Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
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Oliver Lane

Rustington ,West Sussex

Summary

A highly organised and adaptable Building Surveying graduate with a keen willingness to learn. With a strong foundation in time management, technical problem-solving, and clear communication. Highly motivated to utilise this skill set within the built environment, aiming to build upon academic success and deliver immediate value in a professional surveying role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lead Delivery Driver Assessor and Delivery Service

Waitrose & Partners
Rustington, West Sussex
2020.05 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting the E-commerce team and Senior Lead Driver Assessor, with a team of 18 drivers and a fleet of 6 vehicles. Ensuring compliance, safety and efficiency are met.
  • Delivering high quality customer service to the doorstep as a customer delivery driver, aligning with partnership values.
  • Conducted admin checks on current and prospective drivers
  • Assessing driving standards of new drivers pre-contract offer, and current drivers annual driving assessments.
  • Assisting with weekly van checks, and performing basic maintenance. Reporting defects to third party companies and contractors, planning defect repair and vehicle replacement into a busy schedule.
  • Assisting the team to achieve a 95%+ depart and deliver on time record.

Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
Rustington , West Sussex
2018.12 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Optimising product reductions to boost day-to-day and weekly sales. Assisting new team members to settle in via introduction, ensuring a smooth and implemented transition into the workplace.
  • Executed end-of-day cashing-up, calculating till and lottery money, and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Ensured efficient and user-friendly services by managing client returns and packages, and processing parcels from Waitrose, John Lewis, and Amazon.
  • Oversaw in-store inventory and coordinated online shopping delivery for clients via platforms like Deliveroo and Uber.
  • Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and performing regular stock checks.
  • Supervised staff in executing smooth daily processes, including till operations, customer communications, Challenge 25 compliance, refund management, and lottery transactions.
  • Experience in leading retail shifts, overseeing retail operations ranging from stock management, assigning tasks to partners, and customer interaction.

Aerospace Engineer Work Experience

Virgin Atlantic
Horley, Surrey
2019.06 - 2019.07

Key Responsibilities:

  • Part of the Engineering team at Virgin Atlantic during a work experience placement.
  • Shadowing different engineers in different areas, with further learning of the Engineering aspect of Aircraft Maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying

Coventry University
Coventry
2023.09 - 2026.04

Motorsport Engineering

Coventry University
Coventry
2022.09 - 2023.06

Foundation Year - Engineering

Coventry University
Coventry
2021.09 - 2022.06

A-Levels -

Angmering School Sixth Form
Angmering, West Sussex
2017.09 - 2020.03

Skills

    Digital Literacy

    AutoCAD

    Report Writing

    Attention to detail

    Time Management

    Problem Solving

    Self Motivated

    Teamwork

    Communication

Accomplishments

    Letter of Recognition (John Lewis Partnership): Received a personal written commendation from former Chairman Dame Sharon White in recognition of delivering exceptional, high-quality customer service.

Certification

Full UK Driving License

Affiliations

  • Golf: A keen beginner golfer. I enjoy the strategic elements of the game, the focus it requires, and the excellent opportunity it provides to get outdoors and socialise.
  • Music Production & DJ'ing: An enthusiastic hobbyist. I enjoy the technical challenge of teaching myself music production and mixing tracks, serving as a highly rewarding creative outlet in my downtime.
  • Gym & Fitness: Dedicated to a consistent fitness routine. Maintaining my physical health is something I take pride and enjoyment in.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Building Surveying

Coventry University
2023.09 - 2026.04

Motorsport Engineering

Coventry University
2022.09 - 2023.06

Foundation Year - Engineering

Coventry University
2021.09 - 2022.06

Lead Delivery Driver Assessor and Delivery Service

Waitrose & Partners
2020.05 - Current

Aerospace Engineer Work Experience

Virgin Atlantic
2019.06 - 2019.07

Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
2018.12 - Current

A-Levels -

Angmering School Sixth Form
2017.09 - 2020.03
Oliver Lane