Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Diogo Fernandes

Ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

A dedicated and hardworking professional with experience across fast‑paced warehouse operations, automotive upholstery, and disciplined team‑based environments. Recognized for reliability, strong problem‑solving abilities, and the capacity to handle challenging tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in teamwork, leadership, and adapting quickly to new responsibilities and operational demands. Background includes key‑worker duties during the COVID‑19 pandemic, staff training responsibilities, and consistent adherence to safety protocols. Brings a disciplined work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement to every role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
Ipswich, Suffolk
2023.05 - Current
Overview:

Consistently approached each shift with readiness and determination, performing duties efficiently while maintaining strong customer‑first focus. Dedication, reliability, and high performance led to selection as Amazon Ambassador, supporting and training new employees.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  • Scanned and stowed parcels accurately and efficiently into designated locations
  • Managed picking routes with customer‑focused approach to ensure timely parcel sorting and delivery readiness
  • Maintained clean, organized, safe warehouse environment
  • Restocked shelves with bags and ensured inventory areas remained fully supplied
  • Sorted parcels into correct locations to support smooth workflow and dispatch operations
  • Trained new starters on:
    Proper equipment usage
    Safe lifting techniques
    Correct PPE use
    Fire exit locations and emergency procedures
  • Assisted teams with heavy lifting and complex problem‑solving tasks, improving operational efficiency
  • Recognized for strong work ethic and leadership potential, resulting in Ambassador selection
Problem‑Solving Responsibilities:
  • Trusted to handle problem‑solving tasks, including correcting parcels sent to wrong stations, fixing mislabeled or damaged packages, and ensuring items were processed accurately and safely.

Motor Vehicle Upholsterer

DK Schweizer
Colchester, Essex
2022.11 - 2023.05
  • Completed assigned tasks to high standard, including challenging or complex work
  • Trained from scratch by experienced technician, quickly developing practical skills and confidence
  • Removed old leather/vinyl seats, headrests, and armrests without causing damage
  • Installed new upholstery with precision, ensuring clean, professional finish
  • Used heat gun carefully to treat and remove crease marks on leather and vinyl surfaces
  • Operated drills and other tools to safely remove and reinstall car seats and components

Handballer

A&S Recruitment
Felixstowe, Suffolk
2022.02 - 2022.11

Container Unloading & Palletising

  • Unloaded containers efficiently and stacked items safely onto pallets for port health inspections
  • Followed safety guidelines and warehouse regulations, consistently using PPE and adhering to proper procedures to maintain safe working environment
  • Inspected unloaded goods for damages or discrepancies, reported issues to supervisors, and followed established protocols for handling damaged items

Warehouse Operative

Amazon
Ipswich, Suffolk
2020.10 - 2022.02

Warehouse Operative / Key Worker COVID‑19 Period:

  • Worked throughout peak COVID‑19 pandemic as designated Key Worker, ensuring essential goods were processed and delivered on time
  • Operated under strict safety measures, including constant camera monitoring, maintaining mandatory 2‑meter distance, and wearing masks in warm, physically demanding environments
  • Enforced social‑distancing rules on warehouse floor, carrying sign to remind staff to keep 2‑meter distance and speaking with individuals who failed to follow guidelines
  • Performed pick and stage duties, ensuring customer orders were picked, scanned, and prepared for dispatch with high accuracy
  • Maintained strong speed and precision while scanning and stowing parcels into correct locations during period of extremely high demand
  • Demonstrated reliability, resilience, and professionalism while working under pressure in challenging, rapidly changing conditions

Education

GCSEs - BTEC Sports

Stoke High School
Ipswich, Suffolk
2016.09 - 2019.07

GCSEs - English Literature

Stoke High School
Ipswich, Suffolk
2014.09 - 2019.07

GCSEs - Portuguese

Stoke High School
Ipswich, Suffolk
2014.09 - 2019.07

GCSEs - Maths

Stoke High School
Ipswich, Suffolk
2014.09 - 2019.07

GCSEs - English Language

Suffolk New College
Ipswich
2020.09 - 2020.12

NVQ Level 3 - Uniformed Public Services

Suffolk New College
Ipswich
2020.09 - 2022.07

Skills

  • NCS - National Citizen Service Award
  • Work experience in structured, disciplined, and fast‑paced environments
  • Crime Scene Investigation (introductory exposure)
  • Marching and drill discipline
  • Ability to correctly read and use maps, including 4–10 figure grid references
  • Competent in reading and following bearings
  • Experience using risk assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
  • Strong self‑discipline and reliability
  • Effective teamwork and communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Extended Diploma
  • Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, demonstrated through competitive chess; invited to a professional‑level tournament during primary school

Affiliations

  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Gaming

Accomplishments

    Primary School Chess Champion 2014

    NCS (National Citizen Service) Award

    Joined Ipswich Basketball Club Under‑14s First Team

Certification

Cat B License,

PPT License,

High Level Order Picker License

Languages

English
Native
Portuguese
Native
French
Elementary

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
2023.05 - Current

Motor Vehicle Upholsterer

DK Schweizer
2022.11 - 2023.05

Handballer

A&S Recruitment
2022.02 - 2022.11

Warehouse Operative

Amazon
2020.10 - 2022.02

GCSEs - English Language

Suffolk New College
2020.09 - 2020.12

NVQ Level 3 - Uniformed Public Services

Suffolk New College
2020.09 - 2022.07

GCSEs - BTEC Sports

Stoke High School
2016.09 - 2019.07

GCSEs - English Literature

Stoke High School
2014.09 - 2019.07

GCSEs - Portuguese

Stoke High School
2014.09 - 2019.07

GCSEs - Maths

Stoke High School
2014.09 - 2019.07
Diogo Fernandes