Jon Kershaw
Disley,Cheshire East
Summary
A highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving and communication skills. Demonstrates exceptional organisational abilities and excellent timekeeping, ensuring efficient project management. Known for building strong relationships and remaining calm under pressure, leveraging intelligence to navigate complex challenges. Well-travelled with a broad understanding of diverse cultures, enhancing adaptability in various environments. Career goals include further developing expertise in software packages to drive impactful results across industries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Self Employed Maintenance
Self Employed
Disley, Cheshire East
2023.03 - Current
- Whilst studying IT in my spare time, I run my self employed maintenance business throughout Disley and surrounding areas .
- During this time I have sharpened my sales skills and my ability to build lasting rapport with countless clients.
- I have quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity for my own customers as well as contractors I work for.
- I consistently deliver on tasks within tight deadlines.
- I demonstrate knowledge, respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- I offer friendly, efficient customer service and handle challenging situations with ease.
E Commerce Assistant
Hollands Country Clothing
Disley/Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
2020.09 - 2023.02
- Assisted in the development of e-commerce strategy, contributing significantly towards company growth.
- Handled daily operational tasks efficiently, contributing to smooth running of e-commerce business operations.
- Optimised web pages for better user experience and increased traffic.
- Managed online product listings, enhancing brand visibility.
- Implemented effective SEO strategies for higher website ranking on search engines.
- Arranged product photography sessions resulting in appealing online visual content.
- Updated and edited copy to align with SEO requirements and improve search visibility.
- Audited website content to maintain accuracy and relevance for up-to-date online presence.
- Integrated new products and collections into e-commerce platform.
Self Employed Currency Trader
Self Employed
Disley, Cheshire East
2018.09 - 2020.09
- Utilised technical analysis tools to determine possible short term trades.
- Identified profitable trade opportunities by using SMA's, EMA's and other tools within the trading platform.
Director, CEO, Jontell Ltd
Jontell Ltd
Barrowford, Lancashire
2008.01 - 2018.09
- Directed the team to deliver high-quality care to the service users.
- Conducted sales 'show arounds' with potential service users and their families.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement and mandatory training requirements.
- Liaised with local authorities, the CQC and MP's
- Managed all daily operations
- Built relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Recreation Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 1997.09 - 2000.05
BTec Diploma - Sports Science
Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale 1994.09 - 1996.05
GCSEs -
Bury Grammar School
Bury, Borough of Bury 1989.09 - 1994.05
Skills
- Excellent phone manner
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Relationship builder
- Excellent time keeping
- Quick to learn
- Organised
- Results driven
- Motivated
- Well travelled
Timeline
Self Employed Maintenance
Self Employed
2023.03 - Current
E Commerce Assistant
Hollands Country Clothing
2020.09 - 2023.02
Self Employed Currency Trader
Self Employed
2018.09 - 2020.09
Director, CEO, Jontell Ltd
Jontell Ltd
2008.01 - 2018.09
BSc (Hons) - Recreation Management
Sheffield Hallam University
1997.09 - 2000.05
BTec Diploma - Sports Science
Hopwood Hall College
1994.09 - 1996.05
GCSEs -
Bury Grammar School
1989.09 - 1994.05