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James Aitken

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
07.2023 - 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
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • 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
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • 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
03.2019 - 06.2020


  • 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
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • 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
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • 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
09.2012 - 07.2017

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
07.2023 - Current

Director / Car Detailer

Ryzon Car Care
01.2022 - 07.2023

Director

Prestige Shine Valeting
10.2020 - 12.2021

Trainee Accountant

Midland Heart
03.2019 - 06.2020

Assistant Accountant

Blitz Skips
03.2018 - 02.2019

Apprentice

Furrows
09.2017 - 01.2018

GCSEs - various

Tettenhall College
09.2012 - 07.2017

AAT Level 3

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