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Freelance business support specialist.
James Hunt
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Kidderminster, United Kingdom
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I have been supporting businesses during periods of growth for the last few years and I am currently in the position to expand my services to a wider section and region. My recent experience has been within the catering equipment industry, primarily repairs within gas, electric and refrigeration services.
I have developed a range of fantastic relationships and contacts not just within the catering sector but the hospitality sector as a whole. As well as supporting growing companies with a range of skills including, administration, bookkeeping, logistics, team management and many more, I have found that procurement has also taken me in a direction where I can financially assist in the reduction of expenses and outgoings.
As I continue to develop my opportunities to help businesses run more profitably and streamlined, I ask you to consider my company for support.
I have developed a range of fantastic relationships and contacts not just within the catering sector but the hospitality sector as a whole. As well as supporting growing companies with a range of skills including, administration, bookkeeping, logistics, team management and many more, I have found that procurement has also taken me in a direction where I can financially assist in the reduction of expenses and outgoings.
As I continue to develop my opportunities to help businesses run more profitably and streamlined, I ask you to consider my company for support.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2017 - 2019
job
Office Manager
Smart Catering Repairs Ltd.
I took this position initially providing a range of support to the two directors who were both field engineers. The position and work evolved and expanded alongside the company at by which point I was managing a team of 6 engineers, including the two directors and an administrative assistant Monday to Friday 8:30 to 17:00. My role was heavily customer focused throughout my time at Smart Catering, whilst initially focused on logging calls, keeping accounts, quoting, working logistics and generally running the company with the assistance of the director's day to day, as the business grew my role and responsibilities also did. I took on HR, H&S, continued account management growth, expenses, site visits, customer relations, procurement, outsourcing of work, staff management, problem/complaint solving and anything else that was required to keep operations running as smoothly as possible. Microsoft programs were a staple of my day to day work alongside service management software Joblogic.
Account management, Procurement, Management, Service Management, Service, Outsourcing, Support, Growth, Software, Office, Manager
2017 - 2017
job
Support Worker (Agency)
Safehands Recruitment.
I took this position knowing it would only be short term while I was looking for my next challenge. I worked as often as I could transferring all of my previous skills in care to a slightly different role working alongside adults with a range of different needs and abilities. I approached this role with the same integrity as all my similar roles and I was always there to support both the individual in care and staff when needed. I enjoyed the diversity of this role and it opened up my experiences within this sector.
It, Support, UP
2016 - 2017
job
Team Leader
unknown.
As a team leader I was brought in to assist a 21-year-old man with autism on a 2:1 basis and to support and develop the current team around him, through ongoing training, good practice and personal development. He required support on most day to day tasks and his anxieties needed to be managed closely, his verbal communication was minimal, and he would show challenging behavior. My duties while here were; to take a lead on shift and learn the best approach to support the young man, support in activities in the community, maintain records, mentor and motivate staff, follow and adapt changes in medication, promote a safe working environment, be a point of contact for PA's and manager, housekeeping duties.
I had serious safeguarding concerns over the young mans welfare, the working environment was poor and the manager/mother would not give me the opportunity to turn the service around, a culture of negativity and lack of support and trust made me reconsider my value to this service, sadly leading to me leaving.
I had serious safeguarding concerns over the young mans welfare, the working environment was poor and the manager/mother would not give me the opportunity to turn the service around, a culture of negativity and lack of support and trust made me reconsider my value to this service, sadly leading to me leaving.
Training, Mentor, Service, Safe, Support, Development, Community, ON, Manager, ME
2014 - 2016
job
Home Deputy Manager + Keyworker
The Corner House (Aspirations Care).
I have supported young people, both male and female, from the ages of 10 to 17 in their day to day life. The eight young people I worked with, across four homes, three outstanding and one good, have complex needs, originated from difficult backgrounds and displayed numerous challenging behaviours which include; emotional and behavioural disorder, attachment disorder, neglect, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, autism, pathological demand avoidance (PDA), self-harm, ADHD and special educational needs. My other duties include;
* Assessing the needs of young people, and planning and delivering programs related to areas such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs, gangs, violence, relationships and bullying.
* Befriending and supporting individuals in various settings.
* Mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals to facilitate personal, social and educational growth in young people as well as encouraging greater social inclusion.
* Working in partnership with professionals from other organisations that support young people such as social care, health, police, education and local authorities.
* Attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings that bring together practitioners from different sectors as part of a team around the child.
* Attending regular staff meetings and training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and local policy developments.
* Undertaking administrative tasks, maintaining effective recording systems and responding to queries.
* Acting as an advocate for young people's interests.
* Support and supervision of colleagues.
* Promoting online safety for children and young people.
* Daily paperwork, budgets, updating risk assessments.
* Leading shifts, key working, administering medication, physical intervention, excursions, cleaning.
* School/in house education support.
* Set up of new homes and the integration of new young people, new staff support, agency/bank support plus others.
I am advanced team teach trained and I have recently completed my NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People. My commitment and work ethic a long side the relationships I have built with the young people and my colleagues has led to me being pushed by management to apply for deputy manager.
* Assessing the needs of young people, and planning and delivering programs related to areas such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs, gangs, violence, relationships and bullying.
* Befriending and supporting individuals in various settings.
* Mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals to facilitate personal, social and educational growth in young people as well as encouraging greater social inclusion.
* Working in partnership with professionals from other organisations that support young people such as social care, health, police, education and local authorities.
* Attending and contributing to multi-agency meetings that bring together practitioners from different sectors as part of a team around the child.
* Attending regular staff meetings and training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and local policy developments.
* Undertaking administrative tasks, maintaining effective recording systems and responding to queries.
* Acting as an advocate for young people's interests.
* Support and supervision of colleagues.
* Promoting online safety for children and young people.
* Daily paperwork, budgets, updating risk assessments.
* Leading shifts, key working, administering medication, physical intervention, excursions, cleaning.
* School/in house education support.
* Set up of new homes and the integration of new young people, new staff support, agency/bank support plus others.
I am advanced team teach trained and I have recently completed my NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People. My commitment and work ethic a long side the relationships I have built with the young people and my colleagues has led to me being pushed by management to apply for deputy manager.
Development, Social, ME, Manager, LED, UP, Online, Safety, Health, Coaching, Supervision, Growth, Support, Management, Integration, Mentoring, Training
2010 - 2014
job
Electricians Assistant
Jack Riches Electrical.
Within this company I worked alongside a qualified electrician providing him with daily support in setting up the site with appropriate tools and materials, chopping boxes in, running and identifying cables, driving to and from suppliers and customers to collect/deliver goods, advising customers on new products, providing 24-hour maintenance service where needed and general laboring work.
I left due to the work running short and Jack Riches was deciding to move into employment.
I left due to the work running short and Jack Riches was deciding to move into employment.
Service, Support, UP
2009 - 2010
internship
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
The Boro Foundry Ltd.
An apprenticeship at Boro Foundry alongside a college course at Dudley College, I attended the college Monday evening from 6 - 9pm learning workshop practices and on Thursday for day release where I learnt the theory side of the course. My position at my workplace was to learn from the other engineers and gain experience on different types of machinery, I learnt turning on a conventional lathe, horizontal boring and milling with and without CNC, CNC machining on a 6m gantry milling machine with Heidenhain TNC 150 and radial drilling. I had foundry experienced in molding and fettling. I also learnt about measuring equipment, tolerances, setting of large components and handling cranes.
I was made redundant due to the economic times in which work was in short supply.
I was made redundant due to the economic times in which work was in short supply.
Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Workshop, Drilling, Drilling
2008 - 2009
job
Floor Manager
Envy Menswear Merry Hill.
A retail job in Men's and Women's fashion store Envy. I took the position and within 3 months I had been promoted to a key holding Floor Manager, my roles here were varied including handling money and managing staff and my time there was enjoyable.
After 9 months the store closed down just before another promotion to Store Manager.
After 9 months the store closed down just before another promotion to Store Manager.
Retail, Fashion, Manager
2007 - 2008
internship
Accounts Apprenticeship
David Cutter & Co Halesowen.
I started an accounts apprenticeship in September 2007 with David Cutter & Co and I really enjoyed working there; my colleagues were friendly and helpful and I felt I learnt a lot. My duties included data entry on Excel, Sage Accounts and Iris Data Entry on Excel, Sage Accounts and Iris, control accounts, bank reconciliations on Sage Accounts, general use of Microsoft Office, timesheet updating, loft archiving, office filing, post duties as well as other general tasks and paperwork around the office.
I chose to leave David Cutter & Co, the course I was on was not suiting me and the course went hand in hand with the employment, I feel my time with David Cutter & Co has only assisted me in my understanding and enjoyment of clerical, administration and accountancy work.
I chose to leave David Cutter & Co, the course I was on was not suiting me and the course went hand in hand with the employment, I feel my time with David Cutter & Co has only assisted me in my understanding and enjoyment of clerical, administration and accountancy work.
Excel, Administration, Office, ME
2006 - 2007
temp
Part-Time Sales Assistant
Decathlon Sports Store.
I started working here in the fitness department 3 times a week whilst at school and college and really enjoyed my time there. My main duties were organisation of sportswear department and sales advisor for fitness equipment.
Sales, Organization, Sportswear
My education
2001
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2006
Leasowes Community College
Secondary, 9 G.C.S.E.’s
Secondary, 9 G.C.S.E.’s
I also achieved an AS Grade C in Business Studies in my last year at high school which had been taken through Halesowen College 1 year early.
Dudley College
Secondary, Mechanical Engineering
Secondary, Mechanical Engineering
Leasowes Community College
Secondary, English and two
Secondary, English and two
Halesowen College
ASc, Grade C
ASc, Grade C
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