Matthew Stewart
Dungannon,Tyrone
Summary
Mature student with hands-on experience across technical, supervisory, and customer-focused roles, currently completing a BA (Hons) degree in Photography with Video. Thrives in collaborative team environments and brings creativity, initiative, and practical problem-solving to day-to-day work. Adaptable and reliable when operating in unfamiliar situations, with a strong work ethic and a desire to build a long-term career within a progressive, growth-focused organisation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Heating engineer
I.Stewart Boiler Services
Dungannon, Tyrone
2024.08 - Current
- Installation and servicing of oil-fired heating systems.
- Fault-finding and repair of heating and plumbing issues.
- Daily job planning to improve efficiency.
- Organising the orders of stock and new tools.
- Professional conduct within domestic settings.
- Helped increase daily job capacity by supporting a two-person workflow, allowing more customers to be served.
Supervisor
Seed Salads Ltd
Belfast, Antrim
2022.03 - 2024.08
- Played a key role in launching a new city location.
- Took responsibility for opening and closing procedures.
- Organised staff and supervised day-to-day service.
- Managed stock levels and prepared orders to avoid shortages.
- Ensured high standards of service and presentation throughout shifts.
- Led daily operations during periods when the owner was not present.
Bartender
Grand Central Hotel
Belfast, Antrim
2021.08 - 2022.03
- Responsible for bar setup and close-down procedures.
- Prepared premium cocktails and drinks in line with hotel standards.
- Took food and drink orders while maintaining service quality under pressure.
- Adapted to increased workload during periods of staff shortage.
- Maintained professionalism and attention to detail in a high-end hospitality environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography with Video
Ulster University Belfast
2023.09 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Computing Technologies
Ulster University Jordanstown
2017.09 - 2018.12
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Information Technologies
South West College Dungannon
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs (including Maths and English) -
Royal School Dungannon
2010.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Organisation and workload planning
- Stock control and resource management
- Professional communication and client service
- Team supervision and coordination
- Problem-solving and initiative
- Time management and reliability
- Working to standards and procedures
- Digital and technical literacy
Affiliations
- Long distance and Marathon Running
- Photography and Visual Storytelling
Accomplishments
Microsoft Office Accreditation
Completed during BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT
Timeline
Heating engineer
I.Stewart Boiler Services
2024.08 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Photography with Video
Ulster University Belfast
2023.09 -
Supervisor
Seed Salads Ltd
2022.03 - 2024.08
Bartender
Grand Central Hotel
2021.08 - 2022.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Computing Technologies
Ulster University Jordanstown
2017.09 - 2018.12
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Information Technologies
South West College Dungannon
2015.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs (including Maths and English) -
Royal School Dungannon
2010.09 - 2015.06