Martyn Pollitt

I have experience of working in a busy purchasing role and feel that I can work under pressure and to tight deadlines. I am a great communicator with people of all levels and am totally reliable, punctual and trustworthy. I am available immediately and am flexible regarding working hours.

Willing to relocate to: Newtownards - Belfast - Bangor

Assistant Manager at Jaana Pollitt (2022-05 – Present)

• Help with day to day admin

Chef at The Marina Coffee House & Eatery (2021-07 – 2021-08)

• Chef cooking and preparing breakfast and lunch in a fast pace restaurant

Chef/Cook at Premier Inn (2021-07 – 2021-07)

• Cook both breakfast and dinner
• Keep the Kitchen area clean upto a high standard
• Make sure all foods are sealed and stored properly and that dates are valid and labeled

Language teacher at Kieliopisto Languista (2018 – 2021)

• Teaching adults English as a foreign language
• Mainly teaching them the name of tools and industrial equipment

Owner and founder at Creepy Bugger (2016 – 2019)

of CreepyBugger a company that bred invertebrates and reptiles. Provided businesses as well as private customers with animals. The role also involved advertising, purchasing of products.

Industrial Cleaner

• Cleaning schools and factories to a high standard
• Working with cleaning machines and dangerous chemicals

Language Teacher

Teaching English as a foreign language to Finnish students, helping them to communicate more effectively. Teaching was done on an individual basis and entailed making audio recordings, setting and marking homework as well as working with the students on a one-to-one basis.

Fleet Administrator at Romec (2007 – 2008)

The role entailed ensuring that the Royal Mail Engineering vans and cars (a fleet of 1000 vehicles) were legally on the road. This included taxing all vehicles, making sure MOT's were undertaken where necessary and organising replacement vehicles should any of them be off the road. Excellent communication skills and working to tight deadlines were required at all times.

Buyer - North Area at Romec (2004 – 2007)

The role entailed ensuring that Royal Mail acquired the tools and equipment for all their engineers at the best price available. This meant negotiating with suppliers at all levels. I also dealt with sub-contractors country wide, ensuring that they were on site where and when necessary, sometimes to an urgent timescale.

Bar Attendant / Waiter / Chef at Village Hotel (2000 – 2005)

General bar work including stocking the bar, serving customers and waiting on tables using Silver Service skills. Working as a chef in a busy and large kitchen. Cooking a large variety of cuisines and to a high level.

Bar Attendant at Village Hotel (2003 – 2004)

General bar work including serving customers, clearing tables and dealing with the general public. I was also expected to count the takings at the end of the night.

Levels including Maths & English (GCSE) – West Hill High School for Boys (1997 – 2001)