Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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JJ Hughes

Beaminster,Dorset

Summary

A professional with extensive expertise in customer handling across diverse sectors and corporate hierarchies, fostering strong relationships with clients and suppliers to ensure exceptional customer retention and loyalty. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the construction industry and related trades, combined with a sales background that drives business growth and secures new opportunities. Adept at leveraging interpersonal skills to build trust and deliver results, contributing to sustained success in competitive markets.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Partnership manager/Director

Asplins
Beaminster, Dorset
2008.04 - 2025.06

Managed comprehensive property renovation projects, specialising in kitchen and bathroom design and installation, from concept to completion.

General builder

Self Employed
Langonnet, France, Brittany
2005.06 - 2008.01

Converting neglected or derelict buildings into stunning holiday gîtes and residential properties.

Builder

B&J Picton Builders
Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
1997.01 - 2005.01

Landscape gardener

Pipkins Landscape Garden& Design
Tring, Hertfordshire
1995.01 - 1997.01

Service Dept Manager

DC Cook Group
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
1989.01 - 1998.12

Sales executive

Greystoke Honda Ltd
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
1996.01 - 1998.01

Sales executive

Greystoke Renault Ltd
Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
1994.01 - 1996.01

Picture framer

Key2Art
Tring, Hertfordshire
1993.01 - 1994.01

Education

Higher National Diploma - Hotel Catering and Institutional Managment

Univercity of West London
Slough
1991.09 - 1993.07

Diploma of Higher Education - Business & Finance

St Godrics College
Hampstead, Camden
1988.09 - 1990.09

Skills

  • Good customer handling skills with all sectors of society and corporate hyorachy
  • Ability to create good relationships with clients and suppliers, leading to excellent customer retention and loyalty
  • Wide ranging knowledge of the construction industry and associated trades
  • With a background in sales I am able to utilise these skills to gain new business and growth opportunities

Affiliations

  • I have studied Wing Chun Kung FU for over 20 years and was an instructor for 9 years
  • I habve loved Clay Pigeon Shooting from a very early age, having been introduced to it by my father t the age of 6

Accomplishments

I was awarded the title of "Sifu" in 2015 by my GRAND Master Brian Desire for whom i ran the Dorset branch of his Club/Association.

Languages

French
Intermediate

Timeline

Partnership manager/Director

Asplins
2008.04 - 2025.06

General builder

Self Employed
2005.06 - 2008.01

Builder

B&J Picton Builders
1997.01 - 2005.01

Sales executive

Greystoke Honda Ltd
1996.01 - 1998.01

Landscape gardener

Pipkins Landscape Garden& Design
1995.01 - 1997.01

Sales executive

Greystoke Renault Ltd
1994.01 - 1996.01

Picture framer

Key2Art
1993.01 - 1994.01

Higher National Diploma - Hotel Catering and Institutional Managment

Univercity of West London
1991.09 - 1993.07

Service Dept Manager

DC Cook Group
1989.01 - 1998.12

Diploma of Higher Education - Business & Finance

St Godrics College
1988.09 - 1990.09
JJ Hughes