Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
INTERESTS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Timeline
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WILLIAM DARE

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

I am a well presented, conscientious, hard-working person who likes to learn new skills. While working through personal challenges I have spent periods of time gathering employment experience in a variety of sectors to assess the direction of my career. I am now seeking a long-term role with training that will employ my skills and enable me to be an asset to a future employer. I have a mature outlook, good communication skills, and enjoy working with colleagues and the public. Always trying to get the task I have been assigned done in a professional and efficient manner, I have also proved these attributes throughout my studies. I feel I have a great many transferable skills to offer an employer, and I am open minded about the work that I take on.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Maintenance Painter

Unity building and repair
Plymouth
2024.08 - Current
  • Repaired surface defects to ensure flawless final result prior to painting process.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout project duration, minimised disruption to client's daily routine.
  • Achieved smooth finish by applying paint with roller and brush techniques.
  • Transported necessary tools to various sites whilst ensuring their secure storage when not in use.
  • Completed jobs within agreed timeframe, avoided unnecessary delays or disruptions.

Maintenance gardener

YGS
Plymouth
2023.08 - 2024.07
  • Operated power tools safely including strimmers, lawnmowers and hedge trimmers ensuring minimal risk occurrence during operations.
  • Improved lawn appearance with regular mowing, edging and fertilising routines.
  • Maintained pristine condition of green spaces by regular weeding, pruning and watering.

Décor Advisor

Homebase
2021.02 - 2023.04
  • I assessed when stock was required on the shop floor and replenished to ensure availability for customers and productive sales for the business. I demonstrated my flexibility by Manning the till when necessary, dealing with cash and card payments. I also assisted customers with inquiries with a pleasant manner, I maintained a clean, safe and tidy sales area, I observed health and safety regulations at all times.

Delivery person

Dreams
Plymouth
2018.03 - 2021.02
  • Completed deliveries within set timelines by planning routes in advance
  • Handled delicate items carefully during transit for minimal damage incidents.
  • Maintained punctual delivery record by adhering to schedules.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with polite and professional behaviour.

Painter Decorator

Dave Porter Building
2017.01 - 2017.12
  • I worked in a small team of decorators, providing help in their areas when required. I carried out various painting and decorating duties. I protected the areas within which I was working from damage and cleaned around at the end of the task to leave my working area in an acceptable manner. I produced a high standard of work, always working to the best of my ability and consistently received praise from customers.

Bar Person / Kitchen Assistant

JD Weatherspoon
2014.02 - 2016.08
  • Working in a busy establishment I provided friendly and welcoming customer service, I gain excellent experience of Handling cash and card payments. This position required me to take customer orders clearly and accurately to assist with smooth running and timely service while maintaining high customer satisfaction. This enabled me to develop my ability to work under pressure. Working in the kitchen I was I kept the kitchen clean and ensured that all the required utensils and prepared ingredients were available to support the smooth running of service. I also assisted the chefs preparing the simpler dishes such as sundries and salads.

Education

Diploma Level 3 - Painting and Decorating

City and Guilds
2018.01 - 2019.01

CITB Level 2 Decorating - Painting and Decorating

City College, Plymouth
1996.06 - 1998.05

Independent study - ECDL Level 2

2013.06 - 2013.08

BA (HONS) 2.2 - Sociology

2010.01 - 2013.01

Diploma - Horticulture

1998.08 - 2000.07

GCSE passes x 8 - C grades in English, Maths and Science

Skills

  • Organised and methodical
  • Used to being placed in positions of trust and responsibility
  • Experience of handling sensitive data
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Always willing to be flexible to the needs of the business
  • Personable nature, building respectful relationships with people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures
  • Paint application techniques
  • Residential decorating

References

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUESTS

INTERESTS

In my spare time, I enjoy playing my guitar. Also enjoy watching local football, and walks around Devon and Cornwall.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • British Heart Foundation, Sales Assistant (Volunteer), 2020-07, 2020-11, Whilst waiting for my next opportunity I decided to do something worth while and so I volunteered at a reputable charity. My duties included operating the till, dealing with cash and card transactions. I have built on my customer service skills by serving customers of various ages and backgrounds with a friendly and helpful manner I have also gained experience organising stock on the shop floor, maintaining a general tidy and clean area.
  • Citizens Advice Bureau, Administrator (Volunteer), 2019-05, 2019-01, Covid has been very hard for many people and so I decided to volunteer with an organisation who give people a helping hand and sound advice. I carried out a variety of administration duties including scanning and updating customer files on the bespoke computer system. I received daily instructions from management and left to work independently. I demonstrated my initiative but was not afraid to ask for assistance when I felt it was necessary. I also liaised with the department supervisor and team members.

Timeline

Maintenance Painter

Unity building and repair
2024.08 - Current

Maintenance gardener

YGS
2023.08 - 2024.07

Décor Advisor

Homebase
2021.02 - 2023.04

Delivery person

Dreams
2018.03 - 2021.02

Diploma Level 3 - Painting and Decorating

City and Guilds
2018.01 - 2019.01

Painter Decorator

Dave Porter Building
2017.01 - 2017.12

Bar Person / Kitchen Assistant

JD Weatherspoon
2014.02 - 2016.08

Independent study - ECDL Level 2

2013.06 - 2013.08

BA (HONS) 2.2 - Sociology

2010.01 - 2013.01

Diploma - Horticulture

1998.08 - 2000.07

CITB Level 2 Decorating - Painting and Decorating

City College, Plymouth
1996.06 - 1998.05

GCSE passes x 8 - C grades in English, Maths and Science

WILLIAM DARE