CV_Ben Taylor Engineering
- 1. CURRICULUM VITAE NAME: Benjamin Taylor BSc ADDRESS: 24 Stanhope Road Stockton on Tees Durham TS18 4LS Telephone Number: (+44)7787686730 E-mail Address: benjamintaylor1987@live.co.uk BRIEF SUMMARY: I have recently completed my final year in a BTEC qualification in Process and Instrumentation Engineering, and would like to have the opportunity to forward my career on this path. Through the course of my academic and working life, I have learnt a multitude of differing skills and abilities, which have allowed me to excel and flourish in tasks, both within a team and as an individual. Furthermore, I am adept with computers and have an excellent understanding of word processing, data input and spreadsheet software. Having obtained a BSc honours in Psychology in 2010, I have since worked in various positions and in various industries, however not physically or mentally demanding, I look forward to a future in Engineering. QUALIFICATIONS: 2013 – 2015 Middlesbrough College Level 3 BTEC: Process and Instrumentation Engineering. Triple Award Distinction, Distinction, Merit Gained. 2007 – 2010 Northumbria University Degree: BSc Hons Psychology. 2:2 Gained. COURSES: April 2015 – British Safety Council Course Successful completion of a course in the Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety September 2013 – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Course Successful completion of an approved course on Working Safely. November 2010 - Tees Valley Cultural Awareness Course TAYLOR.B Page 1
- 2. CURRICULUM VITAE Gained in depth knowledge of the regions cultural heritage, infrastructure and ongoing developments through group discussions. September 2003 – April 2004 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Participated in long distance walks throughout the North Yorkshire Moors utilising and expanding on team working and co-operation, pre-emptive planning and organising, navigation and orienteering and interpersonal skills. CAREER HISTORY: June 2015 – Current; Sports Direct, Debenhams, 149 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees Footwear Sales Assistant • Assisted in the day-to-day operation of the store, conducting stock-takes, valuations, price changes, indexing, merchandising and audits. • Garnered and acquired a vast knowledge of products, using this knowledge as the main driving point in aiding customers on their purchases. • Created daily plans of tasks to be completed and managed a small team in carrying out these tasks. April 2015 – May 2015; Valv Technologies, MCE Group, Pennine House, Concorde Way, Stockton-on-Tees Work Placement via Middlesbrough College • Assisted technicians in the maintenance and repair of valves and actuators • Gained first-hand experience calibrating equipment for air pressure including a valve positioner and gauges. • Employed digital calibrating tools such as a Hart Field Monitor to calibrate equipment December 2011 – April 2013; Grosvenor Casinos, Chandler’s Wharf, Stockton-on-Tees Croupier • Trained to be able to deal American Roulette, Blackjack, Three card Poker and Texas Hold’em Poker • Duties included manual dexterity with chip handling and card handling. TAYLOR.B Page 2
- 3. CURRICULUM VITAE • Quick mental arithmetic skills and a good understanding of mathematics when adding up bets and paying out the correct amounts • The ability to multi-task to a high level and be able to manage and control the flow of a game. • Good verbal communication when announcing procedures during a game. • Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with frequent customer interactions. October 2010 – October 2011; Superdrug, Teesside Retail Park Sales Assistant • Carried out a multitude of differing roles such as till operation including cash handling as well as voucher and credit card transactions • Used extensive interpersonal skills when dealing with customer interactions, product knowledge and assisting with product selection. • Assisted with the daily operations of the store via stock rotation, stock replenishment, monitoring and updating sales display areas as well as cleaning and maintaining sales display areas, managing deliveries and warehouse activities, meeting set sales targets and company goals as well as dealing with customer complaints. May 2010 – Sep 2010; RSPB, Saltholme Reserve Visitor Sales Assistant • Maintaining frequent public relations serving customers, meeting and understanding customer needs as well as understanding how to approach and handle difficult situations. • Applied flexibility when alternating between differing tasks and initiative when arising to sudden changes in situations. May 2007 – September 2009; RSPB, Saltholme Reserve Volunteer Visitor Sales Assistant/ Educational Centre Assistant • Maintaining frequent public relations, whist on reception duty including; informing visitors of the reserve itself and any new developments on the reserve including keeping tracks of any new migrations to the reserve. Frequent maintenance and cleaning of the reserve making sure it was to above a satisfactory level. TAYLOR.B Page 3
- 4. CURRICULUM VITAE • Assisted in co-ordinating activities for school children during visits, as well as helping to organise and lead classroom activities. References Available upon request. TAYLOR.B Page 4