Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
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References
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Derek McLean

DUNFERMLINE,Fife

Summary

Dedicated Associate with more than twenty years leadership and managerial experience, Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Confident in mentoring new team members as well as looking to help the growth of more experience associates to develop new skills. Likes to take on challenging new roles while prioritising work to achieve goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Amazon Associate

Amazon
Dunfermline, Fife
03.2020 - Current

Since my starting date I have worked in multiple departments including Customer returns non sort, ICQA and most recent Inbound stow. During my tenure I have been a proxy team lead in Both customer return and now in stow. I have also learned numerous roles across these departments including TSI, PG, Audit, Problem solve, Instructor, IOL, and FUD hunter to name but a few.


Senior care assistant

S & J Barbour
Dunfermline, Fife
12.2005 - 03.2020

Working closely with a husband and wife both with cerebral palsy to ensure a healthy, calm and harmonious living environment in there own home. My duties included the hiring of staff, making rotas, Ensuring clean and safe living environment, Medication administration, Help with personal finance and demonstrate empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviour or emotional distress from my clients.

Bar manager/Licensee

London & Edinburgh Inns
Various, Scotland
03.2001 - 12.2005

Responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, Mentoring new staff members on customer service protocols and having a supportive work atmosphere, Managing cash handling procedures, Promoting special offers and events, Monitoring stock levels, Planned staff rotas to meet customer demand and coordinate with front and back of house to maximise guest satisfaction.

Assistant bar manager

Active Bars
Ibiza/Tenerife, Spain
04.1999 - 02.2001

Liaising closely with the managers in any one of five very busy entertainment bars in and around San Antonio Bay, Supporting bar manager with administrative tasks, Creating enticing seasonal drink specials to increase sales and ensuring staff and customers alike both enjoy themselves in a safe and fun environment.

Part time bar person/Door steward

The Watering hole
Dunfermline, Fife
07.1993 - 03.1999

Duties Varied from serving people at the bar to greeting people at the door, Checking Identification for age verification, Demonstrating flexibility in shift patterns to cover busy periods or staff absences, Provide product knowledge to improve customer experience and keeping the bar area clean.

Maintenance jobber

Dunlop textiles
Dunfermline, Fife
08.1990 - 03.1999

Repairing and cleaning of textile machinery, Quickly learned and applied new skills, Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately, completed duties to deliver on targets and improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Information Technology 1 & 2

Lauder College
Dunfermline, Fife
08.1997 - 04.1998

Certificate of Higher Education - Basic applications of behavioural science

Lauder College
Dunfermline, Fife
08.1997 - 04.1998

GCSEs - English

Linwood Hall
Leven, Fife
08.1988 - 05.1990

GCSEs - Maths

Linwood Hall
Leven, Fife
08.1988 - 05.1990

GCSEs - Science

Linwood Hall
Leven, Fife

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Resourcefulness
  • Team Leadership
  • People development
  • Results-Driven attitude
  • Mentoring new team members
  • Public speaking confidence
  • Work prioritisation

Affiliations

  • Enjoy most sports and used to compete in boxing and mixed martial arts, Spending free time with family

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Amazon Associate

Amazon
03.2020 - Current

Senior care assistant

S & J Barbour
12.2005 - 03.2020

Bar manager/Licensee

London & Edinburgh Inns
03.2001 - 12.2005

Assistant bar manager

Active Bars
04.1999 - 02.2001

Certificate of Higher Education - Information Technology 1 & 2

Lauder College
08.1997 - 04.1998

Certificate of Higher Education - Basic applications of behavioural science

Lauder College
08.1997 - 04.1998

Part time bar person/Door steward

The Watering hole
07.1993 - 03.1999

Maintenance jobber

Dunlop textiles
08.1990 - 03.1999

GCSEs - English

Linwood Hall
08.1988 - 05.1990

GCSEs - Maths

Linwood Hall
08.1988 - 05.1990

GCSEs - Science

Linwood Hall
Derek McLean