Stephen Phillip Baker
BRISTOL,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in heat treatment and metallurgical processes, demonstrating proficiency in communication and meticulous inspection. Adept at operating foundry equipment and industrial machinery, with a strong focus on quality control and health and safety adherence. Possesses exceptional time management skills and the ability to handle materials with precision, ensuring efficient production scheduling. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety while identifying casting defects and performing abrasive cleaning. Career goals include advancing within the metallurgical field to further enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1979
1979
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Manager
Arthur David
Bishop Sutton, Bath and North East Somerset
2012.09 - 2025.03
- Achieved increased customer satisfaction by implementing innovative sales strategies.
- Coordinated promotional campaigns to boost brand visibility.
- Boosted gross margin percentages by initiating cost-saving measures.
- Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and other industry players to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed robust client relationships for improved business growth.
- Managed key accounts, resulting in consistent revenue generation.
- Negotiated lucrative contracts to secure long-term client commitment.
- Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
- Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
Operative for Special Coating
Neptune
Bristol, Bristol
1995.11 - 2012.09
- Achieved operational efficiency with diligent maintenance of machinery.
- Achieved targets with attention to detail and time management skills.
- Identified potential issues, prevented major malfunctions.
- Performed daily checks to guarantee equipment functionality.
- Solved technical problems swiftly, minimised disruption to operations.
- Met deadlines by prioritising tasks effectively.
- Ensured safety standards by meticulously following protocols and procedures.
- Handled materials carefully to avoid damage or loss.
- Complied with all company guidelines strictly for maintaining discipline and order,.
Various Paint Spraying contracts in Europe
Various
1991.07 - 1995.09
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Paint Treatment
Rolls-Royce
Bristol, Bristol
1980.08 - 1991.06
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Commis chef
Avon George Hotel
Bristol , Bristol
1978.10 - 1980.07
- Kept up-to-date with latest culinary trends, incorporating them into dish preparations when appropriate.
- Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
- Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
- Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
- Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Geography, Science
Filton High School
Bristol Skills
- Communication proficiency
- Heat treatment knowledge
- Production scheduling acumen
- Industrial machinery familiarity
- Efficient time management
- Material handling proficiency
- Foundry equipment operation
- Patience with repetitive tasks
- Casting defects identification
- Abrasive cleaning
- Measurement and calibration techniques
- Quality Control
- Health and Safety adherence
- Shot-blasting
- Furnace operation
Timeline
Sales Manager
Arthur David
2012.09 - 2025.03
Operative for Special Coating
Neptune
1995.11 - 2012.09
Various Paint Spraying contracts in Europe
Various
1991.07 - 1995.09
Paint Treatment
Rolls-Royce
1980.08 - 1991.06
Commis chef
Avon George Hotel
1978.10 - 1980.07
GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Geography, Science
Filton High School