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Gary McClelland

3 Blackman Gardens, Aldershot,Hampshire

Summary

I am a qualified carpenter with 18 years of experience specialising in timber windows, doors, sash windows, and heritage property restoration. Throughout my career, I have progressed through the industry to my current position as Operations Director, demonstrating a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality in every aspect of my work.

In my current role with a Surrey-based firm, I am responsible for surveying and measuring, identifying customer requirements, and recommending suitable window and door solutions for both residential and commercial properties. I have extensive experience preparing quotations, managing customer enquiries, and overseeing projects from initial consultation through to installation. Working closely with office staff, workshop teams, and installers, I ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standard. I am recognised for my excellent communication skills, professional approach, and ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike. Equally comfortable working independently or leading teams, I am highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

As an ex-forces professional, I bring a disciplined, dependable, and conscientious approach to my work. I am trustworthy, reliable, punctual, and hardworking, with strong leadership qualities that enable me to motivate others and achieve positive outcomes. I am now seeking a new and challenging opportunity where I can apply my extensive experience, practical knowledge, and leadership skills to make a valuable contribution.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Director

Camberley Glass & Windows
01.2024 - Current
  • Here again I have progressed from installer to operations director, my knowledge, experience and customer feedback has once again been noticed and utilised within the company helping it grow from a troubled disjointed company to a more efficient, quality driven business that is now making money again.
  • I manage everything from the sales guys, the office staff to the installation teams, I complete all the surveys from small windows to 8 metre sliding doors and warmer roof systems, expanding my knowledge through all aspects of the industry.

Installer/Surveyor

CWD
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Here I was brought on board to help fire this new company up using my knowledge and experience to bring in new customers and give life to a dormant timber side of the company, this again succeeded and is still progressing to this day.

Sales Assistant/Sales Manager

P&P Glass
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • I progressed from the fitting side of the business to the sales after an opportunity arose, I took to it very well and went from a trainee at Guildford, to assistant manager at Wimbledon to managing a new showroom in Esher, again becoming a vital asset to the company and giving the Esher showroom the best headstart possible, and constantly outperforming the other showrooms.

Window fitter/Carpenter

P&P Glass
03.2010 - 01.2018
  • I worked for P&P glass for 8 years where I learnt my trade and quickly became one of the best fitters there.
  • My organisation and leadership skills were quickly realised and I was promoted to lead fitter in charge of my own team and in charge of big jobs.

Carpenters assistant

Self employed
Shamley Green, Surrey
03.2008 - 12.2009
  • I was the right hand man of the site manager who was a carpenter, so the majority of my work included pitching roofs, hanging doors etc, but also the decorating and the upkeep of house.
  • Reason for leaving: Permanent position/prospects

Operator Mechanic above water warfare

Royal Navy
Portsmouth
06.2002 - 09.2007
  • Ships protection, Communications, radar systems, ships husbandry, fire arms maintenance, fire fighting duties, and all seamanship evolutions.
  • Portsmouth
  • Reason for leaving: Family issues

Post man

Royal Mail
Deeside, North Wales
08.1997 - 05.2002
  • General post man duties including mail sorting, training new staff, vehicle maintenance and main delivery.
  • Deeside, North Wales
  • Reason for leaving: To join the Navy

Education

GCSEs -

Elfed High School
Buckley, Flintshire
01.1995

Skills

  • Accurate surveying
  • Project management
  • Excellent customer service
  • Product Knowledge
  • Experienced fitter
  • Key social skills

References

Available on request

Personal Information

I enjoy all physical activities whether its playing football, going the gym or going on nature walks with my children. I love films and all genre's of music, mainly country and R&B. I have a desire for property renovation too; my partner and I are in the final stages of completing our third project. 

Timeline

Operations Director

Camberley Glass & Windows
01.2024 - Current

Installer/Surveyor

CWD
01.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Assistant/Sales Manager

P&P Glass
01.2018 - 01.2023

Window fitter/Carpenter

P&P Glass
03.2010 - 01.2018

Carpenters assistant

Self employed
03.2008 - 12.2009

Operator Mechanic above water warfare

Royal Navy
06.2002 - 09.2007

Post man

Royal Mail
08.1997 - 05.2002

GCSEs -

Elfed High School
Gary McClelland