James Aitken
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
Hardworking entrepreneur with experience in vehicle and showroom valeting and car detailing. Having sampled a number of apprenticeships decided to set up my own business creating Prestige Shine Valeting from scratch to a customer base of over 100 high end clientele including premier league footballers and some of the biggest names in the car industry
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shopfitter
Fusion Shopfitters
Wolverhampton
2023.07 - Current
- Coordinated with team members, promoting efficient workflow.
- Assisted in removal of old fittings, aiding smooth renovation process.
- Ensured safety standards compliance, contributing to secure work environment.
- Collaborated with designers for improved project outcome.
- Assembled display stands, enhancing product visibility.
- Worked on large scale retail projects for enhanced brand representation.
Director / Car Detailer
Ryzon Car Care
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2022.01 - 2023.07
- Day to Day running of Ryzon car care including car detailing and valeting.
- Undertaken training in ceramic coating and paint protection film.
- Continued to expand customer base including agreement with Volvo dealership to cover their Car valeting and detailing needs.
Director
Prestige Shine Valeting
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2020.10 - 2021.12
- Set up my own car valeting and detailing business purchasing the necessary van and equipment.
- Built up a customer base of over 100 customers via advertising,google ads and word of mouth.
- Employed one other person and expanded the business to include ceramic coating and detailing
- Set up my own limited company.
Trainee Accountant
Midland Heart
Birmingham, West Midlands
2019.03 - 2020.06
- Employed Microsoft Excel skills to organise and manipulate large data sets.
- Supported bookkeeping activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Analysed financial information to detect and resolve discrepancies quickly.
- Developed working knowledge of accounting package.
Assistant Accountant
Blitz Skips
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2018.03 - 2019.02
- Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Maintained VAT records and produced input for VAT return.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
Apprentice
Furrows
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
2017.09 - 2018.01
- Parts Advisor Apprentice working with both customers and workshop staff,over the phone and face to face using computerised stock management system.
- Engaged in team discussions, meetings and training.
- Attended necessary training particularly in Health and safety and customer service completing on the job training to set deadlines.
- Adjusted quickly to new environments, working confidently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and solved customer problems/enquiries and processed customer orders.
Education
AAT Level 3
GCSEs - various
Tettenhall College
Wolverhampton 2012.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Self Motivated and Driven
- Fast leaner and enjoy new challenges
- Customer Focused,delivering high level of customer service
- Tireless work ethic prepared to put in long hours
- Outstanding customer service
- Professional communication
- Teambuilding
- Decision-Making
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Shopfitter
Fusion Shopfitters
2023.07 - Current
Director / Car Detailer
Ryzon Car Care
2022.01 - 2023.07
Director
Prestige Shine Valeting
2020.10 - 2021.12
Trainee Accountant
Midland Heart
2019.03 - 2020.06
Assistant Accountant
Blitz Skips
2018.03 - 2019.02
Apprentice
Furrows
2017.09 - 2018.01
GCSEs - various
Tettenhall College
2012.09 - 2017.07
AAT Level 3