1. Name: Douglas DeVries Kyle
I have many years of experience in the retail trade mainly as a manager in the fishing
tackle and shooting trade as well as clerical experience from working in an office
environment. I have an extensive knowledge of local fishing and experience of advising
the public respectively.
Education:
Last schools: Stanway Secondary, Straight Road, Stanway, Colchester 1970 – 71.
The Gilberd School, North Hill, Colchester, Essex 1971 – 73.
Certificates Gained: CSE: English. GCE O Level: English Language, English Literature,
History, Art, Arithmetic. GCE A Level: English (critical appreciation), Art.
Work history:
1973 – 1975 employed as assistant manager Blacklocks Newsagent, Pelhams Lane,
Colchester.
April 1977 – June 1977 employed as full-time barman Eagle Inn, Broughty Ferry, Dundee.
July 1977 – August 1982 employed as clerical assistant Dundee District Council, City
Square, Dundee.
August 1983 – February 2013 employed as shop manager Rod & Gun Shop, 18 High
Street, Fort William.
Responsibilities in Last Employment:
Control of staff, hiring of staff, control of cash, banking cash, keeping day books and
invoicing, keeping monthly ledgers, buying of all stock, all pricing policies, solely attending
trade shows for stock purchasing, personally determining price structure and profit
margins, yearly stock taking and calculation of stock held, designing and maintaining
website.
Driving Licence:
I have held a clean driving licence since 1983 which covers up to medium sized vehicles
and minibus.
Computing Skills:
I have an extensive knowledge of computer operating, usage of Microsoft software,
internet usage, good typing skills and experience of basic website design software.
Interest and hobbies:
My interests are fishing, DIY, car repair and maintenance, astronomy and reading (mainly
classic novels and historical texts).
References:
References for my most recent employment can be obtained from MacLeod Management,
129 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DG. Tel: 01397 705271.
Contact details:
Address: 3 Hillside Estate, Fort William, PH33 6RS.
Telephone: 07748822914
Email: dougiekyle@aol.com