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Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Ross Mackellar

Nairn,Highland

Summary

I am a hard working , reliable person that works well under pressure. Throughout my working life I have always pushed to be the best I can in the field. After I finished my apprenticeship in carpentry & joinery the company I was working for went into administration unfortunately, I found myself at a bit of a crossroad and after a couple of short term jobs (and a baby on the way) I managed to get a start in a sales position selling static holiday homes. From having no sales experience previously, within 4 years I had progressed to be a regional sales manager. I think this shows that no matter the task put in front of me I will give my all to be the best I can.

More recently I have been a Joiner for a small company in Forres. I have been there for the last 10 years, becoming a vital part of the workforce. We cover all aspects of joinery including new builds, renovations, window and door fitting and everything in between.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Joiner

ST Building Services
Forres, Moray
2016.04 - Current
  • All aspects of Joinery undertaken, new builds, renovations, extensions etc.
  • Tasked with overseeing hundreds of projects to completion.
  • Loyal employee with over 10 years service.
  • Guided 2 apprentices through their career to be time served joiners.

Regional sales manager

Wernick Hire
Nairn, Highland
2014.02 - 2016.04
  • Covered a large area attending meetings with decision makers within companies looking to hire or buy portable/temporary accommodation and welfare units.
  • Service and quality meetings with existing customers to ensure expectations were met.
  • Close communication with depot manager and our team of hire controllers.
  • Arranging meetings with prospective customers and some cold calls.
  • Attended trade shows, enhancing company's industry presence and potential leads generation.
  • To strengthen customer relations, provided post-sale support as needed.

Holiday Home Sales Manager

Parkdean Resorts
Embo, Highland
2012.09 - 2014.02
  • Achieved our annual sales target in my first year as Sales Manager on a busy holiday park.
  • Regular contact with owners on site with the hope of upgrading their current holiday home.
  • New customer sales pitches and follow up CRM leads.
  • Pricing and dressing holiday home stock on sales line.
  • Running all sales with associated paperwork, finance proposals etc.

Holiday Home Sales Advisor

Parkdean Resorts
Nairn, Highland
2011.04 - 2012.09
  • Selling holiday homes ranging from £10,000 - £150,000
  • Gained valuable sales knowledge working in a small team.

Service desk analyst

Capgemini
Nairn, Highland
2010.01 - 2010.04

In this position I was handling incoming and outgoing calls with clients who had issues with their computers and computer systems. I would use my own knowledge and other sources to rectify those issues.

Apprentice joiner / Joiner

Tulloch / ROK Construction
Inverness, Highland
2004.09 - 2009.11
  • Construction of affordable housing, private housing and retail units.
  • Small works department, maintenance and insurance work.
  • Factory joinery making pre hung door sets and timber kits.
  • Won ROK apprentice of the year in my 3rd year.

Porter / Waiter

Golf View Hotel
Nairn, Highland
2003.01 - 2004.01

Duties included dealing with large functions and the general public, waiting on tables and taking luggage to residents rooms. During my time at the Golf View Hotel I was able to work well under pressure, use my initiative and work well in a team. I was reliable, able to keep to a strict deadline and had a conscientious approach.

Education

Carpentry and Joinery Skills Test - Construction

Elgin College
Elgin, Moray
/2009 - /2009

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Construction

Inverness College
Inverness, Highland
/2004 - /2009

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Secondary School

Nairn Academy
Nairn, Highland
/1998 - /2003

Skills

  • Diplomatic communication
  • Leadership in diverse environments
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Customer relationship management
  • Time efficiency
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Leadership skills
  • Project Management
  • Structural carpentry
  • Staircase construction
  • Fine finish work
  • Deadline adherence
  • Precision craftsmanship
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisation
  • Deadline management

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Football
  • Family

Accomplishments

  • Apprentice of the year 2007
  • Numerous sales target awards

Certification

Full clean drivers licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Joiner

ST Building Services
2016.04 - Current

Regional sales manager

Wernick Hire
2014.02 - 2016.04

Holiday Home Sales Manager

Parkdean Resorts
2012.09 - 2014.02

Holiday Home Sales Advisor

Parkdean Resorts
2011.04 - 2012.09

Service desk analyst

Capgemini
2010.01 - 2010.04

Apprentice joiner / Joiner

Tulloch / ROK Construction
2004.09 - 2009.11

Porter / Waiter

Golf View Hotel
2003.01 - 2004.01

Carpentry and Joinery Skills Test - Construction

Elgin College
/2009 - /2009

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Construction

Inverness College
/2004 - /2009

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Secondary School

Nairn Academy
/1998 - /2003
Ross Mackellar