Gerry Duffy

GERRY DUFFY 8 Travershes Close Exmouth EX8 3LH--Enthusiastic hardworking and driven individual with good people skills. Adaptable and innovative with good IT skills and accuracy in data input. Dependable reliable and able to work solely or as part of a team. Excellent time management skills and ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines Good communication skills verbal and non verbal. WORK EXPERIENCE Self Employed 07/2011 to 09/2020 The Odd Job Society Exmouth Devon Small business offering building works, removals, transport and deliveries. Working locally in property maintenance together with removals across the south. Employing a team of casual operatives for various project Responsible for marketing and administration using Microsoft Excel and Word. Preparing quotations and invoicing. Ordering materials and equipment and supervising works to ensure quality and safety. Driving vehicles from panel vans to 7.5t removal vans. Administrative Officer 07/09 to 07/2011 Department of Work and Pensions Exeter Regional Office Successfully completing aptitude and skills test. Part of a newly formed team based at the regional head office. Recording attendance and details of trainees progress Liaising with training providers by phone email or in person to ensure successful outcomes. Initiating and designing spreadsheets as alternative to card system - this s adopted by the DWP. Training staff from Jobcentres in use of the new excel system. Meetings with supervisors and managers. Sales Director 05/2005 to 05/2009 Zeralynx Print Direct Ltd Taunton Participating in start up of print company venture as sales director. Attracting new customers and driving up sales to ensure continuous work flows Combining telesales, face to face contact, digital and email marketing. Preparing quotations and negotiating with potential clients Successfully expanding and retaining customer base Liaising with managing director and graphic designers to advise on clients requirements Forming good working relationships with production team to ensure top quality output for customers. SKILLS Familiar with Microsoft Excel Word and able to assimilate new software packages - 10+ years Sales and marketing of products and concepts. Providing excellent customer service. Safe driving of transport vehicles and good geographical knowledge of the south of England EDUCATION Other Building & Civil Engineering Glasgow College of Technology