Jamie Bridgeman MInstLM
Bristol BS14
07891 520064

I am an enthusiastic, hardworking individual.

Work Experience

Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
Army Cadet Force – Bristol
September 2011 to Present
I hold 2 appointments within Bristol Army Cadet Force.
CQMS
– Deputise for the Company Sergeant Major when they’re unavailable.
– Maintain all stores and equipment held by the company.
– Provide a quarterly return to the Company Commander.
– Report any damages to the relevant people and work on sourcing a fix/replacement.
– Liaise with various parties regarding stores/equipment requirements for training.
– Liaise with the county G4 staff on all matters pertaining to stores and equipment.

Assistant County DofE Officer
– Liaise with the County DofE Officer on all matters relating to the award.
– Keep abreast of any updates to the award scheme.
– Provide to Senior Management Team with updates on DofE progress.
– Promote the award to officers, instructors, cadets and parents.
– Provide PR opportunities for the county involved with the award.
– Provide regular sessions for participants to assist with their award.
– Organise expeditions for all three levels.

Transport Supervisor
I.C Express Ltd – Bristol
November 2015 to February 2018
Responsibilities:
– Plan and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet customer requirements around the UK, including same day, pre-booked and a pallet network operation in Bristol.
– Act as the main point of contact for all general haulage and same day transport queries.
– Providing quotations.
– Backloading the fleet from around the country.
– Business development.
– Assisting with the day to day operation of the pallet network.
– Liaising with agencies to cover staff holidays and additional requirements.
– Liaising with vehicle rental companies and our garage to ensure minimum downtime for our fleet, and any additional requirements can be fulfilled.
Accomplishments:
Since starting at I C Express I have reduced the amount of dead mileage being travelled by our fleet.
I have taken on new customers that have meant I have had to increase the size and diversify our fleet to now include flat bed vehicles.
I have taken a new customer which is due to spend around £10000.00 with us each year.
I have increased the pallet network trunk fill by 25% so far.

Transport Supervisor/Sales Manager
Dynamic Storage Ltd – Bristol
August 2015 to November 2015
Responsibilities (Sales Manager)
To actively seek out and win new business.
To monitor new business, and ensure the customer is receiving the service they’ve been sold.
Responsibilities (transport supervisor)
Assist the operations manager with the effective running of the transport department in the absence of a transport manager.
Systems used: Excel, Outlook, Word.

Assistant Operations Manager
Hicks Logistics – Caldicot
August 2014 to August 2015
Responsibilities : whole Pallet Network operation.
Breifing/de-briefing drivers, including drivers hours etc.
Customer Relationship Manager for approximately 15 key accounts.
Also actively sought out and won new business.
Skills Used:
Reasoning, compassion.
Systems used: Excel, Outlook, Word, Fortrack.

Traffic Planner
David Hathaway Transport Ltd – Bristol
February 2012 to August 2014
Planning the fleet of 16 rigid vehicles and 7 articulated vehicles for deliveries in; Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Wales and Devon/Dorset.
Assisting the Customer Services team.
Assisting the accounts department with invoice queries.
Acting as one of the main points of contact for other members of Partnerlink, and any queries in-house regarding this pallet network.
Systems used: Excel, Manpack3, Vigo, Palletforce, Outlook.

Warehouse Operative
BestPets – Bristol
September 2010 to December 2011
I started off as an order picker. I gained an “in house” counter-balance licence, can run goods inwards/outwards. I also carry out various warehouse checks daily to comply with health & safety such as racking inspections, fire alarm checks and the planned evacuation.

Head Marshall
Hamburger Hill Paintball Games – Bristol
January 2008 to April 2010
Working 6 days a week. I was able to run all 3 activities (Paintball, Quad biking and laser quest), this involved looking after groups of various sizes, ages and abilities, along with up to 5 members of staff. Making sure all customers were enjoying their day, whilst abiding by the safety rules which are set out. When not marshalling, I would undertake other essential duties such as; maintenance of the woods/reception facilities, preparation for the next group day, running reception, cooking and some admin tasks.

Education

Brislington Enterprise College – Bristol
September 2003 to July 2008

Skills

Operations Management (4 years), Customer Relations (7 years), Customer Service (7 years), Logistics (6 years), Warehouse Management (3 years), Microsoft Office (10+ years), Sales Management (3 years), Supply Chain Management (3 years), Event Management (4 years), Youth Work (8 years), Transport Management (7 years)

Links

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jamie-bridgeman/8b/346/1b5/

Certifications/Licences

First Aid at Work
August 2016 to August 2020

Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage
October 2018 to Present

Additional Information

Qualifications

Public Services (Uniformed) BTEC Distinction*
English GCSE D
English Literature GCSE D
Maths GCSE C
Science GCSE B
Additional Science GCSE B
Award in digital Applications GCSE C
Certificate in Digital Applications GCSE C
Extended Certificate in Digital Applications GCSE Pass
Citizenship Studies GCSE C
Business Communication Systems GCSE D