Jamie Taylor
Plasterer
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About
I am a bright individual with a hardworking attitude. I can follow instructions as well as use my initiative and competently work alone or equally as dependable when working with a team, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively with people at all levels. I have strong knowledge and competency, with a range of transferrable skills and exceptional knowledge across multiple trades and sectors including physical labour skills, IT & Computing skills, and academic skills.
My adaptability, strong work ethic, and eagerness to quickly learn new skills make me a valuable asset to any team. I am excited to pursue a career where I can develop my skillset further, contribute meaningfully to the business, and grow within the industry.
Experience
Plasterer - Owen's Kitchens and Bathrooms - London/Cheltenham
(2022-07)
- Prepared jobsites for plastering which included removal of any old loose and damaged plaster, priming then patching up holes and voids using bonding coat/plasterboard, and applying a primer to the affected walls and ceilings
- Kept job site tidy and free of trip hazards/obstacles that could hinder works by sweeping and bagging up rubble. Cleaned surrounding areas with a sponge after every set
- Applied finishing plaster to prepared walls and worked to a smooth finish using a trowel, ensuring quality of work using a bright LED lamp to check for imperfections and a flat finish
- Liaised with customers and architects regarding plans for the finished product and kept them up to date with events.
Trainee Web Developer - Lydiasoft - Remote
(2021-06 - 2022-06)
- Expanded knowledge of development, learning practically on-the-job with real-world scenarios as well as exercises & courses.
- Interacted with team over Zoom and Slack as well as Discord and understood the importance of good communication, especially during remote circumstances as well as in-person.
- If limitations were found within my skillset, I attempted to tackle them strategically, setting small goals each day to ensure progress and learning. This method worked very well and these organisational skills helped me to overcome most obstacles I faced.
- Being remote allowed me to both improve my independent problem-solving abilities as well as brought me closer with the team as a result of further communication. These skills are crucial in this era, and have been carried on with me down the line.
IT Manager - OCBS - London
(2020-03 - 2021-05)
- Managed online & digital presence of the business, including websites and pages as well as emails and customer support.
- Ensured the business online presence looked clean, reputable, and professional.
- Made sure that the online experience was as smooth as possible
- Took before & after photographs of ongoing work and updated all pages accordingly with these.
- Managed organisation and storage of business data including invoices, photographs, emails, and receipts.
- Designed bespoke invoices from scratch, as well as creating templates for later use by other employees.
- Used graphic design skills to create a new logo for the business which was eye-catching as well as sleek and simple as to not be an eyesore to potential customers.
- Liaised with clients & partners through email, making sure to maintain a high standard of professionalism and left no stone unturned when it came to keeping the client fully informed.
