Paul Parker
Mauchline
Summary
A dedicated and reliable professional with a strong passion for gardening, possessing skills in both independent and collaborative work environments. Demonstrates expertise in growing a variety of plants from seed, including flowers and vegetables such as tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and chillies. Utilises joinery skills to enhance gardening projects through creative and practical solutions. Committed to delivering high-quality results with honesty and hard work.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance assistant
East Ayrshire Council
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
2006.07 - Current
- Process the bank reconcilliation daily and deal with cashflow reporting in Treasury on a daily basis.
- Monitor and maintain webpay users for the system that is a webbased payment system.
- Reconcile monthly ledgers for banking, debtors, payroll and suspense transactions.
- Process journals daily from other departments.
- Process and maintain direct debit processing for rent accounts.
- Deal with mutiple department queries by email, phone or mail for payments and also guidance on payment systems.
Joiner
Ogilivie Construction
Stirling, Stirling
1999.02 - 2000.05
- Completed restoration work on listed buildings with precision and care.
- Measured and marked out materials with accuracy for precise cuts and joints.
- Repaired furniture fixtures ensuring the longevity of items.
- Utilised hand and power tools efficiently, ensuring fine finishes on products.
- Roofing, stud walls, doors and all aspects of joinery on a building site.
Delivery Driver
Transman Distribution
Muirkirk
1995.01 - 1999.03
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
- Delivery of parcels from Newcastle to John O'Groats and a daily basis.
- Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
- Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
- Carried out minor vehicle repairs, minimising downtime for maintenance services.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Assisted in warehouse organisation to streamline packing process.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Finance
Kilmarnock College
Kilmarnock 2003.09 - 2006.05
Skills
- I am honest, hard working reliable, can work in a group or on my own
- I really enjoy gardening and feel I have the skills to do this job,
- I feel my joinery skills can make a difference as welll in gardening put things together etc
- I can be imaginative as and when needed with gardening,
- I currently grow all flowers from seed for my garden and also grow veg during the summer months with tomatoes, courgettes, pappers, chillies etc
Timeline
Finance assistant
East Ayrshire Council
2006.07 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Finance
Kilmarnock College
2003.09 - 2006.05
Joiner
Ogilivie Construction
1999.02 - 2000.05
Delivery Driver
Transman Distribution
1995.01 - 1999.03