1. Curriculum Vitae
Garrett Paul Monteith
77 Aytoun Drive
Erskine PA8 6DE
T 0141 571 4718 M 07455 025732
E mail – gmonteith_uk@yahoo.co.uk LinkedIn Profile
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Personal Statement
Over the years, I have developed a strong work ethic and the necessary skills to
work to a refined and sophisticated level. I have come to realise that as an individual
I need to be a lifelong learner and acquire transferable skills, which enable me to rise
to the challenges of the modern workplace. I am open-minded about different work
environments and understand the value of communicating effectively with both work
colleagues and management.
Since leaving secondary education I have continued to pursue self-development
through actively engaging in work/state/self-sponsored educational courses which
have enabled me to possess a wide ranging set of key transferable skills which I
have developed and honed throughout my career whilst acquiring numerous
qualifications and certificates. I possess the ability to apply understanding to various
software systems and packages having adapted to various systems in my previous
roles. Within my previous positions I have had to apply organisational skills such as
prioritisation when deciding which of numerous projects would be the most beneficial
to be completed first therefore utilising my efficiency as a resource of the company. I
have utilised my logical/critical analytical skills when evaluating and analysing
completed projects. I have developed my time management skills to a sophisticated
level , ensuring that tasks that require a specific timescale and/or priority are
completed to the satisfaction of all concerned parties and that this requires hours to
be worked as necessary. I have also worked as part of a team where I have been
responsible for contributing, collating and presenting group work utilising my
communication skills together with high accuracy and attention to detail.
I possess extensive Administration experience gained in my previous positions
utilising MS Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook &
possess excellent organisational skills. I have also compiled surveys, reports,
meeting minutes and agendas as part of my remit. I will qualify with an HNC in
Administration (SVQ 3/SCQF Level 7) this May which covers all current IT packages
as well as Social Media and Web Page Design.
2. Curriculum Vitae
Garrett Paul Monteith
77 Aytoun Drive
Erskine PA8 6DE
T 0141 571 4718 M 07455 025732
E mail – gmonteith_uk@yahoo.co.uk LinkedIn Profile
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Employment History
Sept 2015 – Present HNC Administration and Information Technology
With Digital Communication - City of Glasgow College
Course Content Office Administration – MS Office, MS Word, MS PPT
Spreadsheets – MS Excel
Databases – MS Access
Recording Financial Transactions – Manual Entry
Web Design – Creation and Maintenance
Social Media (Visual Communication) –
Facebook/Twitter/Blog
Financial Accounting Software – Sage 50
Office Technologies – Hardware, Software, Security
Desktop Publishing
Digital Culture/Online Communication
Business Communication
Response Handling – Student Loans – Office Based - Customer Service Advisor
April 2015 – May 2015
Responsibilities Dealing with incoming calls from customers across the
UK regarding all nature of queries regarding student loans. I utilised my confident &
professional telephone manner to provide customers with solutions whilst logging
details utilising proprietary software with high attention to detail. Confident working
under pressure & using own initiative.
Teleperformance – HM Treasury – Office Based - Customer Service Advisor
March 2015 – April 2015
Responsibilities Handling incoming calls from customers UK wide
regarding new pension arrangements coming into force. I used my problem solving
experience & professional telephone manner to provide customers with solutions
whilst logging information using company software with high attention to detail.
Confident working using own initiative and adhering to timescales.
Small Steps Renfrewshire – Office Based Paisley – Secretary
July 2014 – March 2015
Responsibilities I originated the formation of a community association
group whilst acting as Secretary, on a voluntary basis. I was responsible for
formulating constitution, opening banking facilities and minute taking at meetings
together with sourcing premises and obtaining funding for group. Responsible for all
3. Curriculum Vitae
Garrett Paul Monteith
77 Aytoun Drive
Erskine PA8 6DE
T 0141 571 4718 M 07455 025732
E mail – gmonteith_uk@yahoo.co.uk LinkedIn Profile
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administration functions within group such as arranging meetings, formulating
agendas, group accounts & minute taking using Microsoft Office software.
Thorn Lighting Ltd – Home Based/County Durham - Senior Lighting Designer
Sep 2003 –July 2014
Responsibilities I designed all aspects of lighting and controls on
various projects such as offices, schools etc. together with attending sites compiling
surveys on potential new projects. Also compiling reports on completed designs
using various software programs pertinent to task requirements.
Beta Lighting – Home Based/Bradford - Lighting Sales Engineer
Aug 1998 – Aug 2003
Responsibilities I established and fostered relationships with
consulting engineers and electrical contractors on basis of using company products
and achieving sales targets by offering various services. I represented the company
at trade fairs and technical seminars, compilation of surveys and reports.
Philips Lighting – Office Based Hamilton- Lighting Sales Engineer
July 1988 – July 1998
Responsibilities I formed and maintained relationships with
consulting engineers, electrical contractors and end users on basis of using
company products and achieved sales targets by offering various services. I
represented the company at technical seminars; I also compiled surveys and reports.
Ian Hunter Partnership – Office Based Glasgow - Electrical Design Engineer
June 1985 – June 1988
Responsibilities I designed all electrical aspects of projects such as
data, lighting, power whilst attending site meetings representing company and
compilation of reports/surveys utilising appropriate software for tasks to be
completed.
James Scott Ltd – Office Based Glasgow - Apprentice/Office Staff
May 1980 – May 1985
Responsibilities Four year apprenticeship as electrical engineer in
all aspects of electrical installation on various projects and a further period within the
head office environment spending 3 months in each department such as
administration, estimating, planning etc.
4. Curriculum Vitae
Garrett Paul Monteith
77 Aytoun Drive
Erskine PA8 6DE
T 0141 571 4718 M 07455 025732
E mail – gmonteith_uk@yahoo.co.uk LinkedIn Profile
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Education and Training
Sept 2015 – June 2016 City of Glasgow College
Course Title HNC Administration and Information Technology
With Digital Communication
Course Content Office Administration
Spreadsheets
Databases
Recording Financial Transactions
Web Design
Social Media (Visual Communication)
Financial Accounting Software – Sage 50
Office Technologies
Desktop Publishing
Digital Culture/Online Communication
Business Communication
Nov 2014 – Dec 14 University of the West of Scotland (Paisley Campus)
Course Title Employability and information Technology
Course Content Employability: a series of role plays and assessments for
1- 2-1 (and panel) interviews, Group (peer) assessed:
covering voice, body language techniques and content.
Information Technology: Microsoft Word – creation of
curriculum vitae, covering letters, job research (web
based) and file management.
June 2013 EEF – Train the trainer – Presentation skills
Jan 2012 ICEL – Competent Eng Emer Ltg Update – BS5266 Pt1
Mar 2011 CIBSE/SLL – CPD Certificate – Low Carbon Challenge
Feb 2011 ICEL – Competent Eng Emer Ltg – BS5266 Pt1
Oct 2009 CIBSE/SLL – CPD Certificate – Lighting for the future
Oct 2007 Associate CIBSE
5. Curriculum Vitae
Garrett Paul Monteith
77 Aytoun Drive
Erskine PA8 6DE
T 0141 571 4718 M 07455 025732
E mail – gmonteith_uk@yahoo.co.uk LinkedIn Profile
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Hobbies and Interest
Golf and snooker
References
Available on request
