George Denning

George Denning

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    IT Helpdesk Manager Vista Technology Support

  • Education

    • The Thomas Hardye School

      2011 - 2013
      High School Mathematics, Music, Spanish C, C, C

      Activities and Societies: The Thomas Hardye School Orchestra, Flute Choir, and Voice Choir

    • University of Chichester

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Music 1st

      Activities and Societies: The University of Chichester Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonietta, The University of Chichester Pops Orchestra, The University of Chichester Wind Band. The University of Chichester Special Projects Group. Experience of long hours of focusing on one task when practising the flute, achieving a 1st class grade for the summative assessment in the third year. Learning how to communicate effectively in a team and how to organise, promote and host an event with approximately 120 guests. An understanding of a variety of approaches to personal development. Analysing subtle details when comparing complex written sources.

  • Experience

    • Bridport Music

      Jul 2009 - Sept 2013
      Shop Assistant

      Being knowledgeable of market trends to ensure the best service was given, improving revenue. Using online services to value archived appreciating products, ascertaining as to whether a profit can be made. Devising an organised filing system of internet orders, so that a year’s worth of hard records may be kept safely for accessible future reference.

    • The Slug and Lettuce

      Jun 2013 - Nov 2015
      Bar Team Member

      Running a floor of 26 tables, ensuring each customer was content with the quality of product and service. Being familiar with a diverse menu of approximately 200 products, as well as being able to make informed suggestions to suit the customer’s desires. Being flexible in a variety of working environments, depending on the clientele. Successfully upselling products, increasing revenue for the company.

    • The Ropemakers

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
      Team Member

      Processing approximately 30 orders per hour on busy evenings at weekends, often individually taking more than £1000 over the course of the shift. Precise cashing up of tills, containing up to £3000 at the end of shift. Entrusted with opening and securely closing the venue. Nominated 5 times for the Bridport Food Service Awards 2016 for excellent customer service, in an establishment which was in the final 6 for British pub award’s community pub of the year 2016.

    • Farbridge

      Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
      Events Staff

      Setting up for events with particular directions from clients. Ensuring smooth running of event schedule for up to 130 guests. Attending to individual guest requests including dietary, medical and accessibility issues. Working long shifts of up to 14 hours, for 3 consecutive days.

    • SITEL UK LIMITED

      Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
      Technical Support Advisor

      Using initiative to clearly explain how to solve problems with approximately 700 John Lewis technological products. Building a rapport with customers to ensure that we kept their loyalty to the client company over the course of 3 calls per hour. Dealing with complaints and calmly resolving the issues. Ensuring that a high standard of service was upheld for the client company. Quickly learning the 7 computer systems and company policy. To the minute time management.

    • Vista Technology Support

      Nov 2017 - now
      • IT Helpdesk Manager

        Oct 2022 - now
      • Helpdesk Team Leader

        Oct 2020 - Oct 2022
      • Technical Call Vetting Helpdesk Engineer

        Nov 2017 - Oct 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ABRSM Grade 8 Flute

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Performer

      Issued by Richard Ely Trust
      Richard Ely TrustAssociated with George Denning