James Matthews CV

James Douglas Matthews C.V18/03/1997

Address: 38 Church Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, England TA93RP

Home Tel: 01278 780080 – Mobile: 07590 300585 E-mail: jamesdmatthews@hotmail.co.uk

I am a young and enthusiastic, hard working person who strives for more and will only settle for the best. I take a professional approach to tasks and have a level head in both life and work. I’m a highly organised and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to projects has yielded outstanding results. Recent achievements with my current employer include the erection of a high quality wood turning workshop and office suite.Key skills:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft office including: Word, PowerPoint and

Excel Experienced in programs such as: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Photoshop Outstanding ability to use the internet

Education:GCSE’s: Robert Blake Science College Maths: B ٭ English language: C ٭ English literature: B ٭ Physics: B ٭ Chemistry: BBiology: B ٭ Art: A ٭ History: C ٭ Independent finance: A Mechanical Engineering level 2 (school link): CCollege: Bridgwater College 2013 – 2015 A Level 3 BTEC Diploma in manufacturing engineering. Predicted grade (DDM). Achieved Grade: Triple distinction star (D*D*D*)During this course I completed the following subjects: Electrical and Electronic Principles: this involved using different software to solve circuit problems and learning about various electronic laws. I find this subject interesting and would like to branch out and study on different areas. Communications: was a subject based on communication technology and taught us the basics of the sector, this was a subcategory of the project I completed. This subject has really interested me and I am very enthusiastic to learn more about it.Health and safety: a thorough education of how H&S is important in the workplace including regulations such as COSHH, PAT and HASAW.Project: I had to research and produce our own toy car as a task that lasted the whole year. I went through the entire manufacturing process starting with initial concepts, following into 3D designs whilst researching different propulsion methods and how to make my car better than the others on my course. During this project I learnt about communications, how they are so important within production and advertising. The project was a very large part of my overall grade, in which I got a distinction*.

James Matthews CV

Other subjects, with grades: Computer Aided Design: Distinction ٭ Welding: Distinction ٭ Fabrication: Distinction ٭ Manufacturing: Distinction ٭ Robotics: Distinction ٭ Maths: Distinction ٭ Further Maths: Distinction ٭ Computer Numerical Control: DistinctionEmployment:I have been working as a self-employed labourer; job dates will overlap.2012 – Present: D.M. building and maintenance A business of building and maintenance, I’ve worked here since I finished school, labouring and subsequently learning various building techniques including structural engineering and logical thinking, I have assisted in the building of various homes, fitting of kitchens, plumbing and heating systems. Additionally, I organise all of the companies invoices using excel to create tables alongside Word to actually type the invoice up. E-mail systems are also used regularly.2014 – 2015: Paul Neil plumbing and heatingBased in the south west area, mainly involved the dismantling and assembling of boilers, heating systems, bathrooms and general building maintenance. The relatively high risks jobs taught me the correct PPE to wear and how to tackle tasks with a logical mind, this has aided me in my college studies. I’ve learnt to work to time limits and understand how important customer satisfaction is from being thoroughly involved in their lives whilst working in their properties.2013 – 2015: R.P.Johnson Locally based building and Maintenance Company consisting of labouring and structural maintenance work coupling with general building and carpentry. The business took me to work on various jobs including building and finishing a block of three flats located in Weston super mare, this took approximately one year and learning that the customer is always right. Furthermore I learnt the correct legislation including COSHH and RIDDOR. Other work experience 2012: Bicycle chainA one week placement in the retail store, included serving customers, assembling bikes, checking stocks and general well keeping of the store.2014 – Present: AC’s car workshopI regularly volunteer at a local car mechanics workshop based in Bridgwater who build and modify high spec rally cars, and restore historic cars. I’ve serviced for various teams, proving myself to be a valuable asset to the teams by keeping the cars running and finishing the events. This is also a strong hobby of mine that I participate in with my father.Hobbies and interests:Mountain biking I’ve been a keen cycling enthusiast ever since I was able to ride a bike, over the years I’ve learnt the ins and outs of many bikes and could confidently disassemble and re-assemble a bike.

James Matthews CV

References: Paul Neil – Paul Neil plumbing and heating – 07883 340969 Chris Hunt, Programme Manager Bridgwater College – 01278 455464Dean Francis – Openreach Business Director – 07714 068544