Liam Pavey

Experience

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  Aviagen

  Dec 2013 - Sept 2016

  Farm Worker

  - Collected turkey eggs at regular intervals throughout the day.- Cleaned the eggs after collection to ensure they were of exceptional quality for distribution to our customers, taking meticulous care to judge weight, size and colour amongst other variables.- Performed various administrative tasks such as finalising count sheets and labelling samples.- Carried out varying duties on a day-to-day basis depending on business needs.

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  Asda

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2018

  - Replenished and monitored stock levels.- Engaged with customers and handled any queries or complaints in a friendly and helpful manner.- Managed the Grocery team in the absence of a Section Leader and was in charge of the departmental phone, fielding any internal or external enquiries.- Performed dynamic tasks to suit the business needs, including supporting other departments.- Worked as a team with fellow colleagues to ensure that daily and long term targets were met and exceeded. Show less

  • Home Shopper

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Grocery Colleague

    Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
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  Millennium Point Birmingham

  Sept 2018 - May 2021

  Events Assistant

  - Weekend on-site duty manager for the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, providing logistical support to NHS staff and responding to business needs.- Leading a team of event staff at large corporate events, such as Christmas parties or charity functions.- Leading a bar team to exceed sales targets on large events, co-ordinating activities to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.- Preparing event spaces for clients and conferences., liaising with clients to adapt our spaces to their requirements.- Catering and providing assistance during held events.- Packing down of event spaces and restoration of event areas. Show less

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  The King's Trust

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2023

  - Delivered four-day virtual Enterprise workshops, the Trust’s flagship self-employment programme for young entrepreneurs. Delivered prescribed content whilst simultaneously maintaining engagement and responding to questions from participants.- Provided 1-2-1 support for entrepreneurs, coaching and mentoring them to make key business decisions and build employability skills.- Managed a group of volunteer mentors in Thames Valley, matching them with young entrepreneurs for mentoring support, supervising this relationship, sharing key resources, and responding to dynamic challenges. Supported with the arrangement and execution of in-person networking events for our young people and mentors.- Processed, reviewed, and approved Test My Business Idea Grants, Start-Up Loans, and Start-Up Grant applications with our delivery partner British Business Bank, providing constructive feedback on applications and following financial processes.- Carefully facilitated difficult conversations with young people with regards to the realities of employment or running a business, potential fundamental flaws in business models, and likelihood of approval for financial support, maintaining an empathetic and solutions-focussed approach.- Accurately and carefully inputted data onto our CRM system, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to GDPR regulations, being mindful of the implications for our financial processes.- Reviewed and provided feedback on Business Plans and Cashflow Spreadsheets, adopting an analytical and critical-thinking approach to support young people to have the strongest chance of building a successful business.- Carried out outreach for Enterprise in Thames Valley, attending employment events to effectively present the work of The Trust, fielding questions, and facilitating programme sign-up- Adapted to the dynamic nature of youth work, managing multiple priorities and deadlines of various cohorts by remaining resilient and optimistic, and embracing challenges Show less - Delivering high-quality employability workshops to young people across the UK, helping them to develop resilience and the skills required for a successful career.- Providing one-to-one support for young people, helping them to set goals and objectives and realise a path to fulfilling their potential.- Liaising with large UK-based employers via the UK Government's Kickstart initiative, providing wraparound employability support for young people currently on placement.- Collaborating with internal and external parties to navigate the novel and dynamic nature of Kickstart and The King’s Trust's support offering. Show less

  • Youth Development Lead (Enterprise)

    Apr 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Youth Development Lead (Kickstart)

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
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  Choccle

  Nov 2023 - now

  Director

  Founder of Choccle, delivering a unique hot chocolate drinking experience with drinks based on popular flavours and brands at events across the South-East and UK. Currently in the process of launching and looking to begin trading in September 2025. Open to attending community events, festivals, markets, and other occasions.Get in touch: hello@choccle.uk.

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  Vertec Ltd - Roofing and Cladding

  Apr 2024 - now

  - Managing my own portfolio of Refurb and New Build projects- Liaising with internal staff members, main contractors, and sub-contractors to deliver high quality and cost-effective roofing and cladding solutions- Producing and processing applications for payments, invoices, cash flow forecasts, cost value reconciliation reports, subcontractor tender packages, variations etc. - Undertaking contract analysis and negotiation of terms and agreements - Managing day-to-day operations of Elmatec, Vertec’s sister company specialising in fire barrier services- Assisting the Commercial team with a variety of ad-hoc administration tasks and projects Show less - Supported the Commercial Team with a variety of ad-hoc administration tasks, including Contract Reviews, Applications for Payment, and Cost Value Reconciliations- Liaised with clients, contractors, and sub-contractors where necessary - Managed day-to-day operations of Elmatec, Vertec’s sister company specialising in fire barrier solutions - Supported the Commercial team in the transition to new, bespoke commercial solutions software- Worked on my own portfolio of projects with a view to progressing to a Trainee Quantity Surveyor role Show less

  • Trainee Quantity Surveyor

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Administrative Assistant - Commercial Team

    Apr 2024 - Nov 2024