Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Interests
Qualifications and Career History
Affiliations
Languages
References
Training
Fund Raising
Timeline
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Paul Whittering

Paul Whittering

Peckham,City of London

Summary

Paul is an experienced barber with extensive training in the industry and a deep knowledge of men's hairdressing. Known for outstanding communication skills, he excels at making clients feel comfortable and valued. A kind and caring team player, Paul also speaks colloquial French and some Italian and Portuguese. With a strong aesthetic sense, he enjoys fashion, interiors, and has a keen interest in street photography around south east London. Additionally, Paul is passionate about music, regularly engaging in piano improvisation sessions. He also has a history of playing in bands throughout the nineties

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior barber

James Barbers
Wimbledon, Merton
11.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated expertise in a variety of cutting techniques, resulting in unique styles.
  • Conducted thorough consultations prior to services rendered, tailoring approach according to individual needs.
  • Cultivated a comfortable atmosphere for clients through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Strengthened customer loyalty through exceptional relationship management.
    Delivered personalised service by attentively remembering customer anecdotes.
    Achieved high satisfaction levels by fostering a welcoming and friendly environment.
  • Apply classic barbering techniques for all haircuts and beard trims to ensure client satisfaction and confidence.

Volunteer chef

Holy Isle project
Holy Isle, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
  • Provided nutritious and delicious food for volunteers, people on retreat, or doing courses on the island
  • working seasonally with organic produce grown on the island
  • Preserving foods such as sauerkrauts and jams
  • Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards, and at times having to cook alone due to staff shortages
  • Delivering high quality food without sometimes having the skills or level of help you would expect in a professional kitchen

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  • Created a warm and welcoming joyful environment for both guests and fellow volunteers

Education

Master of Arts in Photography - Photography

University of Westminster
London
09/2003 - 07/2005

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Painting

Wimbledon School Of Art
London
10/1996 - 08/1999

Skills

  • Paul is an experienced barber with a good training in the industry, and has a wealth of knowledge about mens hairdressing He has outstanding communication skills and prides himself on being able to get along with almost anyone, and is used to making people feel good who are in his chair He is a kind and caring person and a good team player
  • Paul speaks good colloquial French, and a little Italian and Portuguese (somewhat rusty but it comes back when needed!)
  • Paul has a strong aesthetic sense, and enjoys fashion and interiors
  • Paul has a keen photography practice focusing on street photography in his local area of south east London
  • Paul loves to play the piano - having a number of improv sessions throughout the week

References

Supplied on request

Interests

Paul is a keen photographer and enjoys in particular street photography often taking pictures during walks in his local area, Paul loves cooking, especially vegetarian food and pickling, Paul loves music and still makes music having recorded an album 2 years ago

Qualifications and Career History

Buddhist retreat centre in Scotland, Volunteer, Paul lived and worked for 4 years at a Buddhist retreat centre in Scotland as a volunteer in their kitchens.

Affiliations

  • Paul is a keen home cook, never has ready meals, and almost never take aways - but there is a fabulous chip shop around the corner that he sometimes uses
  • Paul has a developing interest in Analytical Idealist philosophy (Bernardo Kastrup) and Non-dual awareness (Rupert Spira) awareness
  • Paul spent a few years as a volunteer for the Samaritans at their Putney branch
  • Paul has worked on various social documentary photography projects, that he himself set up, including applying for funding. Notable projects - 'In Conversation with' an exhibition of portraits and transcribed interviews with elderly people, and 'YHA 75' a celebration of their members

Languages

French
Intermediate
Italian
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Training

Paul recently undertook a test and obtained a certificate from Barbicide in Covid-19 earth and safety practices in the work place

Fund Raising

In 2015 Paul cycled from the UK to Santiago De Compostela in Spain along the pilgrims route to raise money for a South African charitable cause. This charity work to protect a special habitat and river source in the North West Province in South Africa, and also the traditional communities that depend on this water.

Timeline

Senior barber

James Barbers
11.2024 - Current

Volunteer chef

Holy Isle project
03.2023 - 10.2023

Master of Arts in Photography - Photography

University of Westminster
09/2003 - 07/2005

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Painting

Wimbledon School Of Art
10/1996 - 08/1999
Paul Whittering