Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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Paul Dodson

Newton,Devon

Summary

Reliable and proactive with knack for troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving. Demonstrates good teamwork and communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Maintenance person

Md Maintenance
Torquay, Torbay
2024.01 - 2024.07
  • Maintenance repairs on holiday lets

Mastic Man

Sd sealant
Newton Abbot, Devon
2023.07 - 2023.12
  • Sealant application on new buildings sealing anything from the flooring to the windows including bathroom and kitchens
  • Driving from newton abbot to site from North Devon to the far end of Cornwall
  • Making sure i had the correct materials for completion of my jobs

Fitter

Steve Bristow stone masonry
Newton Abbot, Devon
2021.03 - 2023.02
  • Loading and unloading of van
  • Van checks
  • Stock checks for the right equipment to complete our daily jobs
  • Cutting and polishing the worktops to finish the installation
  • Carrying heavy stone worktop from van to the kitchen of new builds and residential homes
  • Driving to jobs from Newton Abbot to as far as London

Yard manager

Keyline
Ottery St Mary, Devon
2020.11 - 2021.03
  • Health and safety
  • Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
  • Placing orders
  • I was employed as yard manager but my time there running the transport of 6 lorries
  • I planned the loads
  • Planning of routes

Senior sales advisor

Jewson
Torquay, Torbay
2018.01 - 2020.11
  • Maintained quality assurance standards for all products and services.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
  • Demonstrated product features and functions to engage potential customers.
  • Worked closely with marketing team to launch successful promotional campaigns.
  • Answer calls taking customers orders
  • Open and shutting the branch
  • Closing the till and doing the banking
  • Day to day running of the branch

Yard manager

Sw Slating and Tiling
Exeter, Devon
2017.03 - 2017.12
  • Health and safety
  • Forklift checks
  • Stock ordering
  • Receiving stock
  • picking orders
  • Loading lorries

Steel fabricator

Hy-Ten
Newton Abbot, Devon
2005.04 - 2017.03
  • Health and Safety
  • Risk assessments
  • Daily Machine checks
  • Stock receiving
  • Picking orders
  • Loading and unloading of deliveries and also loading our own lorries by using a crane and fork lift
  • Using all machinery to cut and bend steel also using disc cutters and welder

General labourer

Gilpin Demolition
Newton Abbot, Devon
2003.08 - 2005.04
  • Utilised PPE on site to prevent accidents.
  • Used a variety of power tools, demonstrating versatility and adaptability on the job site.
  • Inspected machinery for repair needs or removable blockages requiring attention.
  • Stripped out buildings ready for demolition

Education

GCSEs -

coombeshead college
Newton Abbot, Devon
1988.09 - 2003.06

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Safety inspection
  • Safety awareness
  • Workflow coordination
  • Maintenance planning
  • Timekeeping
  • Self-motivation
  • Physical stamina
  • Innovative thinking
  • Power tools usage
  • Machinery operation
  • Groundskeeping
  • Strategic thinking
  • Reliable work ethic
  • First Aid certification
  • Metalworking abilities
  • Customer engagement
  • Welding abilities
  • Relationship-building
  • Proactive approach
  • General cleaning
  • Customer service orientation
  • forklift

Affiliations

  • Played Football for 19 years ran marathons and ultra marathons

Accomplishments

completed 21 marathons and ultra marathon and also played football to a local high standard

Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

Maintenance person

Md Maintenance
2024.01 - 2024.07

Mastic Man

Sd sealant
2023.07 - 2023.12

Fitter

Steve Bristow stone masonry
2021.03 - 2023.02

Yard manager

Keyline
2020.11 - 2021.03

Senior sales advisor

Jewson
2018.01 - 2020.11

Yard manager

Sw Slating and Tiling
2017.03 - 2017.12

Steel fabricator

Hy-Ten
2005.04 - 2017.03

General labourer

Gilpin Demolition
2003.08 - 2005.04

GCSEs -

coombeshead college
1988.09 - 2003.06
Paul Dodson