David Nugent

I've worked for my family's company, Kingsbury Furniture, as both a warehouse assistant and, more recently, as a salesperson.

warehouse operative/delivery person.

• Ensuring the warehouse is kept as organized as possible is essential for ensuring time efficiency in deliveries coming in and going out.
• Taking stock of all items coming in from wholesalers.
• Getting deliveries ready in advance to avoid unnecessary time consumption and errors.
• Carrying customers' furniture into their homes with precision and caution so as not to damage new furniture or the customers' door frames, walls, floors, etc.

salesperson

• Selling furniture with a commission-based incentive to encourage a high standard of engagement.
• Communicating with customers regularly to fulfill their needs of exactly what they are looking for, going the extra mile.
• Personally keeping the environment welcoming and pleasant with reed diffusers, candles, and interior design work to give the customer a view of what the product may look like in their home.
• Working alone and on initiative.
• Maintaining excellent personal standards and presentation to ensure the customer has a positive experience with me.

• Installed and connected indoor and outdoor sockets.
• Installed and connected indoor ceiling lights, wall-mounted lights, and outdoor shed lights.
• Ensured the working area was tidy and organized, making all tools and products easily accessible for my co-workers and me.
• Experience driving a dumper.
• Experience driving a forklift.
• Ability to carry out tasks under direct, concise instructions.
• Gained experience in using hand tools and power tools.

• Serving drinks of different varieties, with a high standard of service skills.
• Working alone and as part of a team.
• Keeping a high standard of presentation and cool, calming mannerisms at all times.
• Dealing with tricky customers and knowing how to keep all customers and staff safe with the correct protocols.