- Watching Sport
- Playing Golf
- Grandkids
Malcolm Pitchforth
Ossett,West Yorkshire
Summary
Skilled Picture Framer and Painter and Decorator with 29 years in enhancing visual appeal and presentation quality. Expertise in picture framing, quality control, and retail operations, ensuring high-quality finishes and customer satisfaction. Led teams through complex projects, achieving successful outcomes for industrial and commercial clients. Strong interpersonal skills enhance client interactions and support business success.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Picture Framer
Self Employed
Ossett, West Yorkshire
06.1990 - 04.2025
- Framed pictures to enhance overall presentation for clients.
- Supported portrait photography sessions to capture high-quality images.
- Utilised Photoshop for photo editing tasks to improve visual appeal.
- Participated in wide format printing projects for enhanced display options.
- Assisted in marketing initiatives to effectively promote services.
- Operated various software including Excel, Word, Acrobat, and Photoshop to facilitate tasks.
- Managed customer care inquiries to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals.
Painter and Decorator
J Perkins
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
04.1977 - 04.1981
- Managed a workforce of up to 21 employees during peak business operations, ensuring effective team coordination.
- Progressed to foreman from 1979 to 1981, overseeing projects and honing leadership skills before becoming self-employed.
- Joined Bagnals Painting and Decorating in Shipley, West Yorkshire in 1984, actively contributing to various projects until transitioning to framing and photography business in 1990.
- Assisted in multiple roles from 1977, beginning full-time employment after Saturday job during school, gaining foundational skills in painting and decorating.
Education
General
Thornes House Comprehesive
Wakefield01-1977
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Client relationship management
- Creative thinking
- Measurement accuracy
- Time management
- Risk assessment
- Driving vehicles up to 75t
- Computer literacy
- Basic IT skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Communication skills
- Self-motivation
Interests
Additional Information
- I would like to be considered for following roles
- Warehouse work
- Delivery Driving ( I'm used to long hours multi drop driving)
- Customer Services Supermarkets etc
- Night Shifts are not a porblem
- I would consider anything
Timeline
Professional Picture Framer
Self Employed
06.1990 - 04.2025
Painter and Decorator
J Perkins
04.1977 - 04.1981
General
Thornes House Comprehesive