James McGuinness
Greatt Barr Birmingham,ENG
Summary
I am a highly competent and adaptable individual, methodical in approach and enthusiastic in nature. I am a team player. I believe that when it comes to work, you have to be proficient as well as a driven worker, who can also work effectively using my own initiative, with a flexible and adaptable attitude towards achieving set tasks. I take great pride in achieving the best possible results in any task required for me to complete, and I can show initiative and common sense in anything that I am required to do. I am currently looking for an opportunity with a company that not only has a reputation for high standards, and a strong reputation but is also a great place to work, earn and learn, Whilst I don’t have a long career or many skills on paper I am a fast learner and keen to try new things to build a knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lockdown Experience
01.2020 - 01.2021
- During lockdown as I am sure many others did the same I adapted and learnt new skills but not official to write down on paper, These Skills included.
- Learning how to cook
- Wood working
- Leather Craft
- Writing
Warehouse Assistant
Poundland
01.2016
- Ensured that products were accessible, constantly available, and properly distributed.
- Ensured that products were safely packaged.
- Contributed to the profitability of the retail operation by receiving, handling, and managing the inventory of merchandise and supplies in a timely and organised manner.
- Checked merchandise and supply deliveries for accuracy and verified that the quantity received matched bills of lading, purchase orders, and other documents.
- Completing additional work tasks as and when required by my supervisor.
- Keeping my work area clean, tidy and organised always.
- Working with large volumes of delivered stock within sometimes tight time frames.
- Compliance with strict Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Retail Assistant
Card Factory
01.2016
- Providing excellent customer service, processing sales, managing stock, and maintaining the store's appearance.
- This involves assisting customers with their purchases, handling transactions, unpacking and displaying merchandise, and keeping the store clean and tidy.
Retail Assistant
Wilkinsons
01.2016
- The same as the card factory I was providing excellent customer service, processing sales, managing stock, and maintaining the store's appearance.
- This involves assisting customers with their purchases, handling transactions, unpacking and displaying merchandise, and keeping the store clean and tidy.
- Day-to-day tasks
- Answer customer questions about products.
- Serve customers at tills and handle returned goods and refunds.
- Unpack deliveries, stock shelves and arrange displays.
- Price up and rotate stock.
- Take part in promotional events in the store.
- Keep the store clean and tidy.
Education
Walsall College
WalsallSkills
- Approachable and friendly
- Effective interpersonal understanding and communication skills
- Strong computer skills and awareness of emerging technologies
- Confident team player with the ability to work on own initiative
- Possessing a strong work ethic
- Open minded, receptive and innovative, with an enquiring mind
- Resourceful, reliable and solution orientated problem solver performing well under pressure
- Proactive, flexible and adaptable
- High levels of enthusiasm and motivation
References
References are available upon request
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hobbies and interests
- Acting
- theatre
- Storytelling
- Film production
- Video editing
- Youth work
- Coaching/mentoring
- Homeless outreach
- Healthcare volunteering
- Painting/drawing
- Animation
- Photography
- Woodworking
- Journalism
- Screenwriting
- DIY and crafting
Timeline
Lockdown Experience
01.2020 - 01.2021
Warehouse Assistant
Poundland
01.2016
Retail Assistant
Card Factory
01.2016
Retail Assistant
Wilkinsons
01.2016
Walsall College