MAX BARBER
Belvedere,United Kingdom
Summary
Talented media and sales professional with extensive experience in the radio and retail industries. A professional in media with polished communication skills, engaging interview style and wide-ranging knowledge on topics important to audience members. Delivers information with confidence, factual historical details and good conversational skills. Accomplished in developing new segments. Generated big sales and exceeded new business targets through outstanding networking and relationship building. Negotiated persuasively with clients to achieve profitable, high-volume sales.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Area Manager
Langley Waterproofing Systems,
London
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Advised clients on best roofing options based on their specific needs and budget constraints.
- Constantly updated knowledge about latest roofing technologies and practices.
- Adhered strictly to local building codes during all roofing works.
- Conducted thorough inspections for identifying potential roofing issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of roofing materials and their applications.
Yardsman / Salesman
ALSFORD TIMBER
Erith, UK
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Used outstanding product knowledge, sales and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases.
- Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
- Demonstrated close communication with other Alsford branches to arrange customer deliveries or transfer required stock.
- Placed customer orders in person and via telephone, providing guidance on product delivery timeframes.
- I retained a high-spending client through close communication to settle on agreeable timber prices.
- Met sales targets by generating quality service and negotiating the most ideal prices for maximised profit levels.
- Maintained quality service under high-pressure situations.
- Ensured workspaces and main yard were kept neat and tidy.
- Efficiently managed Erith branch solo for an 8 month period.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting required products, finding additional stock and completing purchases.
- Received and unloaded stock lorries as well as business deliveries.
- Applied strict health and safety knowledge while driving, refuelling and testing forklifts.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers, enhancing loyalty and retention.
- Handled concerns and complaints with care, delivering positive outcomes for continued customer loyalty.
- Performed daily store opening and closing, readying sales floor for customers and delivering stringent security measures.
Sales Assistant
COLLECTIF CLOTHING
Camden Town, UK
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Offered a welcoming environment to customers and provided assistance with selecting merchandise and seeking accessories.
- Delivered service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
- Maintained impeccably high standards store presentation and hygiene through cleaning the shop space.
- Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases.
- Updated product labelling and promotional pricing.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
- Unpacked merchandise on arrival, conducting stock checks to verify good condition.
- Maintained stock standards by steaming new arrivals before being presented on the rails.
Manager / Technician
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
Dartford, UK
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Implemented a new team enlisting program, reducing training time from 4 weeks to 2.
- Frequently worked with computer design and audio editing software: Adobe Audition, Audacity, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Spark.
- Thoroughly oversaw the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Reviewed scripts and filtered changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Adopted a composed and highly professional attitude in fast-paced and constantly changing environments, effectively handling challenging situations to achieve set objectives.
- Experienced in finding appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Calmly resolved sound and equipment issues in the studios as a mentored trainee engineer, to replace faulty or old technology.
- Booked extraordinary personalities for on-air interviews.
- Created boardroom and classroom multimedia presentations including video and text for enhanced student understanding.
- Created and presented media advertising packages to prospective customers.
- Supported students to improve projects and resolve issues to deliver top-quality broadcasts.
- Mastered the 'Playout One' and 'Music1' computer radio systems.
- Worked closely with colleagues to provide a modernised refurbishment for the radio station.
- Provided modernisation for a college website using effective Word Press skills.
- Thoroughly proof-read student articles prior to promoting the content online.
- Expressed a high standard of journalism and literary abilities through article writing, covering a wide range of subjects.
Voluntary Radio Presenter
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
Dartford, UK
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each client by listening to recommendations of presenters, students and staff and answering questions.
- Successfully trained new students by implementing my knowledge of radio technology, such as the Sonifex S2 music desk and AT 2020 microphone.
- Produced and hosted a personal 1980s Alternative show since 2016.
- Enthusiasm for scheduling music, radio shows and adverts to fill the stations hourly clock.
- Produced scripts for broadcast projects, such as documentaries on Second World War Veterans with hands-on interviews that required thorough questions.
- Supported colleagues in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch listener service.
- Provided exceptional tutoring for new students who show an enthusiasm for radio broadcasting.
- Hosted live interviews, creating open space for communication.
- Kept fun atmosphere for establishment by coordinating entertainment.
Music Video Extra
ALEX MENDHAM & HIS ORCHESTRA
London
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Performed as a stand-in clarinet player to mime in two separate music videos, 'Let Yourself Go' and 'Anything Goes'.
- Closely followed strict guidelines and set instructions during the day.
- Collaborated positively with cast members to execute seamless performances.
- Worked closely with directors and fellow performers to identify perfect mannerisms and performance techniques.
- Worked closely with a team of actors and musicians to produce highly-authentic performances.
- Applied professionalism in adopting mannerisms and gestures used by big-band musicians during the 1930's and 40's.
- Presented understanding of practice runs in 6 rehearsals for each song.
- Brought out character traits through body language, gestures and facial expressions.
- Built positive, professional relationships with cast and crew for enhanced production morale.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education: HNC - Creative Media & Digital Journalism
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
Dartford, Kent 09.2018 - 6 2019
NVQ Level 1 - Broadcast And Communication
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
Dartford, Kent 09.2016 - 6 2018
GCSEs - English, Media, Science, History, Maths
WELLING SCHOOL
Welling, Bexley 09.2011 - 7 2016
Skills
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Forklift operator
- Retail sales techniques
- Customer sales support
- Extremely organized
- Effective team leadership
- Strong verbal communication
- Powerful negotiator
- Self-motivated
- Observant
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Radio program supervision
- Knowledge of 1980s alternative music
- Fashion history
- Soundboard operation
- Radio presenting
- Strong research skills
- Painting and drawing
Hobbies
- 1930s - 1950s Vintage clothing.
- Vintage music and dancing.
- Painting leather jackets.
- Disc Jockey.
Timeline
Assistant Area Manager
Langley Waterproofing Systems,
02.2025 - 06.2025
Yardsman / Salesman
ALSFORD TIMBER
01.2023 - 09.2024
Manager / Technician
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
02.2020 - 01.2023
Sales Assistant
COLLECTIF CLOTHING
05.2019 - 07.2024
Certificate of Higher Education: HNC - Creative Media & Digital Journalism
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
09.2018 - 6 2019
Music Video Extra
ALEX MENDHAM & HIS ORCHESTRA
03.2018 - 03.2018
NVQ Level 1 - Broadcast And Communication
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
09.2016 - 6 2018
Voluntary Radio Presenter
NORTH KENT COLLEGE
08.2016 - 06.2019
GCSEs - English, Media, Science, History, Maths
WELLING SCHOOL
09.2011 - 7 2016
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