Lee Blockley
Tattershall,Lincolnshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with a diverse skill set in customer service, workflow management, and spray booth operations. Expertise in wood preparation, equipment maintenance, and lacquer application ensures high-quality results. Strong communication skills and experience in food safety practices enhance kitchen coordination and staff supervision. Proven ability in inventory management, quality assurance, marketing, and sales expertise supports effective decision making. Committed to leveraging skills for continued professional growth and excellence in service delivery.
Skilled craftsman specialising in wood furniture spraying with focus on high quality finishes and precision work. Can ensure consistent, smooth, and lasting results for furniture products through mastery of spray equipment and techniques. Unique skills include colour matching, surface preparation, and understanding properties of different wood types to optimise results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Wood furniture sprayer
Millhouse / Spaceright
Kirkby, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
2024.10 - Current
- Prepared wood furniture for spraying, ensuring high quality results.
- Conducted regular maintenance on spray equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Secured protective coverings over non-spray areas, preventing unwanted paint transfer.
- Followed safety procedures during all aspects of work, reducing risk of accidents.
- Applied primer coats on furniture pieces, preparing them for final sprays.
- Maintained clean and organised work station, promoting efficiency.
- Prepared samples for customers' approval before commencing full scale spraying.
- Mixed paints and stains to achieve desired colours and shades.
Bar manager
Steaming Billy
Syston, Leicestershire
2023.01 - 2024.10
- Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.
- Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximised efficiency and minimised waste.
- Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
- Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
- Completed accurate end-of-day financial routines for cash and card transactions.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.
Bar manager
Evarards
Syston, Leicestershire
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Maintained outstanding hygiene levels for optimised customer safety and continued regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated Front of House and Back of House staff ahead of events for smooth execution to maximise guest satisfaction.
- Organised special events and functions and corporate lunches.
- Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
- Monitored bar expenses and operations to minimise costs.
- Recognised and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance, boosting team morale and productivity.
Warehouse forklift operator
Costco
Thurmaston , Leicestershire
2015.08 - 2023.01
- Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support trans-shipment operations.
- Drove forklift trucks responsibly, upholding staff and environment safety.
- Stacked and palletised products following set instructions.
- Transported pallets of goods to designated areas, continuously meeting productivity targets.
- Labelled items clearly and accurately to limit storage and dispatch issues.
- Returned empty pallets after use, ready for reloading.
- Transferred stock between assigned warehouse locations.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Uniformed public services (UPS)
Leicester college
Leicester, LeicestershireSkills
- Customer service and support
- Workflow management
- Spray booth operations
- Wood preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Lacquer application
- Communication skills
- Food safety practices
- Kitchen coordination
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Marketing and sales expertise
- Decision making
Affiliations
- Theme Parks
- Movies
- Family day's out
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
- Nationality: White/British
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Timeline
Wood furniture sprayer
Millhouse / Spaceright
2024.10 - Current
Bar manager
Evarards
2024.01 - 2024.07
Bar manager
Steaming Billy
2023.01 - 2024.10
Warehouse forklift operator
Costco
2015.08 - 2023.01
NVQ Level 2 - Uniformed public services (UPS)
Leicester college