Kevin Sleight
Middlesbrough,Married
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in traditional kitchen styles and brand understanding, adept at multitasking under pressure and presenting to clients. Proficient in technical drawing techniques, visualisation, and computer-aided manufacturing usage, ensuring precise kitchen layout planning and adherence to building codes. Demonstrates strong budgeting control and deadline adherence while excelling in multidisciplinary teamwork as a team player. Career goals include leveraging problem-solving skills to enhance kitchen design projects.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
KITCHEN DESIGNER/SALESPERSON
KGS67 LTD
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
2004.02 - Current
- Attended trade shows and exhibitions for exposure to global kitchen design trends.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Provided detailed product information to clients, ensuring satisfaction with chosen materials.
- Established good relationships with clients through excellent customer service skills.
- Conducted comprehensive site surveys to ensure accurate measurements for design plans.
- Designed and implemented bespoke kitchen layouts for optimised functionality.
- Created 3D renderings of kitchen designs using CAD software, improving client visualisation.
- Assisted in resolving any installation issues promptly without affecting project timeline.
- Played a key role in showroom display arrangement, showcasing latest designs effectively.
- Worked closely with installation teams to guarantee smooth implementation of designs.
- Produced and communicated detailed design plans using CAD software.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference and incorporated desires into designs.
Process operator
British Steel
REDCAR, North Yorkshire
1988.08 - 2003.10
- Liaised with maintenance teams regularly to ensure optimal functioning of machines.
- Performed routine tests on samples using laboratory apparatus, ensuring quality control measures were met consistently.
- Assisted in the training of new operators, enhancing team productivity.
- Maintained safe working environment through rigorous adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Followed strict cleanliness standards whilst handling food products to maintain hygiene standards.
- Worked flexibly across various shifts providing continuous support to overall plant operations.
- Handled hazardous substances carefully resulting in zero accidents during tenure.
- Carried out routine checks for identifying potential problems, ensured uninterrupted production.
- Loaded raw materials into machinery with precision, enabling accurate processing results.
- Took part in emergency drills regularly which enhanced readiness for actual incidents.
- Operated control panels efficiently for streamlining the overall process flow.
- Ensured smooth operations by routinely checking machinery for faults.
- Implemented Health and Safety processes to minimise accidents and near misses.
APPRENTICE PLATER
SMITHS DOCK LTD
Middlesbrough, NORTH YORKSHIRE
1983.08 - 1987.01
- Developed practical skills for enhanced productivity through hands-on training.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail whilst carrying out complex assignments.
- Handled customer queries efficiently; ensured positive client relations.
- Took initiative in learning new techniques, leading to improved performance.
- Undertook additional responsibilities willingly, displaying commitment towards job role.
- Maintained strong work ethic, displaying enthusiasm for industry and career growth.
- Attended necessary training and completed assessments.
- Engaged in on-the-job training to enhance skills related to specific trades.
- Finished on-the-job training within set deadlines.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - FABRICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
LONGLANDS COLLEGE
MIDDLESBROUGH 1983.08 - 1986.06
CITY AND GUILDS - SHIPBUILDING
LONGLANDS COLLEGE
Middlesbrough 1983.08 - 1986.08
Skills
- Brand understanding
- Traditional kitchen styles mastery
- Multitasking under pressure
- Presentation to clients
- Building code familiarity
- Visualisation
- Deadline adherence
- Technical drawing techniques
- Budgeting control
- Computer-Aided manufacturing usage
- Kitchen layout planning
- Team player
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Skilled problem solver
Affiliations
- WALKING, CYCLING,
Accomplishments
22 YEARS RUNNING TOP SALES PERSON, GENERATING OVER 1 MILLION POUNDS WORTH OF SALES EVERY YEAR,
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
KITCHEN DESIGNER/SALESPERSON
KGS67 LTD
2004.02 - Current
Process operator
British Steel
1988.08 - 2003.10
APPRENTICE PLATER
SMITHS DOCK LTD
1983.08 - 1987.01
NVQ Level 4 - FABRICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
LONGLANDS COLLEGE
1983.08 - 1986.06
CITY AND GUILDS - SHIPBUILDING
LONGLANDS COLLEGE
1983.08 - 1986.08