Summary
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Skills
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Ryan Harris

Weymouth

Summary

I am a highly skilled professional known for remaining calm under pressure and excelling in problem-solving. Demonstrating exceptional communication skills and resourcefulness, effectively navigating complex challenges to achieve my goals. I am committed to leveraging these strengths to drive success in future endeavours.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Service delivery engineer

Openreach
Weymouth, Dorset
09.2016 - 12.2025
  • New fibre instillations, erecting new cables over head and pulling in new cables under ground, splicing cables.
  • Copper: Installing new lines, maintaining and faulting on the copper telecoms network. Using technical programs when faulting such as, service performance graphs to identify and locate faults, fast test system, network records, hand held testers JDSU/VIAVI and much more. As a singleton worker I need to be self-sufficient but also know the right time to get assistance. Take ownership in the work. Managing my stores on the van so I can always complete a task efficiently.
  • Working in both the overhead or underground network to ensure the best outcome for our customers.
  • Always dealing with tight deadlines as most work needs to get completed on the day to get our customer up and running ASAP.

Quality control

Tecan Engineering
Weymouth, Dorset
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Conducted defect inspections on product samples to uphold quality standards.
    Utilised digital measuring devices for precise verification of product specifications.
    Maintained attention to detail throughout quality control assessments.

Seasonal work

Various
New Zealand
06.2014 - 05.2015

Provided exceptional customer service as seasonal barista at Mt Ruapehu ski field.

Served beverages and snacks in a fast-paced environment to enhance guest experience at Breakers Bar Mt Maunganui.

Seasonal steward

Interislander Ferries
Wellington, New Zealand
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Addressed customer needs with effective solutions and support.
    Maintained focus during 10-hour plus shifts, ensuring consistent performance.
    Demonstrated quick and accurate decision-making in emergency situations.

Seasonal Steward

Condor Ferries
Poole, Dorset
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Addressed customer needs effectively and with professionalism.
    Maintained focus during 12-hour shifts to ensure high productivity.
    Demonstrated quick and precise decision-making in emergency situations.

Barman/Cook

Hospitality staff member
01.2008 - 04.2013
  • varied roles including client-facing and operational support.

Education

Advanced level apprenticeship - IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals

Federation for Industry Sector
09.2016 - 06.2019

HNC - Business Management with a pathway to finance

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
09.2009 - 06.2011

A Level - Accounting, Business Studies

City of Bath College
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2006 - 06.2009

GCSE - English, Maths, Double Science, Business Studies

Wyvern College
Salisbury
09.2001 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Resourcefulness

Affiliations

  • Woodwork, designing and creating bespoke pieces.
  • Mountain biking
  • Snowboarding
  • Hiking
  • Motorbikes and maitenence

Certification

Full clean driving licence

Street works, O1 signing, lihghting and guarding

EUSR card

UG Accredited

OH Accredited

MDF Accredited

Referees:

References available on request.

Personal Skills and Qualities:

  • I am practical, resourceful and mechanically minded. I understand concepts and principles and I am good at solving problems. If I do not know the answer to a question or the solution to a problem, then I always endeavour to use my initiative and find the solution.
  • I am well motivated when working on my own as I enjoy solving challenging situations and find reaching the conclusion extremely rewarding. I also enjoy working within a team environment when needed and gaining new insight from other perspectives.
  • I have a full clean driving licence.
  • I am friendly and outgoing, a good conversationalist and can relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Timeline

Service delivery engineer

Openreach
09.2016 - 12.2025

Advanced level apprenticeship - IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals

Federation for Industry Sector
09.2016 - 06.2019

Quality control

Tecan Engineering
06.2015 - 08.2016

Seasonal work

Various
06.2014 - 05.2015

Seasonal steward

Interislander Ferries
09.2013 - 06.2014

Seasonal Steward

Condor Ferries
05.2013 - 09.2013

HNC - Business Management with a pathway to finance

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
09.2009 - 06.2011

Barman/Cook

Hospitality staff member
01.2008 - 04.2013

A Level - Accounting, Business Studies

City of Bath College
09.2006 - 06.2009

GCSE - English, Maths, Double Science, Business Studies

Wyvern College
09.2001 - 06.2006
Ryan Harris