Stephen Leon
HGV Class 2 Driver – Driver Hire Agency
Chislehurst
sjbsreleon@gmail.com
0751465 2010

I am a mature, hard working and reliable person, quick to learn and able to work alone. In the past I have supervised teams and worked well within a team. I am a key member of staff due to my knowledge in business and leadership. My managerial roles have solidified my confidence in communication with external members and all other members of seniority. I can adapt quickly to changing and challenging environments.
I am punctual and readily accept and meet deadlines. I work well under pressure and always finish the day’s work irrespective of times. I have demonstrated loyalty and a hard work effect throughout my working life and look forward to an opportunity progress and develop.

WORK EXPERIENCE

HGV Class 2 Driver
Driver Hire Agency
February 2018 to Present
Agency Work M.Ston – LGV 2

Courier
Wallington Couriers – Croydon
September 2016 to Present
2017
• Collecting and delivering customers consignments safely, securely, punctually and in perfect condition.
• Loading and unloading items and parcels into a van.
• Transporting products that need urgent delivery.
• Obtaining signatures and payments from recipients.
• Completing all relevant administrative procedures and paper work.
• Examining a vehicle before departing to make a delivery.
• Recording information, such as items received and delivered and recipients’
• Responses to messages.
• Planning and following the most efficient routes for delivering goods.

Class 2 HGV Driver
Cemex UK – London
2018 to February 2018
Feb All types of work; Flatbed Delivery, Steel Waste Dustcarts
Ships Waste
Box Lorries, Pallet Works
Curtain Sides Caged Pallet
Tipper

Store Manager
Timpsons
March 2014 to September 2016
Southern Region
• Stock Taking and management. Ensuring cash flow and being responsible for cash accounts.
• Shoe repairs, key cutting, engraving, watch repairs etc.
• Mobile phone repairs up to iPhone 6s range.
• Supervising trainees and staff.

Managing Director
Toms Bar – Brighton
February 2014 to February 2014
• Recruiting, training and motivating your staff
• Doing regular stock-takes and ordering as necessary
• Handling deliveries
• Maintaining the condition of beer and wine
• Overseeing or liaising with the kitchen
• Keeping up to date with licensing legislation, leasing with the authorities and taking overall legal responsibility for the premises.
• Enforcing health and safety rules
• Adhering to budgets, increasing profits and managing cashflow

Bar Manager
Toms Bar – Brighton
September 2009 to February 2014
Managing Director
Tonbridge
April 2002 to September 2009
• Time management and working well under pressure.
• Planning routes and alternative routes using road maps
• Communicated with clients
• Organising contracts for a team of 15 drivers.
• Inspecting vehicles and reporting any problems or damage in a timely manner
• Recording mileage
• Vehicle maintenance
• Wedding travel
CORE WORK: Film and Television.

Sales Director
3Dimensional Print Ltd – Crayford
June 1989 to January 2002
• Experience of launching a product from start to finish.
• Comprehensive negotiating skills.
• Having a commercial flair and entrepreneurial talent.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas concisely.
• IT literate and comprehensive understanding of the latest sales technologies.
• Sales experience within the private sector, public sector and Government markets.
• Ability to analyse & evaluate commercial opportunities.
• Report writing.
• Designing 3 dimensional promotions and POS

Sales Executive
Wellprint Ltd – Orpington
January 1987 to May 1989
• Managing the sales process for new prospects, from initial contact through to closure.
• Dealing with customer enquiries face to face, over the phone or via email.
• Contacting prospective customers and discussing their requirements.
• Developing & maintaining successful business relationships with all prospects.
• Identifying what customers want.
• Planning and organising the day to ensure all opportunities are maximised.
• Developing a full understanding of the business market-place.

Sales Manager
Deptford Auto Spares – London
March 1983 to December 1986
• Day to day running of store
• Liaising with business and retail customers and suppliers.
• Processing staff wages and dealing with Invoices, Cash Flow, Deliveries etc.
• General auto repairs and maintenance of equipment inside store.
• Ensuring security and safety within the store in line with local regulations.

Trainee Mechanic / Retail Stores Manager
September 1981 to Jan 1983
• Attending college on an apprenticeship scheme as a mechanic. Learning about vehicles and spares.
• Dealing with customers, both trade and retail
• Stock control and management.
• Repairing motor vehicles

EDUCATION

A Levels in English
Malory School – Bromley
1973 to 1981

SKILLS

Confident, customer service, EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Problem Solving, RECEPTIONIST

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Competencies:

• Excellent level of written and verbal communication, confident Communication and customer service skills of a high standard.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks, managing time for myself and other staff whilst maintaining efficiency.
• Problem Solving
• Technical Oversight
• Outgoing Personality