STEPHEN PEARSON

GLASGOW

Summary

Experienced and approachable individual with professional, friendly and polite manner. Confident, quick learner comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Maintains excellent quality standards through thorough checks and proactively suggesting process improvements. Hardworking with strength and energy to handle demanding work. Understands importance of speed and accuracy to support entire supply chain. Good at managing time, multitasking and following storage plans.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work history

Director

West Of Scotland Light Transport Ltd

Glasgow, Glasgow City

04.2022 - Current

Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow travellers and passengers.
Delivered customer orders within target timeframes.
Maintained clean, well-functioning vehicle through regular attention and care.
Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to meet high presentation standards.
Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
Inspected vehicle and maintained road worthiness, carrying out periodic checks and requesting repairs.
Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
Planned routes and schedules to achieve consistent service availability.

Self Employed Gardener

Kiya Garden Services

Glasgow, Glasgow City

02.2020 - 02.2023

Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.
Pruned and trimmed trees and bushes.
Performed routine grass cutting and general maintenance of green spaces and communal areas.
Completed planning, digging and weeding of flower beds and borders.
Cleared weeds, leaves and snow, applying salt to hard surfaces when necessary.
Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
Disposed of litter and organic waste following proper procedure.
Enforced safe working practices and complied with all health and safety legislations.
Maintained and serviced garden machinery, increasing average equipment lifespan.

Mobile Event Caterer

self employed

uk wide, uk wide

01.2007 - 01.2014

Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Set up event area and line service in line with event theme.
Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
Totalled bills and accepted cash, card and mobile payments.
Hired and managed catering staff to perform best practices and quality standards.
Mastered different types of cuisine, catering to diverse needs.
Oversaw catering for events that serviced thousands of guests in challenging and busy environments