OWEN GRIFFITHS
Oxford,Oxfordshire
Summary
Experienced with a strong background in construction and customer service. Demonstrates adaptability, self-management, and teamwork across diverse roles, i'm looking to expand my knowledge in all aspects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayer
self employed
02.2026 - Current
- Working in London, building apartments.
- Contributed to construction project success by completing quality brick work.
Landscape Gardener
Ghallager gardens
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Built nature areas in Milton Keynes, maintained a number of old people's homes.
- refurbished parks.
- Held a variety of different clients happy across the county.
- Used wide range of tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools to complete garden projects.
Lifeguard
Bicester leisure centre
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Stayed up-to-date on first aid and emergency best practices through training.
- Maintained customer safety and security through constant observation.
- Kept pool areas clear and tidy, ensuring regular cleaning to avoid risk of slips and trips.
- Communicated effectively with swimmers of all ages, providing guidance and support as needed.
Labourer
Edgar Taylor
01.2022 - 07.2023
- I was working on site in Bicester, Graven Hill for Edgar Taylor. By doing general labouring, I became very hands-on and immersed myself in the temporary duration remaining on the contract.
- Removed waste materials and ensured site cleanliness, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks accurately and within designated timeframes.
Sales Assistant
Nike
01.2020 - 01.2022
- I worked at Nike for two years and excelled in sales, winning awards for staying at the top of KPIs each month, receiving the most feedback from happy customers, and dealing with higher-spending clients.
- Handled customer returns, refunds and exchanges at customer service desk.
- Shared new products and promotions with customer to encourage sales.
- Met sales targets through proactive promotion and excellent customer service.
Sales Assistant
Ralph Lauren
10.2019 - 01.2022
- I worked at Ralph Lauren for 3 months, where I was working in the shoe department.
- Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback.
- Shared new products and promotions with customer to encourage sales.
- Organised stock room, ensuring easy access to products and efficient inventory management.
Waiter
Brewers Fayre
08.2018 - 07.2019
- I’ve been a waiter at brewers Fayre for 7 months
- I waited at some wedding events
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored customer satisfaction throughout the dining experience, promptly addressing any issues to uphold service quality.
Education
Diploma - Construction
Blackbirds Leys college
Oxford, OX2019
The Bicester School - Travel and Tourism, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Pe, Maths, Science
The Bicester School
06.2018
Skills
- adaptable
- self-management
- Teamwork
- communication
- efficient
- problem solver
- Construction safety
- Customer relationship management
- Client satisfaction
- CSCS Card Holder
Hobbies and Interests
- Going to the gym and running
- Fitness obsessed
- going hiking/ climbing mountains
- 5-a-side football team with friends
- Going to the driving range and golf course
- Car shows
- travelling
Timeline
Bricklayer
self employed
02.2026 - Current
Landscape Gardener
Ghallager gardens
02.2024 - 01.2026
Lifeguard
Bicester leisure centre
07.2023 - 01.2024
Labourer
Edgar Taylor
01.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Assistant
Nike
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Assistant
Ralph Lauren
10.2019 - 01.2022
Waiter
Brewers Fayre
08.2018 - 07.2019
Diploma - Construction
Blackbirds Leys college
The Bicester School - Travel and Tourism, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Pe, Maths, Science
The Bicester School