Conor Given
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dependable Facilities Assistant with strong background working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize site maintenance and operational efficiency. Supports high standards of maintenance, security and customer service. Diligent and resourceful in solutions development, assisting in repairs and process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Assistant
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Worked within budget guidelines to accomplish routine repairs, maintenance and special projects.
- Helped select, schedule and oversee contractors.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
Sales Adviser
Centra
04.2018 - 09.2019
- I was responsible for stock management, ordering and customer services in a busy off-license
- The role involved management of merchandising, ordering stock and dealing with suppliers and customers to ensure availability of new and existing products
- Additionally I acted as a team lead and assign duties to more junior members of staff
- The role allowed me to further develop skills in working on my own initiative and responsibility.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Listened to customer details and offered matching solutions to meet wide range of requirements.
Stock Assistant
Card Connection
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Responsible for the preparation, delivery and visual merchandising of greeting cards throughout the North West of Ireland, as part of a small team
- Stock management was a central part of this role and, as such, stocktaking and replenishment of key lines was essential, as well as advance planning for seasonal events
- I was responsible for checking and signing for deliveries and dealing with accounts in numerous retail outlets
- Additionally I was responsible for ensuring that stock was presented to the highest standard to maximize sales
- In this post I regularly dealt with customers and suppliers allowing me to develop my interpersonal and organizational skills.
Retail Assistant
Day Today
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for replenishing stock, cash handling and customer service
- I was responsible for opening and closing the store, ensuring the premises were secured, cash accounted, floats prepared and takings locked in the safe
- In this role stock rotation was important to ensure that stock loss of perishable goods was minimized
- I regularly checked and signed for deliveries and prepared stock for return to suppliers
- This role allowed me to develop responsibility and skills in general retail practices and allowed me to further develop my communication skills.
General Assistant
Rossdowney Flowers
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Duties included managing busy phone lines, taking orders and payments from customers, assisting in delivery of orders and ensuring workplace was tidy and free of hazards
- In this role I developed the skills of working as part of a team, creativity and prioritizing tasks around customer demand.
Education
Level 2 Diploma - Engineering
North West Regional College
DerrySt. Patrick's And St. Brigid's College
DerrySkills
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Stock management
- Prioritizing tasks
- Interpersonal skills
- Working as part of team
- Cash handling
- IT skills
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Time keeping
- Work ethic
- Reliability
Timeline
Facilities Assistant
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
09.2019 - 06.2023
Sales Adviser
Centra
04.2018 - 09.2019
Retail Assistant
Day Today
08.2016 - 06.2017
Stock Assistant
Card Connection
07.2015 - 04.2018
General Assistant
Rossdowney Flowers
06.2014 - 06.2015
Level 2 Diploma - Engineering
North West Regional College
St. Patrick's And St. Brigid's College
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