Stewart Gibson
Buckhaven,Fife
Summary
A highly adaptable and motivated professional with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, confidently engaging with clients and colleagues alike. Proficient in computer applications such as Excel and Word, ensuring efficient task management and data handling. Possesses strong leadership qualities, effectively taking charge when necessary while maintaining a willingness to learn and develop new skills. Committed to understanding customer needs through active listening, with excellent time management skills ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Showroom Advisor
B&Q
Leven
09.2023 - Current
- Provided expert advice to customers, resulting in increased sales.
- Assisted customers with their purchases which led to repeat business.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, ensuring all issues were resolved satisfactorily.
- Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.
Apprentice Joiner
Fife Council
Fife
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Left High School to start a career as an Apprentice Joiner with Fife Council
Education
BA Honours - Accounting
University of Abertay
Dundee 08.2020 - 08.2023
HND - Accounting
Fife College
Dunfermline 08.2018 - 06.2020
NC - Business
Fife College
Dunfermline 08.2017 - 06.2018
Secondary Education -
Buckhaven High School
Buckhaven 08.2010 - 07.2015
Skills
- Working independently and in teams
- Communicating confidently
- Highly competent with computer skills such as Excel, Word, etc
- Ability to listen and understand needs of customers
- Ability to take charge and become a leader where necessary
- Time management
- Not afraid to ask for help when faced with a difficult task
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Easily adaptable to any situation I am faced with
- Financial product knowledge
- Reflective thinking
- Constructive feedback giving
- Financial planning
- Decisive decision-making
- Knowledge sharing
- Tolerance and patience
- Issue resolution
- Resource allocation
- Task prioritising
- Customer relationship management
Affiliations
- Attending Fife Flyers Ice Hockey Clubs games every weekend as a season ticket holder.
- Enjoy home DIY such as woodflooring, decorating, etc.
- Enjoy being socially active with friends and enjoying their company.
- Travelling and exploring new places. Keen on American/Canadian cities due to my passion for Ice Hockey.
- Playing 5 a side football when possible and training with local floorball team.
Accomplishments
Class Representative - Abertay University
Chosen as the Class Representative to highlight any issues the class may have that they would like referred back to tutors or head of department.
Class Representative - Fife College
Chosen as the Class Representative to highlight any issues the class may have that they would like referred back to tutors or head of department.
Timeline
Showroom Advisor
B&Q
09.2023 - Current
BA Honours - Accounting
University of Abertay
08.2020 - 08.2023
HND - Accounting
Fife College
08.2018 - 06.2020
NC - Business
Fife College
08.2017 - 06.2018
Apprentice Joiner
Fife Council
08.2015 - 01.2017
Secondary Education -
Buckhaven High School
08.2010 - 07.2015