Qualified traditional cobbler with over 30 years of knowledge, experience and expertise
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Qualified traditional cobbler with over 30 years of knowledge, experience and expertise. Organised, able to self-manage as demonstrated through running my own shoe repair business. Reliable, hard-working attitude with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Cobbler at March Shoe Repairs (2026-03 – 2026-09)
General Saw Operative at Walker Timber Engineering (2025-09 – 2026-02)
Cobbler at City Slickers (2014 – 2025-09)
Lead daily operations of the shop. Main responsibilities included shoe repairing, key cutting and day-to-day running of the dry-cleaning side of the business. Used my negotiation skills to acquire new dry-cleaning contracts and deal with monthly invoicing.
Cobbler at Various Shoe Repair Shops (2009 – 2014)
Owner and Cobbler at Mario's Shoe Care (1998 – 2009)
Organised and ran my own traditional, quality, shoe repair shop. Managed two to three staff and invested in their training and mentorship to pass on my craft and develop a strong foundation of skills for the business. Actively communicated with suppliers to negotiate the best deals. Prioritised good customer service to build trust and loyal returning clients.
Manager and Cobbler at Mario's Shoe Care (1994 – 1998)
Responsible for managing and running the shop.
Cobbler at Various Shoe Repair Shops (1992 – 1994)
Driver at Cooper BMW (1989 – 1992)
Handcrafted Furniture Maker at H K Furniture (1986 – 1989)
Youth Training Scheme in Hand Made Furniture – London College of Furniture (1986 – 1988)
Part I & Part II City & Guilds 555 in Hand Made Furniture – London College of Furniture (1986 – 1988)
CSEs – William Gladstone High School (1981 – 1986)
