James Wright
Walgrave, Northampton
Career History
Delivery Driver / Shop Assistant, Marrowell Farm Services - West Haddon
August 2018 - April 2019
· Picking, loading, delivering, unloading orders to customers addresses, driving 3.5 tonne truck
Owner / Operator, Little Quad Parties - Walgrave
June 2018 - January 2019 (self employed)
· Enabling children to enjoy quad bike rides at parties and fares / events
Service Advisor, Guy Salmon Jaguar - Northampton
July 2013 - June 2018
· Managing a team of technicians and their workloads to manage/deliver/exceed customers vehicle servicing expectations
Service Advisor, Marshall Toyota - Peterborough
April 2013 - July 2013
· As above
Service Advisor, Northampton Audi - Northampton
March 2011 - March 2013
· As above
Sales (American car parts), USAutomotive Ltd - Bedford
January 2010 - March 2011
· Identifying customers parts requirements using dedicated computer systems
A&E Patient Tracker, Kettering General Hospital - Kettering
April 2009 - December 2009
· Monitoring the government set 4 hour time limit for patients in A&E. Coordinating / tracking all patient movements in the department and into other parts of the hospital
Sales (American car parts), USAutomotive Ltd - Bedford
September 2007 - January 2009
· See employment above
Receptionist, Environment Agency - Kettering
July 2007 - September 2007 (temporary, part time)
· Ensuring visitors and telephone calls are handled efficiently and with courtesy
Race Director, GP Karting - Northampton
August 2006 - February 2007 (part time)
· Delivering “in door karting" events for private and corporate customers with a high standard of safety and professionalism
Contact Centre Operative, Secure Mail Services Ltd - Northampton
January 2006 - August 2006
· Inbound contact centre timed telephone call handling
ASCAR (SCSA/Days of Thunder) Championship Coordinator, Rockingham Motor Speedway - Corby
April 2002 - 2005
· Delivering and maintaining a high standard of work, communication and high level of responsibility while acting central coordinator between guest championships, our own suppliers, technical staff, officials, and with internal staff prior, during, and post events
· Responsible for the writing and compiling all event paper work including timetables, site layouts, final instructions, entry lists etc. Drafting, maintaining and calculating a championship points structure and for the writing of championship regulations for MSA approval
· Planning and coordination of all driver training courses. Organisation of staff and equipment, liaising between instructors, customers and venue, drafting timetables
· Chief Spotter (specific to oval racing) / Race Control Observer: These roles were vital to the running of the races while being in direct communication with race control officials and teams. This required good communication skills and a good manner under pressure
· Event Coordinator: Away from race control and the running of the races, this role primarily ensures that the elements of the show that make up the day (races, drivers parades, podium etc.) occur as and when they are timetabled
High Performance Driving Instructor, Palmersport - Bedford Autodrome
June 2000 - March 2002
· Briefing customers on the different cars and circuits, in car instruction / driving
· Ensuring customer satisfaction and enjoyment while maintaining safety standards
Flag Marshal, Palmersport - Bedford Autodrome
June 2000 - March 2002
· Understanding of MSA flag regulations / health and safety procedures
· Undergoing high standards of track maintenance and repairs
· Car recovery and retrieval
Warehouse Worker, Simplatroll Ltd / Lenze Ltd - Bedford
1998 - June 2000
· Fork Lift operator (reach and counter balance), picking and packing of items
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Education Overview
Bedford College - Bedford
1995 - 1997
· BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts
Sharnbrook Upper School - Bedford
1992 - 1995
· GCSE
Lincroft Middle School - Bedford
1990 - 1992
Rushmoor School - Bedford
1988 - 1990
