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Kai Chan

Derby,Derbyshire

Summary

I am a highly efficient, organised and driven individual who is able to adapt and overcome different situations to deliver the best result. I am constantly focused on progress and have a strong work ethic as well as always willing to learn new ways to achieve this. I have an avid passion for cars, constantly expanding my knowledge through research. I like to keep up to date with all new makes and models whether it be design, mechanical or technology changes. This allows me to translate that information onto my own cars as I always like to modify and personalise them. I am eager to start a career within the motor industry as I can put to good use my knowledge and interests into an occupation that will benefit me by turning a hobby of mine into something I can reap the benefits of alongside this.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Personal car sales & sourcing
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • With my passion for cars, I took it upon myself to try and benefit from this in my spare time
  • In my own experience I have developed a keen eye on what to look out for when searching for cars that I could make a profit from
  • My prophecy for this was looking for cars that were cheaper than the market average due to their condition, I would then restore them to a higher standard as well as adding a few modifications to enable them to stand out from others that were on the market at the time
  • I focused my search on BMWs as there’s a broad range of aftermarket parts that are cheap and easy to install to maximise profit
  • As well as this I would outsource cars for friends and family, basing my search off of key points they would provide to me, such as a specific make, model or specification

Labourer & Bathroom fitting

DC Gas
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • I pursued this career to develop some hands-on practical experience and to understand how to coordinate projects that have to meet targets and deadlines
  • I focused on bathroom fitting where attention to detail was key
  • This experience was interesting as every job would be different in terms of working with new materials and designs, sometimes running into complications which meant overcoming adversity
  • It also taught me to take pride in my work as you start to see a project develop from start to finish

Amazon flex
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Amazon flex was a very fast paced environment which enabled my ability to work well under pressure
  • It helped me to develop my time management skills and organisation as all packages had to be numbered in specific order to ensure the most efficient route
  • It also improved my competence as a driver and increased my road awareness due to being behind the wheel for long periods at a time
  • The flexibility of this job was essential as I was still working as a labourer alongside this, being able to choose the days I could work was vital as slow periods varied at DC Gas

Travelling and working abroad

01.2021 - 01.2023
  • After leaving Iceland I decided to take some time away and go travelling around Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Hong Kong
  • I started my journey in Saigon as I am of half Chinese descent but my family resides in Vietnam, this was a great experience for me as I got to meet new family members and see my culture first hand
  • I then moved on to Thailand where I picked up bar work, this really helped to boost my confidence and social skills as I got to meet and connect with people from all around the world

Store assistant and Delivery driver

Iceland Foods LTD
04.2017 - 01.2021
  • Iceland allowed me to develop key skills such as customer service, being part of a team as well as taking on responsibilities, including stock checks, processing online orders and cash ups
  • I started as a cashier and shop floor assistant, later becoming a delivery driver for the company
  • My driver role allowed me to take on more responsibility as I would have to record van checks daily, mainly ensuring the van was fit for use on the road
  • As the van also had a refrigeration system, I would have to take constant temperature checks, this was imperative as I was mainly transporting frozen goods so I would have to ensure they would reach the customer safely

Education

GCSEs -

Littleover Community School
Derby
09.2011 - 07.2016

Skills

  • Team player
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quality Assurance
  • Reliability
  • Punctuality

Personal Information

I am a big tennis enthusiast; tennis has allowed me to keep physically and mentally strong, spending the majority of my free time on the court. It has helped me to become a superior team player and allows me to meet and communicate with different people within a competitive environment. As tennis is a constant game of problem solving it has allowed me to correlate these skills into the real world, constantly looking towards improvement and results, it also allows me to thrive off of my competitive nature.

Timeline

Amazon flex
10.2023 - 03.2024

Labourer & Bathroom fitting

DC Gas
04.2023 - 11.2024

Personal car sales & sourcing
03.2023 - 11.2024

Travelling and working abroad

01.2021 - 01.2023

Store assistant and Delivery driver

Iceland Foods LTD
04.2017 - 01.2021

GCSEs -

Littleover Community School
09.2011 - 07.2016
Kai Chan