Richard Salt
Walsall,England
Summary
Highly motivated professional with exceptional skills in creativity, problem-solving, and logical decision-making. Demonstrates a strong ability to retain new information quickly and effectively. Committed to leveraging these strengths to drive innovative solutions and achieve organisational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shift manager
One Stop / Henley Retail
Willenhall, Walsall
2023.10 - Current
- Ensured health and safety measures in line with company regulations.
- Managed inventory control, reduced wastage.
- Trained staff on product knowledge, resulted in better customer interactions..
- Book in deliveries daily
- Within my main duties also cash handling and key holding
Baker
Sainsbury's
Walsall, West midlands
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Upheld a high standard of hygiene for consumer's health safety in the kitchen.
- Followed precise measurements for each recipe, guaranteed consistency in taste and texture.
- Trained as a scratch Baker
Removals Porter
Removals, Norton Canes
2009.06 - 2023.04
- Within this role, which offers removal services all over the country I completed the below duties to an impeccable standard.
- It as part of the role to both loading and unload the vans, which varied in sizes from a 3 and half ton Luton to a 7 half ton Pantec
- I would also pack the van to ensure all fragile and delicate items were bubbled wrapped, blanketed and strapped safely, i.e to the side walls.
- Excellent customer service ensuring all customers were at ease and that they could trust me to look after and keep safe their personal belongings.
- As I was working with a wide range of customers, from single individuals to families to delicate situations, where some were fleeing from domestic violence.
- Professionalism comes with the job, to keep everything between yourself and the customer.
- Flexibility and patience are skills learnt as the hours vary, from a couple of hours until the job is complete.
Yard Worker
R & R Scrapyard, Willenhall
2007.04 - 2009.06
- I undertook numerous activities within this role, from stripping cable to sorting through and weighing metal
- Due to the nature of the role, I had to keep all areas free of the nonferrous metals and place them in the ford bins.
- General care taking and keeping up to date with health and safety regulations
- Before the end of the shifts I was tasked with helping to refuel the machinery and wagons
Electrical Labourer
Stage Electrics, Oldbury
2005.04 - 2007.04
- Travelled around the country PAT testing in theatres, open air concerts, schools and the occasional private residence
- Ensuring all colleagues used the correct equipment and complied with all up to date regulations
Electrical Labourer
Commercial Testing Services, Birmingham
2002.02 - 2007.04
- As an apprentice I worked alongside numerous colleagues and assisted them within all duties that needed completing each day which included testing appliances to ensure they met the British Standard Criteria.
- I was also tasked with making sure the rooms were kept to a reasonable standard of hygiene and met all health and safety requirements
Education
G.C.S.E - Maths, English, Science, History, Geography, P.E, R.E
St Thomas Moore
Willenhall 1996.09 - 2001.07
Skills
- Self Motivated 5/5
- Creativity & Problem Solving 5/5
- Logical Decision Maker 5/5
- Retaining New Information 5/5
References
Lewis, Cottam, Removals
Hobbies
Keeping up to date with the latest in technology, Passionate about my 3D printer, Keeping fit and active, Doing outdoor activities with my partner and children, Enthusiastic about music, specifically playing the drums
Timeline
Shift manager
One Stop / Henley Retail
2023.10 - Current
Baker
Sainsbury's
2023.04 - 2023.08
Removals Porter
Removals, Norton Canes
2009.06 - 2023.04
Yard Worker
R & R Scrapyard, Willenhall
2007.04 - 2009.06
Electrical Labourer
Stage Electrics, Oldbury
2005.04 - 2007.04
Electrical Labourer
Commercial Testing Services, Birmingham
2002.02 - 2007.04
G.C.S.E - Maths, English, Science, History, Geography, P.E, R.E
St Thomas Moore
1996.09 - 2001.07