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Grahame Baker

Lydney,Gloucestershire

Summary

Dedicated Teacher/Researcher with robust organisational skills. Achieved company objectives through effective planning and prioritisation while enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic problem resolution. Specialised in market research and consumer insights, driving actionable business strategies by leveraging qualitative and quantitative methods, data analysis, and trend identification.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
42
42
years of professional experience

Work history

Piano/Violin Teacher

S/E
Home based
2010.09 - Current
  • Prepared pupils for ABRSM exams, enhancing their performance skills.
  • Enhanced students' music theory understanding by engaging teaching methods.
  • Instructed students in reading sheet music to better understand music theory.
  • Motivated students to achieve their best through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with parents during parent-teacher meetings discussing progress reports thereby setting new goals for individual learners.
  • Tailored curriculum to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Explored varied musical styles in lessons broadening student appreciation of diverse cultures and traditions.

Market Researcher

S / E
1986.07 - Current
  • Collected consumer demographics data with detailed survey administration.
  • Facilitated focus group discussions, contributing to product improvement.
  • Performed quantitative analyses, resulting in valuable business insights.
  • Produced detailed reports to present key research findings.
  • Gathered, recorded and reported on insightful customer opinions and feedback.
  • Built rapport with participants to gain honest, insightful product feedback.
  • Regulated face-to-face and virtual interviews across high-profile surveys.
  • Undertook fieldwork activities, gaining hands-on market insights.
  • Used cold calling techniques to garner maximum information from phone interviews.
  • Enhanced research findings through persuasive door-to-door surveys.

Teacher of English

S/E
France
1998.01 - 2003.06

Created comprehensive lesson plans to improve understanding of the English language.

Taught spelling, pronunciation, and sentence structure for a clear language base.

  • Delivered targeted Cambridge Level 2 coaching to improve exam readiness.
  • Facilitated standardised test preparation to maximise student performance.
  • Hosted conversation-based practice to simplify the curriculum into accessible explanations.
  • Developed lessons for native French learners to enhance practical English skills.

Senior Fund raiser

S/E
SouthEast England, Sussex
1994.04 - 1997.10
  • Ran doorstep campaign to secure financial support for Wildlife Trust through deed of covenant.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Adapted swiftly to new skills, enhancing efficiency and applying them to daily tasks.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained an energetic and enthusiastic attitude to motivate colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Showed respect and friendliness while actively assisting colleagues and stakeholders.

Accounts Clerk

Advanced Central Services
Brighton, East Sussex
1984.12 - 1986.06
  • Enhanced accuracy of financial reporting by meticulous bookkeeping.
  • Analysed financial data, identified discrepancies in accounts.
  • Coordinated with accountants regularly to resolve any discrepancies found in books.
  • Streamlined accounting processes by reviewing and revising existing systems.
  • Improved efficiency in processing vendor payments by streamlining procedures.
  • Coded documents according to company procedures which increased organisational efficiency.
  • Prepared balance sheets and trial accounting balances.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - IT including Excel and Powerpoint.

Brighton Technical College
Brighton
1996.09 - 1997.03

BEC Business Studies Certifcate - Business Studies

Brighton Technical College
Brighton
1983.09 - 1984.07

GCSEs - Maths English

Hastings Grammar School
Hastings
1977.09 - 1982.06

Skills

  • Consumer behaviour
  • Interview confidence
  • Client relationship building
  • Cold calling
  • Market interviewing
  • Focus group assessments
  • Telephone research
  • Word processing software proficiency
  • Self-motivated

Affiliations

  • Music , Skiing, Cycling, Walking

Languages

French
Intermediate

Timeline

Piano/Violin Teacher

S/E
2010.09 - Current

Teacher of English

S/E
1998.01 - 2003.06

NVQ Level 2 - IT including Excel and Powerpoint.

Brighton Technical College
1996.09 - 1997.03

Senior Fund raiser

S/E
1994.04 - 1997.10

Market Researcher

S / E
1986.07 - Current

Accounts Clerk

Advanced Central Services
1984.12 - 1986.06

BEC Business Studies Certifcate - Business Studies

Brighton Technical College
1983.09 - 1984.07

GCSEs - Maths English

Hastings Grammar School
1977.09 - 1982.06
Grahame Baker