Laxshan Thayaparan
Summary
- Currently taking a GAP year and focusing on improving my character development and interpersonal skills by joining the workforce and gaining experience.
- I would like to get an apprenticeship which will allow me to work in the field and study therefore giving me a better understanding of my career choice. This is an Ideal choice of mine as I've learned over the years that i work better and efficiently alongside my colleagues and i will be able to have a mentor and which will guide me in my career pathway.
- Key industries im interested in applying for an apprenticeship
Construction and real estate
Automotive industry - Vehicle maintenance, sales, business management
- I Inspire to start my journey through an apprenticeship in an industry where i do have relevant experience and also passionate as it interests me for a career pathway. I believe I can confidently combine vision, ingenuity and strong business acumen with well- developed project management and leadership qualities. In this area I will be able to communicate my ideas onto the table and execute without straying from the path.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Delivery driver
Ocado Group
11.2023 - Current
- Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Safely loaded and unloaded packages with zero material damage.
- Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
- Selected most appropriate route, accounting for weather and road closures.
- Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
- Minimised complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, promptly advising of schedule changes.
- Carried out complex manoeuvres in busy, high pressure environments.
Warehouse assistant
Amazon
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, employing excellent organisation and planning skills to optimise workspace use.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Within couple of months they quickly instructed me to join the training side of operations and help new trainees
Mcdonald's Crew Team Member
McDonald's
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Trained in food safety and hygiene practices.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation areas and equipment.
- Handled customer complaints using quick decision-making to resolve issues.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Received incoming stock shipments, rotated current supplies and placed new items into correct storage locations.
- Leveraged strong ambition and business acumen, regularly exceeding targets and expectations.
- I gained extensive knowledge and experience within the workforce and become a crew trainer within 6 months of joining.
Skills
Nower Hill High School
2015-2020
9 GCSEs including Maths (4) and English (4)
West Herts College
2020- 2022
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business
Affiliations
- Buy and sell cars to family and friends
- I would help friends and family on Vechicle maintenance and inspections
- I would attend local regulated car meets and show my passion and love for cars
- I would watch and learn car review and udertsand why brands differentiate from each other
- I have completed CIBT test which allow me work on site and visulize different aspects within the construction industry
Timeline
Delivery driver
Ocado Group
11.2023 - Current
Warehouse assistant
Amazon
11.2022 - 08.2023
Mcdonald's Crew Team Member
McDonald's
10.2021 - 10.2022