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COLIN BURGESS

Kew

Summary

Hard-working and ambitious individual with a mature and focused outlook on tasks. Possessing an impressive range of transferable skills, excelling in independent and team environments. Highly adaptable, forming effective solutions quickly to achieve high results and performance by working tirelessly to meet all needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Trainer

Community Collective
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Engaged with members of the public through door-to-door fundraising to promote charitable causes and encourage regular donations
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by handling objections, answering questions and building rapport with a diverse range of individuals
  • Met and exceeded weekly performance targets allowing me to train new starters on sales systems and build unwavering confidence
  • Led meetings and ride outs for teams up to 10 in which I had to ensure everyone had approved territory, clear daily focuses and responsible for creating an upbeat environment for the team to thrive within

Renovator and Decorator

ECB Interiors
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Painting both commercial and domestic properties
  • Responsible for job costings and material purchasing
  • Ensured the correct prep work was done prior to painting to obtain the highest finish

Sales Executive

Wastecare Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • 360 Sales role acting as the customers point of contact for any specialist waste enquiries
  • Managing accounts brought on for 6 months and correctly imputing data and communications in
  • Spreading the correct message on specialist waste management in line with current regulations
  • High level of time management as I acted as my own boss structuring my day to best achieve required call numbers and secure sales
  • Liaising with both the transport and depot managers on any specific needs per collection to ensure they ran smoothly and that I provided the best level of customer service

Warehouse Operative

Tesco
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Completed my forklift license and MHV training to operate various machinery in the distribution centre
  • In charge of safely unloading the goods in vehicles and ensuring the stock levels were correct
  • Allocating each pallet of food a safe location within the warehouse and updating this on the system so the pickers can then easily locate this to then be taken onto the stores

Restaurant/Bar Supervisor and Race Commentator

Peterborough Greyhounds Stadium
10.2016 - 01.2020
  • Successfully managed a team of 15+ front of house staff
  • Key member of the race commentary team, learnt to be adaptable under pressure
  • Worked closely with the general manager to improve operations, sales and overall profitability
  • Responsible for the organisation of the restaurant prior to opening

Education

BSc - Mathematics & Sports Science

Nottingham Trent University
07.2021

GCSEs/A Levels - Maths, Physics, PE and EPQ

Stanground Academy Sixth Form
07.2018

GCSEs - undefined

Stanground Academy
07.2016

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Experienced leadership professional
  • Effective workload management
  • Knowledgeable in digital applications
  • Exceptional client relations
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Active listener
  • Proficient in mathematical analysis
  • Resilient problem solver

Timeline

Junior Trainer

Community Collective
03.2024 - 04.2025

Renovator and Decorator

ECB Interiors
11.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Executive

Wastecare Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2023

Warehouse Operative

Tesco
09.2021 - 02.2022

Restaurant/Bar Supervisor and Race Commentator

Peterborough Greyhounds Stadium
10.2016 - 01.2020

GCSEs/A Levels - Maths, Physics, PE and EPQ

Stanground Academy Sixth Form

GCSEs - undefined

Stanground Academy

BSc - Mathematics & Sports Science

Nottingham Trent University

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