Matthew Read
Ryde,Isle of Wight
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with a strong foundation in customer service, cash handling, and team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional time management and organisational skills, ensuring high standards in fast-paced environments. Proficient in content creation, video editing, and social media managing, with a keen awareness of health & safety and hygiene protocols. Committed to delivering excellence through creative thinking and a positive attitude while maintaining independence and teamwork. Aspires to leverage skills in a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Workshop Operative
TeeMill
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
2023.12 - 2026.01
- Produced printed merchandise including t-shirts and mugs to customer specifications
- Accurately picked stock using label codes and prepared items for distribution
- Assisted with solvent-based printing processes following safety procedures
- Packed and dispatched online customer orders, ensuring quality standards were met
Butcher / Sales Assistant
Harvey Browns
Arreton, Isle of Wight
2020.11 - 2023.12
- Provided friendly, professional customer service in a busy retail environment
- Operated tills, handling cash and card transactions accurately
- Trained as a butcher, preparing meats, sausages and ready-to-eat products
- Maintained high standards of hygiene, food safety and health & safety compliance
- Developed strong knife skills and attention to detail
Social Media Intern
SyncVault
London
2021.03 - 2021.06
- Assisted with managing and growing the company's Instagram presence
- Created graphics and content for regular features including New Music Friday
- Researched and shared up-to-date music industry news
- Supported marketing activity through digital content, artwork and promotional materials
Warehouse Operative
Marks & Spencer
Newport, Isle of Wight
2018.12 - 2018.12
- Assisted with unloading deliveries and stock handling
- Ensured paperwork and stock records were accurate and up to date
- Seasonal
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
Cleaner
Woodside Holiday Camp
Wootton, Isle of Wight
2018.05 - 2019.08
- Cleaned and prepared holiday chalets to required standards for guests
- Worked efficiently to tight turnaround times while maintaining quality
- Kept communal areas tidy and well-organised for optimal functionality.
- Ensured the provision of clean towels and toiletries for guest satisfaction in chalet suites.
Education
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music
Platform One College of Music
BA (Hons) - Commercial Music
Platform One College of Music
Skills
- Time management
- Organisational skills
- Customer service
- Packaging efficiency
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Independence
- High standards
- Fast-paced environments
- Health & safety awareness
- Hygiene awareness
- Team collaboration
- Content creation
- Order fulfilment
- Creative thinking
- Positive attitude
- Basic computer literacy
- Video Editing
- Social Media Managing
Affiliations
- Active musician and songwriter, performing as part of a band. This involves regular collaboration, clear communication, reliability and time management, alongside balancing rehearsals, performances and work commitments.
- Video editing short form and long form content
- Reading, it exercises my mind and helps when writing down ideas
Accomplishments
- Played gigs up and down the country with my band
- Played the Isle of Wight Festival Mainstage in 2023
- Received regular air time on BBC Introducing for the music I have written
Timeline
Workshop Operative
TeeMill
2023.12 - 2026.01
Social Media Intern
SyncVault
2021.03 - 2021.06
Butcher / Sales Assistant
Harvey Browns
2020.11 - 2023.12
Warehouse Operative
Marks & Spencer
2018.12 - 2018.12
Cleaner
Woodside Holiday Camp
2018.05 - 2019.08
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music
Platform One College of Music
BA (Hons) - Commercial Music
Platform One College of Music