Greg Downie
Blairgowrie,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on time efficiency and quality standards, excelling in repair and restoration. Demonstrates reliability and consistency, supported by an excellent work ethic and attention to detail. Proficient in material estimation, creative problem solving, and strong organisation skills. Committed to health and safety enforcement while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in payroll software navigation, year-end processes efficiency, and knowledgeable of the PAYE system for tax return preparation. Holds a driving licence with expertise in equipment maintenance and stock management. Aims to leverage these competencies towards achieving excellence in operational roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Plasterer and Ames Taper
Self Employed
Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross
2016.07 - Current
- Operated hand tools such as trowels, floats, and brushes to assist in completing tasks effectively.
- Applied finishing plaster coats to surfaces to achieve desired texture and visual quality.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to support reduction of dust and debris build-up.
- Repaired plaster cracks to ensure smooth integration with adjacent surfaces.
- Assisted with preservation of original features during complex restorations where possible.
- Helped estimate job costs based on material requirements and labour hours needed.
- Prepared surfaces for plastering by cleaning and repairing damage.
- Calculated materials needed for jobs to create accurate customer quotations.
- Handled client queries confidently in person while working in occupied domestic properties.
- Prepared and processed invoices for prompt customer payments.
- Monitored stock movement, swiftly addressing any discrepancies or issues identified.
- Managed stock levels for optimal business performance.
- Managed timesheets, ensuring accurate reflection of employees' working hours.
- Used payroll software to streamline processes for increased efficiency.
Education
GCSEs -
Blairgowrie High School
Blairgowrie 2000.08 - 2004.05
Skills
- Time efficiency
- Quality standards
- Reliable and consistent
- Excellent work ethic
- Attentive to detail
- Material estimation
- Creative problem solving
- Strong organisation skills
- Health and Safety Enforcement
- Customer Service
- Payroll software navigation
- Year-End processes efficiency
- Knowledge of PAYE system
- Tax return preparation
- Driving licence
- Equipment Maintenance
- Stock management
Affiliations
- Lawn Bowls
- Caravanning
- Playing Guitar
Timeline
Plasterer and Ames Taper
Self Employed
2016.07 - Current
GCSEs -
Blairgowrie High School
2000.08 - 2004.05