richard@mymemories2dvd.co.uk.
I am moving to duseldorf and am currently looking for work.
11 North View,
Taffs Well,
Cardiff,
CF15 7SD 02920 810 727
07506722484
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Richard@mymemories2dvd.co.uk
Richard John Beecher
Profile I am a person with an outgoing attitude and possess the qualities of honesty, integrity and Enthusiasm for each endeavour I undertake. I possess a mature level of inter personal skills and pride myself on interacting with other people, which reflects in developing relationships with customers and clients and there by maintaining a level of empathy, resulting in enhanced communication and business. I enjoy a challenge that can engage me either intellectually or physically, from which I have the ability to analyse and define the problems and seek optimal solutions and subsequently rationalise appropriate closure. I have the ability to reflect on each experience I undertake, which provides me with the series of conclusions, then enables me to plan to re-engage the experience and consequently develop from it.
Experience My Memories 2dvd Self employed
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www.mymemories2dvd.co.uk)
Present
Starting my own business working with computer’s and Adobe premiere pro.
I have worked extensively in the film industry for several years as a hobby, i have worked on many snowboarding films and human traffic in all areas from camera man to editing.
I am currently working on free lance photography and filming.
Branch Manager (Merthyr Tydfil) Darlows Lettings
May 2007 – Sept 2007
Lettings Manager
Working back with the fast pace of sales and negotiating is where I feel the most confident, as a branch manager I carry out the day to day running of the Merthyr branch, targets, budgets, accounts and customer service skills are vital .
• Organization of daily appointments and 1st customer contact for the front of office.
• Valuations and business to business with landlords for sale and lettings on property.
• Self motivating for future business in key locations of Cardiff.
• Working with the sales team of both offices to drive and co-ordinate sales team.
• Setting out new targets for myself and the team
• Keeping to the company guide lines of figures and dead lines.
• Maintaining a smooth controlled professional environment.
• To uphold a high standard of customer service and business gratification.
January 2007 - May 2007 Sproutt Ltd.
Sales Manager
As another temporary position I worked with Sproutt to increase their support and revenue. Sproutt is a telecoms/IT software support based in Ystrad Munach supporting small to medium businesses with their telecoms, my job role was to motivate and train their sales team to ensure the delivery and presentations were up too standard.
September 2006 – December 2006 Keylet Ltd
Sales Negotiator manager
As a temporary position I started with Keylet as a sales negotiator, I quickly settled into this role driving the sales team forward to hit and exceed targets that were given. I then adopted the position of managing the letting negotiators to pushing the team and motivating them during the shoulder season (where viewing are at their least), my personal success rate was a 92% of all viewings to let’s.
• Organization of daily appointments and 1st customer contact for the front of office.
• Valuations and business to business with landlords for sale and lettings on property.
• Self motivating for future business in key locations of Cardiff.
• Working with the sales team of both offices to drive and co-ordinate sales team.
• Working with the CFP data base and Swyx telephone system to ensure smooth day to day running of the company.
2000 - September 2007 Thomson and Crystal Holidays. France, Spain and N.America
Resort Manager
I have worked for Thomson holidays starting as a chalet host in France, then went on to be a resort rep in Corfu and then continued my service in France. I then within the company worked as a team leader in Ibiza. I did 1 winter season in Canada as a Chalet Manager then returned to the French program as a Customer Service Manager, my duties include:
Provision of in-resort Company representation to Crystal Holidays & Thomson Ski & Snowboarding customers. Maximisation & management of customer service, sales and operational efficiency at a resort level.
Representing the Company by providing information and resolving any problems that may arise.
Acting as a figure-head and single point of contact within the resort communications network for customers, staff and suppliers.
Managing, monitoring and developing aspiring members of the overseas team.
Target driven to achieve and exceed sales and company revenue.
1996-2000 Dealto Cardiff Bay & London
Head Chef
I started as a commis chef on starter section and started my training into the profession. I quickly learned every section to where I was promoted to souse chef and then 2nd chef, I was then transferred to bluewater as a head chef my duties include:
The day to day smooth running of a very busy kitchen, food preparation and service in a popular city centre restaurant.
Managing a team of up to 8 chefs, budget, stock control and staff rota.
To deliver a very high standard of food, quality and service.
1989-1996 H.M. Forces World wide Operations.
Trooper. The 1st Queens Dragoon Guards
I began my career in the Armed Forces as a junior Leader in Bovington, where I spent 1 year undergoing strict military skills and education. I then passed out from junior leaders to active full service where my duties include:
All military active and home service.
Civilian and military peace keeping in the Gulf and Northern Ireland.
High level of discipline and training in all types of skills including combat, sniper training, guided weapons and peace keeping.
Military duty to the Queen Mother on Mounted Troop at Windsor Castle.
Education 1996-1998 Pontypridd Technical College Pontypridd
GCSE level 1 and 2, Hospitality and Catering (night school).
1984-1989 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraig Rhydyfelin. Pontypridd
.4 GCSE’s all at Grade C or above including Math, English and Welsh.
Interests Skiing, Snowboarding and kite surfing. I am also an avid member of my local gym and I enjoy all types of adrenaline sports.