Robert William Bennett

• After my Graduation from College I set up my own business as a photographer. Whilst this was a great learning curve for me I found that the emergence of digital was killing the high street photographic market and took on a full time job within the photographic industry in particular the Quality control and chemical replenishment and recycling side.
• Established a comfortable environment for subjects contributing to natural-looking portraits.
• Worked on location assignments demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Guided subjects in posing which resulted in appealing photographs.
• Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and referrals.
• Managed bookings and schedules efficiently, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, resulting in tailored photoshoots.
• Offered photography packages catered to individual client needs achieving high client satisfaction rates.
• Utilised advanced photographic equipment and software, enhancing photo quality.
• Stayed updated with the latest photography trends and techniques, offering modern styles to clients.
• Performed post-production tasks on photographs for added aesthetic appeal.
• Composed pictures with creative and technical eye for detail.
• Took portraits of individuals, families and groups at interior and exterior locations.
• Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and adjusted or retouched to achieve desired appearance.

• I started working for Colourcare as a Quality Control Technician, duties included the replenishment of developers and fix baths, to reclaim silver halides and form small ingots of silver ready for collection, all within a high turnover environment.
• Interpreted test results for quick problem-solving decisions.
• Conducted routine checks to reduce product defects.
• Coordinated calibrations of instruments to ensure accurate readings.
• Collaborated with production team, achieving smoother operations.
• Followed documentation procedures meticulously, promoting traceability.
• Kept equipment in optimal condition, ensuring consistency in results.
• Evaluated sample data using precise measurement tools.
• Prepared detailed reports on quality control findings, aiding process improvement strategies.
• Assisted in internal audits, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintained product quality by conducting regular inspections.
• Investigated quality issues to identify root causes and raise appropriate corrective action.
• Provided technical support to production teams, guiding processes to maintain quality adherence.
• Gathered and maintained inspection records in company databases.
• Audited components and materials across all stages of manufacturing process.
• Facilitated day-to-day quality inspections and maintained related documentation.

Within my remit for Kodak I serviced the minilabs within the high street stores in the North of Scotland, controlling the chemistry replenishments within the E6 and C41 processes . Using densitometry to evaluate the chemistry onsite to keep high quality standards in busy one hour turn around stores.

• Contributed ideas towards process improvement initiatives, encouraging innovation.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve seamless operations.
• Liaised frequently with suppliers for consistent delivery of high-quality materials.
• Maintained inventory levels of testing supplies, avoiding shortages or delays.
• Documented test results meticulously for accurate record-keeping.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations, improving company reputation.
• Guaranteed continued accuracy of verification equipment through ongoing calibration.

• With the birth of my second child I found financially I was better off within another industry. I started working for Whiley Foils on nearly £3K more on the shop floor than I was earning as a technician. I took the chance and expected my previous people skills to eventually put me into a position to progress. In my six years within the company I developed many new skills including multi spooling machine operation, vacuum processes including vaporising a high grade aluminium wire whilst passing a polythene substrate through the vapour at speeds of up to 10 metres per second. I gained advance COSHHE training within my time at Whiley foils. as well as St Johns Ambulance training to become a trained first aider, and fire-fighter training with the fire service to take on the role of fire team member within the plant. I took an early redundancy package from the company in 2004 as the business market of hot stamping foils is being quickly replaced by inkjet and cold dye fusion processes. The business was digressing and had already started the defection to the third world labour markets, opening a plant in China in 2000 saw a marked drop in production at Livingston.
• Performed troubleshooting tasks promptly, avoiding major breakdowns.
• Worked on complex assembly lines, enhancing production speed.
• Documented daily operations accurately, assisting in record keeping.
• Optimised machine settings to improve product quality.
• Operated high-speed machinery to achieve project deadlines on time.
• Maintained clean and safe work environment for maximum productivity.
• Upheld all health and safety regulations for risk reduction.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols with constant vigilance.
• Performed routine inspections of machinery, preventing potential malfunctions.
• Monitored machine output, ensuring quality control standards were met.
• Assisted in training new staff, ensuring efficient team performance.
• Managed operation of heavy machinery to meet production targets.
• Performed planned preventative maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
• Lifted heavy weights using best moving and handling practices to avoid injury.

• For the last seventeen years I have been employed by Elementis specialty chemicals at Livingston, manufacturing various Rheolates for the paint and varnish sectors, Pastes and Gels for the cosmetics industries and bentone powders for the building sectors and the petrochemical industry. I started making personal care product thickeners within the gel plant where I served two years , before moving over to the newly built polymerisation plant known as the rheolate plant. in the last three years I have progressed my position within the company to Shift supervisor. Within this demanding role I am currently responsible for three plants at the Livingston site. The day to day manufacture of products, the J D Edwards stock system . To problem solve and liaise with transport and planning daily. This is a role involving a continental shift programme of four days rotation with twelve hour shifts .Within the role I am responsible for the health and safety of the full site especially during weekends and night-shift's ,my shift employees holidays, absences and disciplinary procedures , whilst keeping control over contractors and any environmental issues. The continuing flow of production and liaising where necessary with engineering in solving any breakdown issues or improvements.
• Handled any emergencies or issues during shifts with professionalism and calmness.
• Provided constructive feedback to employees, fostering professional growth and development.
• Conducted regular inventory checks; ensured consistent stock levels.
• Carried out administrative tasks meticulously; kept accurate records of shift activities and incidents.
• Fostered a positive work environment, resulting in increased employee morale.
• Delegated tasks to staff members to ensure efficient shift operation.
• Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts for seamless business operations.
• Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations; maintained safe workplace conditions.
• Upheld company policies consistently, reinforcing a culture of compliance within the team.
• Kept employees operating productively to meet business and customer needs.
• Led by example and demonstrated company best practices.
• Positively reinforced successful shift performance, providing clear, specific, timely and respectful coaching to 14 shift staff.
• Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
• Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
• Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
• Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.