Kevin Mclaughlin
Newcastle upon Tyne,North Tyneside
Summary
Personal Profile Throughout my life I have became self organized with a variety of skills and knowledge, my strengths are that I am from the old school work ethic, punctuality and reliability from junior level through to management, with a good personality. I am easy to get on with and I have a great sense of humour, I'm a caring person that always helps others. Competent in all areas of my trade, I have been successful working on my own and contributing to the success of the companies that I have worked for. I am looking for employment in a company that would benefit from my experience and give me a place to work that I enjoy.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Vehicle Transport and Delivery
AMS Autotrade Limited
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated transport schedules to ensure timely delivery of vehicles across various locations.
- Oversaw vehicle loading and unloading processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Managed documentation for vehicle transport, including delivery receipts and inspection reports.
- Assisted in training new staff on transport protocols and vehicle handling procedures.
Multi Drop Delivery Driver
Evri
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered parcels to multiple locations efficiently ensuring timely arrivals.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records to track parcel movements.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during transport operations.
- Communicated effectively with customers to resolve delivery issues and inquiries.
Self Employed Print Signs and Graphic Design
Self
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
01.2010 - 02.2023
- Graphic design, print & signage, providing high quality design to local and national companies, then sourcing their needs for print, signage, vehicle graphics, social media, websites and any other promotional requirements.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Manager of Operations
Creation Print & Design Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Running a small Lithographic and Digital printing company, duties including sales, customer services, graphic design, pre - press film & plate making, Lithographic printing on GTO, Komori & Roland colour presses, Digital Printing on Xerox printers.
- Various print finishing using Polar Guilotine, Horizon Booklet maker and folder.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimise operational processes and reduce inefficiencies.
- Mentored team members to improve skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Studio Operative
BLP Print Northern Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Planning plate making, then as technology changed, Apple mac operator using Adobe CS Suite and computer to plate systems.
- Secondary Duties including second minder on Roland and Heidelberg printing presses, various print finishing duties.
- Resolved minor equipment issues to minimise downtime and maintain production schedules.
- Followed instructions accurately to ensure task completion in a timely manner.
- Solved technical problems swiftly, minimised disruption to operations.
Studio Operative
Athaneum Press Ltd
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Hand planning.
- Plate making.
Pre press operator
Osborn Kay Print Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Prepared files for print production by reviewing and correcting digital files for accuracy.
- Operated advanced pre-press equipment to ensure high-quality output for various print projects.
- Collaborated with design teams to troubleshoot file issues and ensure adherence to print specifications.
- Managed colour calibration processes to maintain consistency across print runs and materials.
Education
Newcastle College City & Guilds
1992
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Burnside High School
1990
Skills
- Dispatch and delivery coordinating
- Time-Sensitive delivery
- Understanding of delivery codes
- Estimates and quotations
- Vehicle handover processes
- Understanding of delivery routes
- Vehicle repairs and maintenance
Timeline
Vehicle Transport and Delivery
AMS Autotrade Limited
01.2024 - 10.2025
Multi Drop Delivery Driver
Evri
02.2023 - 01.2024
Self Employed Print Signs and Graphic Design
Self
01.2010 - 02.2023
Manager of Operations
Creation Print & Design Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2010
Studio Operative
BLP Print Northern Ltd
01.1995 - 01.2003
Studio Operative
Athaneum Press Ltd
01.1994 - 01.1995
Pre press operator
Osborn Kay Print Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1994
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Burnside High School
Newcastle College City & Guilds