## BIO
**<u>Bio</u>**
A hardworking and reliable graduate with an excellent academic record. A highly self motivated individual who thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A team-playing ethic is supported by a proven ability to work independently and rise to the challenge of identifying and resolving problems in order to achieve common goals.
<u>**Current Employment**</u>
##Company Name Not Disclosed##
Role: Data Analyst
<u>*Recent Past Employment*</u>
*Lyndhurst Financial Services*
Role: IT & Business Development Advisor
Duties:
* Designed and implemented improved accounting systems
* Produced and maintained annual accounts
* Successfully converted all manual client records to a fully computerised system
* Maintained the security of complex and sensitive client information to meet rigorous industry and legislative standards for data protection
* Planned, developed and implemented improved systems to track client movements between companies, plans and policies.
* Achieved improved cash flow and profitability for the business.
*Furniture Wholesale Group*
Role: Logistics Co-ordinator
Duties:
* Processed the receipt of orders from customers including major retailers such as John Lewis, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer etc through the Pegasus Opera stock control system
* Created delivery information advice notes and invoices
* Devised and implemented improved distribution schedules
* Liaised extensively with the internal procurement department to arrange for new and replacement orders
* Communicated with retailer Head Offices to anticipate and resolve delivery problems
* Created a systemised product sales analysis making recommendations for improvements
* Identified loss making distribution activities and developed and implemented new formulae to enhance sales figures
* Improved the accuracy of stock records and achieved a reduction in customer complaints, improved cash flow and increased revenues as a result
* Planned and organised the delivery schedules and movements of 3 vehicles
* Negotiated prices with, and organised, private couriers to meet exceptional peaks in demand
* Set up a system to monitor courier hours to prevent government guidelines or contracted hours being breached
* Developed and implemented systems to calculate load volumes and weight distribution for vehicles
* Created a new stock database for all stocks and the full product range
**<u>Awards & Professional Development</u>**
* 2003 – 2006 Chester Municipal Charities Prize
* 2004 Duke of Edinburgh Award
* 2005 ECDL
* Full Society Colours:
* 2006 – 2008 - Outstanding services and a high level of financial expertise and advice provided to the society
* Special Recognition Award
* 2007 – 2008 - Outstanding financial expertise and advice provided to the Students Union 2007-2008
* Grade 5 Flute
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**Interests & Other Information**</u>
* Computing (coding techniques and methods; building and repairing desktop and laptop PCs)
* Performing (singing [weddings & corporate functions]) playing guitar, organising open mic evenings
* Sports (golf, archery, shooting, swimming, taekwondo)
## Area of Expertise
**<u>Skill Set</u>**
* Logistics
* Communication
* Video Editing & Mastering
* Audio Editing & Mastering
* Voice Artist
* Mathematics
* Statistical analysis
* Problem Solving
* Supply Chain Management
* Planning
* Customer Service
* Research & Analysis
* Administration
* Organisation
*<u>Specialised Skill Set</u>*
* MS MapPoint (Transport Co-ordination)
* Pegasus Opera Stock Control System v10
* CSY EPOS System
* G7 EPOS System
* MS Excel (specialising in cell formulae and mathematical equations)
* MS Equation
* MS Access databases
* MS Word
* MS PowerPoint
* Adobe Audition
* Adobe Premiere
* Sage 50 Accounts
* Cubase (S/X/E/SX)
* Nuance
* MAX Msp
* ArtMatik
* Coagula
* Grain Mill
* Metaphysical Function
* Audacity
* Guitar Pro