Paul MacDonald

• Promoted good behaviour amongst passengers with clear communication of rules.
• Navigated different routes efficiently to reach destinations on time.
• Reported any mechanical problems promptly for early resolution.
• Assisted elderly or disabled passengers, promoting inclusivity and respect.
• Maintained punctuality for smooth running of timetable schedules.
• Operated ticket machines correctly, guaranteeing accurate fare collection.
• Provided excellent customer service to passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
• Ensured passenger safety by adhering to all traffic regulations.
• Kept accurate logs of trips, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Followed company policies strictly, upholding professional standards at all times.
• Used defensive driving techniques for minimising potential accidents.
• Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure roadworthiness.

• Generated leads to increase potential business opportunities.
• Implemented promotional strategies for improved product visibility in the market.
• Promoted up-sell opportunities during customer interactions, boosting overall revenue generation.
• Educated customers about product features and benefits, driving informed purchasing decisions.
• Tailored pitches according to individual consumer preferences to increase conversion rates.
• Delivered convincing sales pitches to attract new clients.
• Collaborated with the inhouse marketing team for successful product launches.
• Participated in team meetings contributing valuable ideas for sales improvement.
• Provided comprehensive after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Sourced new customers and introduced the company to increase sales.
• Worked with the design team to help design and quote Exhibition Stands.
• Monitored and maintained thorough stock inventories, sourcing and replenishing cost-effective supplies as necessary in line with department budgets.
• Coordinated build preparations from design to manufacture, enabling efficient completion in line with production timeframes.
• Worked collaboratively with suppliers to source quality products, ensuring effective achievement of desired set design.
• Safely and responsibly operated, maintained and stored workshop equipment, tools and machinery.
• Implemented and operated within strict health and safety guidelines for continued staff safety and wellbeing.
• Interpreted visual design briefs, implementing strategic set builds to exceptional production standards in line with budgets and deadlines.
• Coordinated and displayed signage and informative brochures for each exhibit.
• Designed exhibit layout and arranged furnishings and display cases.
• Assisted with setup of lighting and display equipment to properly arrange artwork.
• Arranged Logistics and Transported the Exhibition Stands to the venues to be built in many countries accross the world.
• Provided expert advice on organisational change, resulting in streamlined operations.
• Collaborated with a variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
• Developed comprehensive business strategies to deliver client objectives.

Self employed Carrying out various things including Building my own Camper vans to use and sell on, I built 3 campers and have recently been building Exhibitions for a previous company I used to work for Mac Design, I was also working a few days a week at a same day courier Bennetts distribution which I enjoyed as I do enjoy driving. I Finished being self employed as was offered a job at an Exhibition Company in Preston

Started on the Electrical counter before promotion to manager, Dealing with the everyday running of the Electrical department, overseeing the sales counter, sourcing new products, purchasing and merchandising, helping out when busy over the counter as well as stocking shelves answering the telephones and giving technical knowledge to staff and customers,

• Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies.
• Sourcing and purchasing new products for various customer and companies.
• Determined merchandise price schedules and discount rates.
• Drove business development by cultivating strong supplier relationships.
• Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations.
• Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
• Negotiated with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives to get the best possible price.
• Computed and created purchase orders in to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.

Company owner running an Electrical wholesale shop selling electrical accessories and tools, sourcing, purchasing and marketing the many items contractors and the general public, closed the company as decided wasn't the right time to start a business was offered a position at C&W Berry.

• Oversaw all aspects of branch management, including sales, revenue and policy enforcement.
• Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
• Built and nurtured customer relationships to retain business and loyalty.
• Set team performance goals and monitored progress to encourage attainment.
• Facilitated smooth running of branch operations by verifying consistent compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Identified new business leads and achieved high conversion rates to exceed growth targets.

Dealing with the everyday running of a busy caravan dealership, Producing targets and dealing with the sales team for prices on Part Exchange vans as well as new vans, dealing with customer issues and complaints.

• Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
• Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.
• Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
• Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.

Dealing with various businesses to design and build Exhibition stands and conference sets, traveling all around the country as well as abroad setting them up and breaking them down again.

• Safely and responsibly operated, maintained and stored workshop equipment, tools and machinery.
• Implemented and operated within strict health and safety guidelines for continued staff safety and wellbeing.
• Monitored advances in industry technologies and techniques to offer innovative set design solutions.
• Coordinated build preparations from design to production, enabling efficient completion in line with production and customer timeframes.

Served an apprenticeship in cabinet making and caravan building, worked on the production line making the furniture for the various caravan models as well as the assembly line putting the caravans together.