Benjamin Taylor is seeking an opportunity in process and instrumentation engineering. He has a BSc in psychology and recently completed a BTEC in process and instrumentation engineering with distinction. He has work experience in retail, gaming, and environmental conservation. His skills include computer proficiency, teamwork, customer service, and health and safety training.

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NAME: Benjamin Taylor BSc
ADDRESS: 24 Stanhope Road
Stockton on Tees
Durham
TS18 4LS
Telephone Number: (+44)7787686730
E-mail Address: benjamintaylor1987@live.co.uk
BRIEF SUMMARY: I have recently completed my final year in a BTEC qualification in Process and
Instrumentation Engineering, and would like to have the opportunity to forward my career on
this path. Through the course of my academic and working life, I have learnt a multitude of
differing skills and abilities, which have allowed me to excel and flourish in tasks, both within a
team and as an individual. Furthermore, I am adept with computers and have an excellent
understanding of word processing, data input and spreadsheet software. Having obtained a BSc
honours in Psychology in 2010, I have since worked in various positions and in various industries,
however not physically or mentally demanding, I look forward to a future in Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS: 2013 – 2015 Middlesbrough College
Level 3 BTEC: Process and Instrumentation Engineering. Triple
Award Distinction, Distinction, Merit Gained.
2007 – 2010 Northumbria University
Degree: BSc Hons Psychology. 2:2 Gained.
COURSES: April 2015 – British Safety Council Course
Successful completion of a course in the Introduction to Workplace
Health and Safety
September 2013 – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Course
Successful completion of an approved course on Working Safely.
November 2010 - Tees Valley Cultural Awareness Course
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Gained in depth knowledge of the regions cultural heritage,
infrastructure and ongoing developments through group
discussions.
September 2003 – April 2004 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Participated in long distance walks throughout the North Yorkshire
Moors utilising and expanding on team working and co-operation,
pre-emptive planning and organising, navigation and orienteering
and interpersonal skills.
CAREER HISTORY:
June 2015 – Current; Sports Direct, Debenhams, 149 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees
Footwear Sales Assistant
• Assisted in the day-to-day operation of the store, conducting stock-takes, valuations, price
changes, indexing, merchandising and audits.
• Garnered and acquired a vast knowledge of products, using this knowledge as the main
driving point in aiding customers on their purchases.
• Created daily plans of tasks to be completed and managed a small team in carrying out
these tasks.
April 2015 – May 2015; Valv Technologies, MCE Group, Pennine House, Concorde Way,
Stockton-on-Tees
Work Placement via Middlesbrough College
• Assisted technicians in the maintenance and repair of valves and actuators
• Gained first-hand experience calibrating equipment for air pressure including a valve
positioner and gauges.
• Employed digital calibrating tools such as a Hart Field Monitor to calibrate equipment
December 2011 – April 2013; Grosvenor Casinos, Chandler’s Wharf, Stockton-on-Tees
Croupier
• Trained to be able to deal American Roulette, Blackjack, Three card Poker and Texas
Hold’em Poker
• Duties included manual dexterity with chip handling and card handling.
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• Quick mental arithmetic skills and a good understanding of mathematics when adding up
bets and paying out the correct amounts
• The ability to multi-task to a high level and be able to manage and control the flow of a
game.
• Good verbal communication when announcing procedures during a game.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with frequent customer interactions.
October 2010 – October 2011; Superdrug, Teesside Retail Park
Sales Assistant
• Carried out a multitude of differing roles such as till operation including cash handling as
well as voucher and credit card transactions
• Used extensive interpersonal skills when dealing with customer interactions, product
knowledge and assisting with product selection.
• Assisted with the daily operations of the store via stock rotation, stock replenishment,
monitoring and updating sales display areas as well as cleaning and maintaining sales
display areas, managing deliveries and warehouse activities, meeting set sales targets and
company goals as well as dealing with customer complaints.
May 2010 – Sep 2010; RSPB, Saltholme Reserve
Visitor Sales Assistant
• Maintaining frequent public relations serving customers, meeting and understanding
customer needs as well as understanding how to approach and handle difficult
situations.
• Applied flexibility when alternating between differing tasks and initiative when arising
to sudden changes in situations.
May 2007 – September 2009; RSPB, Saltholme Reserve
Volunteer Visitor Sales Assistant/ Educational Centre Assistant
• Maintaining frequent public relations, whist on reception duty including; informing
visitors of the reserve itself and any new developments on the reserve including
keeping tracks of any new migrations to the reserve. Frequent maintenance and
cleaning of the reserve making sure it was to above a satisfactory level.
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• Assisted in co-ordinating activities for school children during visits, as well as helping
to organise and lead classroom activities.
References Available upon request.
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