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Paul Lupai

Reading,Berkshire

Summary

Dedicated project manager skilled in delivering quality outcomes through effective leadership and team motivation. Engages with clients to identify needs and provide exceptional service. Builds relationships and fosters trust within diverse communities, handling sensitive situations with empathy and discretion. Committed to connecting individuals to vital resources and support services.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Worker

St Mungos
Reading, Berkshire
04.2026 - 06.2026

As an Outreach Worker I supported individuals experiencing homelessness, actively meeting vulnerable people where they are such as on the streets, in parks, or in shelters. All the vulnerable people I worked with consisted of substance misuse, mental health challenges, or extreme poverty. The role required immense patience, active listening, and a strictly non-judgmental approach.

My main responsibilities were building rapport, conducting assessments, providing essentials, signposting & referrals and advocacy.

Floating Support Officer

Launchpad
Reading, Berkshire
09.2024 - 03.2025

As a Floating Support Officer, I helped vulnerable individuals live independently and avoid homelessness. Instead of being based in one care home, I travelled to different clients' homes, floated between them to provide temporary, housing-related support.

My main responsibilities were tenancy management, benefits & budgeting, independent living skills, accessing healthcare and community integration.

Private Landlord

Self employed
Reading, Berkshire
06.2024 - Current

As a Private Landlord, I act as a property manager, compliance officer, and customer service point of contact, taking on full legal and financial responsibility for renting out my property.

My main responsibilities are right to rent & vetting, deposit protection, required documentation, licensing when need be, repairs, safety tasks, rent collection, insurance, communication, inspections and check out.

Trustee/Youth Worker

Dee Park Foundation
Reading, Berkshire
03.2024 - 09.2024

As a trustee I served as a legal steward and governing leader. I made up the board of directors/volunteers and was collectively responsible for ensuring the organization fulfilled its mission, acted in the public interest, and managed its funds responsibly and independently.

My main responsibilities as a trustee were fulfilling the mission, acting in the best interests, ensuring compliance, setting strategic direction, managing resources, maintaining accountability and overseeing staff.

As a youth worker I provided a safe, welcoming environment where kids and adults used informal education and trusted relationships to mentor young people, build their confidence, and teach essential life skills.

My main responsibilities were building trusting relationships, designing activities, mentoring & guidance, life skills & development and community connection.

Customer Service Agent

Thames Water
Reading, Berkshire
01.2023 - 08.2023

As a Customer Service Agent I acted as the direct link between the company and its customers by answering questions, solving problems, and processing transactions.

My main responsibilities were, handling inquiries, resolving complaints, processing transactions, managing accounts, updating records and escalating issues. I gained admin experience and knowledge through this role and the use of Salesforce.

Event Manager

ACRE
Reading, Berkshire
12.2021 - 06.2022

As an Events Manager I oversee the entire lifecycle of an event, from initial budgeting and venue sourcing to on-site execution and post-event analysis. I acted as the key liaison between clients, suppliers, and staff to bring event concepts to life while ensuring all health, safety, and logistical standards are met.

My main responsibilities were, defining objectives, budgeting, vendor sourcing, phone handling, marketing & promotion and Risk assessments.

Customer Service Assistant

Tesco
Reading, Berkshire
02.2021 - 06.2021

As a Customer Service Assistant I worked as the frontline face and voice of a business. I helped customers by answering questions, processing orders, resolving complaints, and ensuring an excellent overall experience.

My main responsibilities were customer support, sales & transactions, problem solving, admin & stock, great communication, patience & empathy towards customers, time management and product knowledge.

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
Reading, Berkshire
06.2020 - 10.2020

As a Delivery Driver I transported hot meals, beverages and overall takeaways from Pizza Hut to customers' doors. (Remove personal pronoun) acted as an independent employee, managing my time, vehicle, and smartphone to complete orders in a timely manner.

My main responsibilities were accepting jobs, routing, collection, quality control, arrival, communication and vehicle maintenance.

Domiciliary Care Worker

Novus
Reading, Berkshire
10.2019 - 03.2020

As a Domiciliary care worker I provided practical and emotional support to elderly people with chronic illness to live independently in their own homes. The duties range from short 30-minute visits to longer, more intensive visits throughout the day or night.

My main responsibilities were personal care, medication support, meal preparation, household tasks, mobility assistance, companionship and health monitoring.

Service Assistant

Sainsbury's
Reading, Berkshire
10.2018 - 09.2019

As a Service Assistant I was the face of a store and assisted customers, processing transactions, and ensuring the shop floor remained clean and well-stocked. I managed the day-to-day operations that kept the business running smoothly for a positive shopping.

Provided customer service and performed checkout duties to support daily operations.

Team Member

M&S simply foods
Reading, Berkshire
06.2018 - 09.2018

As a Team Member I acted as the face of the store, balancing customer service, sales, and daily operations to keep the business running smoothly.

My main responsibilities were greeting & assisting, handling transactions, promotions, stock management, floor presentation and store maintenance.

Warehouse Operator

Staffline
Bracknell, Berkshire
05.2017 - 06.2017

As a Warehouse Operative I managed the intake, storage, and dispatch of goods, ensuring that items move efficiently through the supply chain.

My main responsibilities were Goods in, stock control, picking & packing, dispatch, equipment operation and health & safety.

Sales Assistant

Primark
Reading, Berkshire
10.2015 - 08.2018

Greeted customers and provided product recommendations, processed transactions, and managed inventory to enhance customer satisfaction and store revenue.

Greeted and advised customers, resolved issues and enquiries, managed point of sale (POS), and promoted products through effective merchandising to support sales goals.

Education

A-Levels - IT

Reading College
Reading
01-2016

GCSEs - English

Reading College
Reading
01-2016

GCSEs - Maths

prospect school
Reading, RDG
01-2015

GCSEs - ICT

prospect school
Reading, RDG
01-2015

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Advocacy strategies
  • Community integration
  • Housing support strategies
  • Compliance management
  • Client relationship management
  • Active listening

Timeline

Outreach Worker

St Mungos
04.2026 - 06.2026

Floating Support Officer

Launchpad
09.2024 - 03.2025

Private Landlord

Self employed
06.2024 - Current

Trustee/Youth Worker

Dee Park Foundation
03.2024 - 09.2024

Customer Service Agent

Thames Water
01.2023 - 08.2023

Event Manager

ACRE
12.2021 - 06.2022

Customer Service Assistant

Tesco
02.2021 - 06.2021

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
06.2020 - 10.2020

Domiciliary Care Worker

Novus
10.2019 - 03.2020

Service Assistant

Sainsbury's
10.2018 - 09.2019

Team Member

M&S simply foods
06.2018 - 09.2018

Warehouse Operator

Staffline
05.2017 - 06.2017

Sales Assistant

Primark
10.2015 - 08.2018

A-Levels - IT

Reading College

GCSEs - English

Reading College

GCSEs - Maths

prospect school

GCSEs - ICT

prospect school
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