Geoffrey Large
Paddock Wood, Tonbridge,Kent
Summary
Resourceful professional with strong communication skills and a proven track record of maintaining composure under pressure.
Proficient in problem-solving and inventory management, complemented by extensive project coordination experience within construction and landscaping domains..
Adapt approach for teamwork or solo assignments to ensure professional outcomes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Self Employed building and landscaping
Self Employed
Tonbridge, Kent
05.2005 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
General builder
D Geal Contractors
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
03.1999 - 04.2005
- Carried out groundwork operations to prepare construction sites.
- Followed architectural plans precisely to build structurally sound buildings.
- Utilised modern machinery and tools, improving overall efficiency on site.
- Ensured safety on site by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Worked on renovation projects, bringing old buildings back to life.
- Demonstrated excellent workmanship throughout construction process, from building groundworks to internal finishings.
- Worked efficiently to help teams complete construction projects ahead of deadlines.
- Communicated with equipment operators via verbal cues and hand signals to support safe movement.
Supervisor
B and Q
Tonbridge, Kent
06.1989 - 11.1998
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, resulted in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction Technology
West Kent College
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent 09.1990 - 07.1992
Higher National Diploma - Building surveying
University of Greenwich
London 09.1992 - 07.1993
Diploma of Higher Education - Photography
West Kent College
Tonbridge, Kent 09.1995 - 07.1997
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Inventory management
- Project coordination experience
- Team player
- Hardscaping knowledge
- Grounds maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Customer Service
Affiliations
- Photography
- Gardening
- Martial Arts and Fitness
- Historic buildings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Self Employed building and landscaping
Self Employed
05.2005 - Current
General builder
D Geal Contractors
03.1999 - 04.2005
Diploma of Higher Education - Photography
West Kent College
09.1995 - 07.1997
Higher National Diploma - Building surveying
University of Greenwich
09.1992 - 07.1993
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction Technology
West Kent College
09.1990 - 07.1992
Supervisor
B and Q
06.1989 - 11.1998