Jos Keddy

Experience

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  Tandy

  Oct 1998 - May 1999

  Sales Advisor

  Working as part of a small sales team in a specialist electrical store, training myself basic selling techniques with guidance from the existing team, unloading and acknowledging deliveries and transferring stock to the shop floor whilst learning basic merchandising skills.

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  Dixons Retail

  May 1999 - Nov 2002

  Senior Sales Consultant

  Dixons, Northumberland Street, Newcastle (May 1999 - September 2001)The Link, Eldon Square, Newcastle (September 2001 - November 2002)Sales and customer service, merchandising, stock control, health and safety, staff training and development, personal development and product knowledge building.Other achievements whilst working for Dixons Stores Group:Certificate of Retail Excellence (CORE).Letter of commendation for achieving £1/4 million sales.

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  Northern Electric Retail

  Nov 2002 - Apr 2003

  Audio / Vision Sales Specialist

  Effective management of the AV dept. by maintaining customer awareness, stock control & merchandising and staff training.

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  Northern Rock

  Apr 2003 - May 2004

  Insurance Sales Advisor

  Inbound and outbound telesales; identifying the insurance needs of Northern Rock’s mortgage customers and providing them with a solution from AXA’s portfolio of products, training and mentoring new staff on sales techniques and compliance issues.

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  Rugstoyourdoor.com

  Oct 2003 - Nov 2008

  Sales & Marketing Manager (Self-Employed)

  This involved managing sales & marketing, customer service, purchasing & inventory management, legal compliance, accounts and credit control. I operated primarily as an online retailer but also as a retail store manager at Shields Road.

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  Sage

  May 2004 - Dec 2004

  Telesales Executive

  B2B executive telesales and account management, finding customers business needs and providing them with Sage software, training and stationary solutions.

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  Brammer Group

  Jun 2005 - Apr 2006

  Internal Sales Executive

  B2B technical sales, account management and product purchasing. I was turning customer enquiries into sales through effective needs analysis, using product knowledge and all other available resources to identify products, then sourcing them and negotiating best buying prices before arranging prompt delivery to the customer: Managing the sale from lead to delivery.

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  BT

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  BT Broadband & Telephone Sales

  I was dealing with both new and existing BT customers, identifying the customer’s needs and opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell other BT products and services including call packages, telephone equipment, broadband packages and BT Vision Deals.

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  KWS

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Web Designer / Internet Marketing Consultant (Self-Employed)

  I was a freelance web designer providing bespoke websites and internet marketing solutions for SMEs.Web Design Projects included:

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  Zodiac Maritime Agencies Limited

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2014

  Merchant Navy Deck Officer Cadet

  Deck Officer Cadet (12 months total seatime, including 199 days Bridge Watchkeeping)■ MV Bavaria Express - IMO 923875322 August 2011 to 27 November 2011[Seatime: 98 days][Vessel Type: 4kTEU Containership][Ports of Call: Norfolk, Savannah, Miami, Panama, Kao-Hsuing, Shekou, Hong-Kong, Panama, New York, Norfolk, Savannah, Miami, Caucedo, Panama, Kao-Hsuing, Shekou, Hong-Kong]■ MV Bridgegate - IMO 953894522 March 2012 to 29 May 2012[Seatime: 69 days][Vessel Type: 53,477t DWT Bulk Carrier][Ports of Call: Isdemir, Tuapse, Suez Canal, Bang Saphan, Laem Chabang, Si Racha, Kao-Hsiung]■ MV Hyundai Singapore18 April 2013 to 3 November 2013[Seatime: 200 days][Vessel Type: 6755TEU Containership][Distance Sailed: 50674nM][Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Oakland, Pusan, Gwangyang, Shanghai, Shanghai Anchorage, Yangshan, Ningbo, Fuzhou, Hong Kong, Chiwan, Singapore, Port Louis, Durban, Coega, Cape Town, Las Palmas, Rotterdam, Felixstowe, Antwerp, Le Harve, Sines, Las Palmas, Cape Town, Coega, Durban, Coega, Cape Town, Las Palmas, Rotterdam, Felixstowe, Hamburg, Antwerp, Le Harve, Sines, Las Palmas, Cape Town, Coega, Durban, Cape Town, Las Palmas, Rotterdam, Antwerp.] Show less

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  Clyde Marine Training Ltd

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2014

  Merchant Navy Deck Officer Cadet
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  South Tyneside College

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2016

  As a Seamanship Technician, I had the following duties and responsibilities:• Providing safety cover and acting as Assistant Coxswain for Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (PSC&RB) courses• Preparing examination rooms for PSC&RB courses• Preparing the Seamanship Hall for Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) courses and examinations• Maintaining stores of teaching materials used for delivery of Seamanship courses• Maintenance of life saving appliances and personal protective equipment (PPE) used for river operations• Maintenance of deep water jetty area• Renewal of lifeboat davit fall wires• Liaising with contractors for 6 monthly and 5 yearly routine maintenance and inspections of lifeboat davits and lifeboat release gear• Acting as poolside assistant for sea survival and offshore safety courses• Re-packing of lifejackets and inflatable rafts used for pool operations• Maintenance of Passenger Short Term Air Supply System (PSTASS) underwater breathing apparatusAs a Junior Lecturer, I was involved with the delivery of the following courses:• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW A-VI/1-4)• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW A-V1/2), including refresher courses, as per MSN 1865• Medical First Aid (STCW A-V1/4-1)• Medical Care Aboard Ship (STCW A-VI/4 4-6)• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (STCW A-1/6)• Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Show less

  • Seamanship Technician & Junior Lecturer

    Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Casual Technician & Assistant Coxswain

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Marine Offshore Safety Training

  Aug 2016 - now

  Lecturer in Maritime Operations

  As a Lecturer at the Marine Offshore Safety Training Centre (MOST), I am involved with the delivery of the following courses:• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW A-VI/1-4)• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW A-V1/2), including refresher courses, as per MSN 1865• Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1), including refresher courses, as per MSN 1865• Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)• Medical First Aid (STCW A-V1/4-1)• Medical Care Aboard Ship (STCW A-VI/4 4-6)• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (STCW A-1/6)• Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Show less

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  South Shields Marine School

  Aug 2016 - now

  Lecturer in HNC/D Nautical Science

  As a Lecturer at South Shields Marine School, I am involved with the delivery of the following courses:• Marine Meteorology