Donald Brighton
manchester,North West
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in communication excellence and resilience under pressure, adept at adapting to changing environments. Demonstrates expertise in planning and organising tasks, staff training, and trainee mentoring, ensuring efficient site surveying and snagging defect rectification. Skilled in conducting site inspections with a focus on health and safety training, compliance management, and equipment operation. Committed to safety consciousness while delivering exceptional customer service through interpersonal communication. Career goals include advancing in roles that leverage these competencies to enhance operational efficiency and team development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MOT Site Manager
Superbike Factory
Macclesfield, Cheshire East
03.2020 - Current
- Ensured safety protocols for minimal workplace accidents.
- Delivered high volumes of MOT's within deadline by closely monitoring progress and standards.
- Oversaw daily operations on-site, and management of DVSA proceedures.
- Demonstrated management skills during challenging circumstances.
- Maintained site cleanliness, contributing to improved work environment.
- Conducted regular risk assessments with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff, enhancing skill development.
- Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
Self Employed Entertainer
The Big Quiz
manchester, Lancashire
05.2002 - 02.2020
- Delivered engaging performances by incorporating audience interaction into routines.
- Provided entertainment at charity events strengthening corporate social responsibility image.
- Engaged with the public during off-stage hours, fostering relationships within the community.
- Ensured safety measures adhered whilst performing potentially dangerous stunts.
- Performed at various venues to enhance public engagement in cultural activities.
- Stayed up-to-date on trending entertainment genres to keep acts relevant and appealing.
- Collaborated with other performers to synchronise acts, enhancing overall show quality.
- Developed fun, engaging learning experiences for children of varying ages.
- Minimised hazards and risks when preparing staging areas.
- Showcased skills and abilities to impress customers and exceed their expectations.
Communications officer
Smile, Co-operative Bank
Manchester, Manchester
09.1998 - 04.2002
- Regularly communicated with all staff keeping them abreast of important updates.
- Coordinated community outreach events for improved local and national relations.
- Communicated with various charity's through our own raise a smile fundraising team, strengthening the company's public image.
- Worked closely with HR department on employee engagement initiatives resulting in increased job satisfaction among staff members.
- Worked alongside internal and external teams to create strategic multi-channel communication plans.
Education
GCSEs -
Culcheth Hight School
Warrington 09.1986 - 05.1991
Skills
- Communication excellence
- Resilient under pressure
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Planning and organising tasks
- Staff training
- Trainee mentoring
- Site surveying
- Snagging and defect rectification
- Site Inspections
- Health and safety training
- Compliance management
- Equipment operation
- Safety consciousness
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal communication
Affiliations
- steam engineering in my own workshop
Accomplishments
First Aid trained 08/07/2025 - 07/07/2025
Mental Health first aider with many courses completed.
Timeline
MOT Site Manager
Superbike Factory
03.2020 - Current
Self Employed Entertainer
The Big Quiz
05.2002 - 02.2020
Communications officer
Smile, Co-operative Bank
09.1998 - 04.2002
GCSEs -
Culcheth Hight School
09.1986 - 05.1991