Lawrence Winson
NOTTINGHAM,NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse skill set in outdoor cooking, business promotion, and permit acquisition. Demonstrates expertise in menu customisation, handling food complaints, and maintaining hygiene standards. Proficient in food preparation, order processing, and food presentation while ensuring cost control and understanding food allergies. Adheres to health and safety regulations with first aid training and basic accounting knowledge. Skilled in event catering, cash handling, customer service, stock control, food sales, drink preparations, price setting, health and safety compliance, catering logistics, reliable delivery services, postal code knowledge, letter bundling techniques, punctuality and reliability. Van driving proficiency coupled with customer service excellence ensures efficient mail delivery and vehicle maintenance.
Experienced professional with focus on postal services and customer satisfaction. Consistently ensure timely and accurate deliveries through excellent organisational skills and strong work ethic. Proven ability to handle various logistical challenges with calm and systematic approach.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Street food caterer
SELF EMPLOYED
Bulwell, Nottingham
08.1989 - 07.2023
- Followed health and safety guidelines strictly, ensuring safe working environment at all times.
- Created welcoming atmosphere through engaging communication with customers.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing friendly and efficient service.
- Developed unique recipes, resulting in a distinctive menu offering.
- Managed cash transactions efficiently, maintaining accurate records.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions whilst maintaining excellent service standards.
- Maintained stock levels to guarantee consistent availability of products.
- Streamlined operations with effective teamwork amongst staff members.
- Achieved positive feedback from customers by consistently delivering high-quality street food.
- Utilised social media platforms to promote daily offerings, increasing brand visibility.
- Collaborated with local suppliers for fresh, quality ingredients.
- Conducted regular equipment checks for optimal functionality and safety.
- Presented food attractively to enhance overall customer experience.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends and holidays meeting business needs.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies by careful stock management.
- Managed queue effectively during peak hours, ensuring swift service for all customers.
- Ensured high standards of food hygiene with meticulous cleaning routines.
- Kept kitchen, preparation and service areas spotlessly clean and tidy for enhanced food hygiene standards.
- Maintained comprehensive health and safety legislative understanding, implementing appropriate staff training for continued compliance.
- Sold foods and beverages ready for immediate consumption in streets and public places.
- Obtained proper licencing required to sell food and drinks in public areas.
Postal worker
Royal Mail Delivery Office
NOTTINGHAM, Nottingham
09.1986 - 08.1989
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular vehicle inspections.
- Sorted mail accurately, ensuring correct distribution.
- Improved sorting speed with meticulous attention to detail.
- Assisted colleagues during peak times, fostering teamwork.
- Adhered to all company policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism.
- Loaded and unloaded postal vehicles carefully, eliminating parcel damage.
- Handled confidential items responsibly, maintaining trust.
- Increased efficiency with diligent vehicle maintenance checks.
- Maintained excellent customer service for positive community relations.
- Collected signatures for proof of delivery as required by regulations.
- Provided outstanding customer service with friendly manner to uphold Royal Mail brand.
- Guaranteed stable vehicle condition, performing oil and tyre checks before departure.
- Walked between mail locations carrying bags or pushing carts of mail.
Parts delivery driver
PARTCO
NOTTINGHAM, Nottingham
02.1986 - 09.1986
- Managed paperwork such as receipts and delivery notes efficiently.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicle, ensuring safety of parts in transit.
- Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
- Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
Paint sprayer
PALACE PERMA SIGNS
NOTTINGHAM, Nottingham
08.1983 - 02.1986
- Mixed paints for desired colour and consistency.
- Prepared surfaces for painting to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Contributed to waste reduction by efficiently using materials and supplies.
- Upheld company standards by following health and safety procedures.
Education
GCSEs - GENERAL EDUCATION
HENRY MELLISH COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Nottingham 09.1978 - 07.1983
Skills
- Outdoor cooking
- Business promotion
- Permit acquisition
- Menu customisation
- Handling food complaints
- Hygiene consciousness
- Food preparation
- Order processing
- Food presentation
- Cost control
- Food allergy understanding
- Health and Safety adherence
- First aid training
- Basic accounting
- Event catering
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Stock control
- Food sales
- Drink preparations
- Price setting
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Catering
- Reliable delivery
- Safety consciousness
- Knowledge of postal codes
- Letter bundling
- Punctuality and reliability
- Van driving proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Vehicle maintenance
- Mail delivery
Affiliations
- WALKING, CLASSIC CARS, AVIATION AND READING.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Street food caterer
SELF EMPLOYED
08.1989 - 07.2023
Postal worker
Royal Mail Delivery Office
09.1986 - 08.1989
Parts delivery driver
PARTCO
02.1986 - 09.1986
Paint sprayer
PALACE PERMA SIGNS
08.1983 - 02.1986
GCSEs - GENERAL EDUCATION
HENRY MELLISH COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1978 - 07.1983
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