1. Alexis Jonathan Smith
81 Rochdale Rd, Middleton, Manchester M24 2PT
0161 643 6750 / 07541 189230
ajsmith2697181@yahoo.co.uk
Personal Profile
I am a reliable and hard-working individual with many years’ experience as a researcher and survey worker. I
possess excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to work within a team as well as
independently and am patient, methodical, analytical and organised with a keen eye for detail. I have the ability
to remain calm under pressure and work to targets with good IT and time management skills. I am seeking an
opportunity to use these skills to their full potential. I am available to start work immediately.
Key Skills
• Excellent research and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Able to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of environmental issues.
• Very sociable and able to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Polite, patient and diplomatic manner but determined and persistent when required and able to deal
effectively with difficult people.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Excellent I.T. skills and extensive experience of using Internet, Email, Word, Excel software and PDAs
• Full clean driving licence.
Education/Training & Qualifications
University of Northumbria - Pg.Dip Environmental Monitoring and Control.
University of Liverpool - BSc Hons Geography and Environmental Studies.
Queen Elizabeth’s High School - Attained 8 GCSEs, 3 A Levels.
Work Experience
Market Researcher - GFK
Currently carrying out door-to-door financial services surveys around Greater Manchester.
Assisted Job Search Advisor
Involved in assessing the abilities, interests and achievements of clients.
Researching learning and work opportunities using careers information and resources.
Helping clients create a plan of action for achieving their aims, and give them support as they carry it out.
Rochdale MBC – Recycling Advisor (Team Leader)
Promoting Rochdale MBC’s new recycling collection service and providing help and advice to residents.
Groundwork, Middleton - Assisted with delivering I.T. tuition and Information, Advice and Guidance to
unemployed clients.
Various Contracts throughout Greater Manchester and Merseyside for local councils and
waste companies
Environmental Researcher/Survey Worker

2. • Promoting energy efficiency/waste recycling and offering related advice to residents throughout Greater
Manchester and Merseyside.
• Liaising with Environmental/Recycling Officers.
• Carrying out surveys and collecting data.
• Recording data and inputting onto spreadsheets.
• Analysing data for feedback sessions.
• Supervising a team of researchers.
• Planning and organising daily routes.
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
Area Development Officer
• Dealing with tenants’ queries over the phone or by email.
• Resolving complaints or referring them to relevant person.
• Liaising between tenants and contractors.
• Inputting and updating data.
• Typing up letters for postbag.
• Numerical and alphabetical filing.
Bolton Wise - Information, Advice and Guidance Worker
• Advised clients about jobs, education and training opportunities. Also provided help with CV writing.
Manchester Environmental Resource Centre Initiative - Environmental Researcher
• Researching information on the development of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly fuel.
• Cataloging and summarising information.
• General administration duties and typing letters for postbag.
• Dealing with customers on the phone or by email.
Groundwork Oldham and Rochdale
Volunteer Energy Advisor providing help and advice to Oldham residents on Energy Efficiency
Participated in Prince’s Trust Volunteer Programme
Oldham Museum and Art Gallery - Gallery Assistant
• Worked in the shop and galleries providing help and information for visitors.
Greater Manchester Geological Unit - Technical Assistant
• Worked in office administration, research and on-site technical support.
Wilkinson’s Home and garden Store, Middleton, Manchester – Customer Service Assistant
• Worked in DIY/Electrical Section replenishing stock and helping customers.
Acer Environmental - Environmental Assistant
• Based in the Land Regeneration Section assisting with the preparation of reports, analysis of test data
and site investigations/research.
Sefton MBC - Environmental Auditor
• Carried out review of the Environmental Health Department’s environmental impact based on its
Energy/Water consumption, Transport Usage, Waste/Pollution and Purchasing. Wrote a report based on
my findings recommending positive ways to reduce this impact.

3. Interests & Hobbies
Enjoys watching and playing sports, travelling, visiting museums and galleries, cinema, theatre and concerts.
Interested in environmental issues, science, technology, current affairs, social issues.
References are available on request