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Kai Parker

Polesworth,Staffordshire

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Demonstrates exceptional time management and critical thinking skills, with a proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and ensure quality control in compliance with ISO 17025 standards. Seeking to deepen expertise in quality assurance within the engineering sector with continuous learning and adaptability, aiming to leverage interpersonal skills and attention to detail in a challenging role that fosters professional growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Test Engineer

BRISTAN
Tamworth, Staffordshire
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Conducting BS EN ISO:17025 Compliant testing
  • Assessing new product line and identifying issues
  • Proactively diagnosed and resolved product faults
  • Root cause analysis
  • Root cause problem solving
  • Yearly UKAS accreditation audit
  • In-house WRAS testing and submitting company approvals
  • Creating and managing testing request and work allocation system
  • Identifying existing issues and design flaws with current line products
  • Creating technical reports highlighting issues for improved decision making
  • Conducing TMV2 & TMV3 testing
  • Giving product training to new employees across business
  • Conducting business tours with external parties

Technical Advisor

BRISTAN
Tamworth, Staffordshire
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Verbally diagnosing product faults
  • Established end user & Merchant interaction
  • Performed Email support completing 80-100 emails per working day
  • Use of IFS & Salesforce
  • Liaising with alternate departments to get clear resolutions

Customer Assistant

Lidl
Tamworth, Staffordshire
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Face to face customer service
  • Cash handling in busy working environment
  • Performed stock check on 500+ products per week

Customer Assistant

Odeon
Tamworth, Staffordshire
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Face to face customer service with hundreds of customers per day
  • Cash handling in busy working environment
  • Performed regular hygiene checks
  • Performed regular food safety checks

Registration Administrator

Prescription Care Services
Tamworth, Staffordshire
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Establishing customer interaction over telephone & email
  • Ordering Medication
  • Using NHS database known as SPINE
  • Processing 50+ registrations per day
  • Setting up repeat prescriptions for customers
  • Arranging regular deliveries of medication.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Project Manager Assistant

Reference Technology
Tamworth, Staffordshire
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Sourcing agency staff for large events
  • Liaising with multiple clients per day
  • Assisting with product management duties
  • Creation of daily schedules
  • Stock creation and distribution
  • Overseeing events registration for 10,000 people events

Education

GCSE's - English, History, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, Product Design, Physical Education, Geography

Polesworth International Language College
Tamworth

NVQ - Hospitality and catering level 2

South Staffordshire College
Tamworth
07.2017

BTEC - Business & Administration Level 3

South Staffordshire College
Tamworth, Staffordshire
09.2016

Skills

  • Communication & Interpersonal skill
  • Problem-Solving & Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management & Attention to detail
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Continuous learning & Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Quality Control
  • ISO 17025 Compliance
  • Product Testing Methodologies

Custom

  • Gaming
  • Exploring
  • History
  • Music

Timeline

Test Engineer

BRISTAN
09.2022 - 05.2025

Technical Advisor

BRISTAN
02.2021 - 09.2022

Customer Assistant

Lidl
07.2019 - 02.2021

Customer Assistant

Odeon
06.2018 - 07.2019

Registration Administrator

Prescription Care Services
02.2017 - 06.2018

Project Manager Assistant

Reference Technology
10.2015 - 02.2017

GCSE's - English, History, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, Product Design, Physical Education, Geography

Polesworth International Language College

NVQ - Hospitality and catering level 2

South Staffordshire College

BTEC - Business & Administration Level 3

South Staffordshire College
Kai Parker