Lothian Council
Bathgate, West Lothian
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Tested West Lothian Council services as a 'Mystery Shopper', collecting feedback based on effectiveness and overall advice given by the employee, as a result of given feedback slight improvements had been implemented into services provided for the public.
  • Currently performing as a data analyst, reviewing feedback surveys provided by West Lothian Council customers and Macmillan Cancer Support, inserting given data onto the councils database system.

Warehouse Operative

Challenge-TRG
Livingston, West Lothian
04.2021 - 07.2024
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space, following strict health and safety guidelines to ensure myself and others are safe.
  • Prepared assignments for timely dispatch and safe transportations, keeping track of stock sent to the right store.
  • Training new and existing colleagues for Booker software, presenting how to use equipment and how assignments are carried out.
  • Unloading goods-in lorries, breaking down pallets with stock to provide easier picking order.
  • Trained for numerous MHE equipments.

Education

GCSEs - English, Maths, ICT, Science, Polish

Cecil Jones Academy
Southend-on-Sea
09.2012 - 05.2018

A-Levels - Information Technology

South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea
09.2018 - 05.2020

SVQ Level 5 - Uniformed Public Services

West Lothian College
Livingston
08.2022 - 06.2023

SCQF Level 6 - Business

West Lothian College
Livingston
08.2023 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Database Management
  • First Aid
  • Full UK Driving License
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Expert problem solving
  • Training
  • Quality Control
  • Stock control management
  • Timesheet management
  • Attendance record keeping
  • Managing vehicle bookings
  • Managing performances

Timeline

Site manager

TLC Car Care
11.2024 - Current

Valet

TLC Car Care
09.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver

Self Employed
03.2024 - 09.2024

Advice Shop Volunteer

West Lothian Council
01.2024 - 07.2024

SCQF Level 6 - Business

West Lothian College
08.2023 - 06.2024

SVQ Level 5 - Uniformed Public Services

West Lothian College
08.2022 - 06.2023

Warehouse Operative

Challenge-TRG
04.2021 - 07.2024

A-Levels - Information Technology

South Essex College
09.2018 - 05.2020

GCSEs - English, Maths, ICT, Science, Polish

Cecil Jones Academy
09.2012 - 05.2018
Dawid Kruk