Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Personal Information
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John H. Archer

Brighton

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a robust background in technology, seeking an entry-level Electrician's Mate position to utilise strong organizational skills and contribute to team success. Skilled in aligning technical solutions with business objectives, enhancing systems, and driving projects from inception to completion. Eager to embrace professional challenges that leverage interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Committed to fostering organizational growth and achieving company goals through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail cashier

Morrison's
08.2022 - Current
  • Greeted and served over 50 customers per day and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Counted change correctly and issued customer receipts.
  • Scanned products at high tempo to quickly process customer transactions.
  • Weighed products of varying shape and size to calculate correct values.
  • Increased customer retention by offering loyalty schemes at checkout.
  • Checked notes carefully to spot counterfeit currency.
  • Helped customers to pack away shopping for improved customer

experience.

  • Kept checkouts areas and general store clean and orderly.

Retail cashier

Tesco
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Served over 50 customers daily, responding promptly to inquiries.
  • Processed cash and card payments, ensuring confidentiality and discretion.
  • Accurately counted change and issued receipts for each transaction.
  • Implemented loyalty schemes to boost customer retention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation in store/checkout areas.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, boosting staff morale and productivity.
  • Resolved customer complaints with effective communication skills.
  • Accurately counted changes for customers after transactions.

Student

Portslade Aldridge community Academy
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • See education for CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning..
  • Worked as peer tutor in maths department, helped fellow students improve their grades.

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Masterclass Education
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with children with special educational needs, including attention deficit disorder and autism.
  • Traffic light system utilised to assess children's emotional states each morning.
  • Supervised playtime and playground activities, ensuring safety while engaging with toys.
  • Facilitated post-playtime classroom sessions, guiding children through BBC children's programmes.
  • Conducted reading sessions for approximately 10 minutes each afternoon

Student

Portslade Aldridge community Academy
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • See section on education, NCFE Cache Level 2 award in support work in schools and colleges, over three months.

Retail cashier

Sainsburys
03.2015 - 12.2018
  • Greeted and served over 50 customers per day and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Counted change correctly and issued customer receipts.
  • Scanned products at high tempo to quickly process customer transactions.
  • Weighed products of varying shape and size to calculate correct values.
  • Increased customer retention by offering loyalty schemes at checkout.
  • Kept checkouts areas and general store clean and orderly.

Student

Training Associates
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • BCS LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL SKILLS
  • Audio and visual software
  • Computer basics
  • Digital media
  • Digital Music
  • Digital photography
  • Online basics
  • Social Networking

Courier Van driver

City Sprint
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Delivering ten to fifteen parcels and medication to customers around theBrighton East Sussex area.
  • Planned most efficient route to meet daily delivery goals.
  • Manually loaded and unloaded heavy parcels, safely lifting heavy objects.
  • Sorted goods for delivery based on routes.
  • Developed sense and construction areas or routes to take deliveries to avoid high traffic

Student

Training Associates
03.2013 - 03.2014

See section on education, Studying for by BCS certificate in digital skills

Pcb Assembler

West Instruments
02.2013 - 03.2013
  • Worked with 20 printed circuit boards to complete electronic assemblies.
  • Used hand or power tools to complete assembly work to precise specifications.
  • Assembled components in electrical and electronic systems.
  • Tested wiring installations and circuits and documented results.
  • Verified proper alignment and orientation of electronic components for accuracy.
  • Aligned and fastened units to assemblies, subassemblies or frames.

Education

Gcse - English Language (c)

Varndean College
Brighton and Hove
01-2021

Gcse - Mathematics grade (c)

Varndean College
Brighton and Hove
11-2016

Gcse equiv. - Economics grade (d)

Central College of Commerce
East Lanarkshire
08-1985

Gcse equivalent - Biology grade (c)

Woodfarm High School
Giffnock, East Renfrewshire
08-1978

ONC - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

NORTH TYNESIDE COLLEGE
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
07-2004

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical and Electronic engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Glasgow City
05-2009

BCS - CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL SKILLS

Training Associates
Brighton, West St
03-2015

Grade 5 - Bass guitar performance

Trinity College of Music
London
12-2024

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Safety awareness
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

    In December 2024, I put myself in for a grade 5 exam at Brighton Electric Studios gaining an upper pass on the bass guitar with Trinity College, London

Affiliations

  • I play the bass guitar in a rock band and gained a grade 5 at Brighton electric studios in December last year, through, Trinity college London

Timeline

Retail cashier

Morrison's
08.2022 - Current

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Masterclass Education
11.2021 - 12.2021

Student

Portslade Aldridge community Academy
07.2021 - 01.2022

Student

Portslade Aldridge community Academy
01.2020 - 03.2020

Retail cashier

Tesco
06.2019 - 08.2022

Retail cashier

Sainsburys
03.2015 - 12.2018

Student

Training Associates
10.2014 - 03.2015

Courier Van driver

City Sprint
03.2014 - 03.2015

Student

Training Associates
03.2013 - 03.2014

Pcb Assembler

West Instruments
02.2013 - 03.2013

Gcse - English Language (c)

Varndean College

Gcse - Mathematics grade (c)

Varndean College

Gcse equiv. - Economics grade (d)

Central College of Commerce

Gcse equivalent - Biology grade (c)

Woodfarm High School

ONC - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

NORTH TYNESIDE COLLEGE

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical and Electronic engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University

BCS - CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL SKILLS

Training Associates

Grade 5 - Bass guitar performance

Trinity College of Music

Personal Information

Reference 1

  • cathie.1.barrett@morrisonsplc.co.uk (Bakery manager)

Reference 2

  • erica.atherton@morrisonsplc.co.uk (Store manager)
John H. Archer