Matthew Kirby-Brown

Experience

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  British Midland International

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2011

  Internship

  Shadowing a team of multinational engineering technicians in different departments while performing air-side assessments of the airworthiness of aircraft, based on superficial inspections and the analysis of performance data and pilot notes between touchdown and take-off.

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  KU e-Racing

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2016

  Following on from the previous 2015 Formula Student event, I became lead designer of the bodywork for the 2016 Kingston Univerity Formula Student race car. The role consisted of the:• Complete design and manual (by hand) manufacture of the glass fibre composite Bodywork, within the engineering requirements of the team and the regulations of the FSAE.• Consideration of material for final construction, based upon the property requirements of strength and rigidity, as well as cost, ease of manufacture, shipping lead times and facilities available at the University.• Weekly updates to team leaders regarding design updates and changes. Show less

  • Bodywork Team Member (Class 1) - Lead Designer

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Bodywork Team Member (Class 1)

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2015
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  Spiri

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  Composites Engineering Intern

  Spiri is a transportation based company, developing a purpose built electric vehicle optimised for ride-sharing applications. Visit http://www.spiri.io/spiri/ for more information.Integrated within the Vehicle engineering and development team, my roles and responsibilities were to:• Perform the conceptual development of the Carbon Fibre composite Body-In-White (or 'Chassis') of the vehicle, utilising the Solidworks 3D CAD package, giving special consideration to its structural requirements, ergonomics and exterior design shape.• Ensure that the BIW and assosiated safety systems (mounts for the seats and seatbelts) meet applicable legal regulations.• Aid in the brokering of partnerships to perform advanced FEA.• Perform real world tests on vehicles/hardware securing the validity of the FEA.• Aid in refining the hardware of the vehicle, taking into account the real world tests and the FEA.• Secure that the output according to real world tests and FEA verifies the durability and lifespan of the vehicle.• Aid in the production of a cost analysis of multiple production methods and materials.• Aid in the procurement of materials/machinary required for the BIW team. Show less

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  JD Wetherspoon

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

  Bar staff at one of the busiest Wetherspoons Pubs in the UK. A high pressure and high paced environment that requires teamwork and constant communication to run effectively. Key traits that have improved during my service at JD Wetherspoon include conflict resolution, fast decision making, communication between both members of the public and colleagues, and the ability to motivate and reduce stress on colleagues in high pressure situations.My Roles and responsibilities vary within shifts, with tasks including but not limited to:• Bar work: pouring drinks, glass cleaning, communicating with customers to solve issues and bar support• Floor work: delivering food in a timely manner, cleaning and conflict resolution• Back of house: restocking the bar and changing barrels. Show less

  • Team Leader

    May 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Bar Associate

    Oct 2018 - May 2019
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  Vanlian Ltd.

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

  Showroom Manager

  Acting within a small team, individual versatility was key to the smooth operation and success of the store. Effective demonstration of this earned a promotion to replace retired staff, shown by running the store alone, managing incoming stock, and arranging customer deliveries for all orders after the first month. My position grew to consist of the following notable roles: entry-level accountancy, staff management, recruitment, sales, stockroom control and ordering, customer complaints representative, compiling the delivery schedule, and updating business operations towards a paperless format. Operational improvements overseen include implementation of sales goals, milestones, and performance-based metrics for all staff, whilst maintaining a friendly working environment. This success in-store saw us take over a premises triple the size, jointly coordinated by the owner and me. This brought huge challenges in operational expansion, from hiring the right staff, and increasing the number of collections, to renovating the store during daily trading. Through this position I have enhanced my formal interaction techniques, with a view to becoming a better purchasing negotiator and man manager. Show less

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  Calligaris S.p.A.

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Sales Consultant

  Calligaris offers high-quality Italian furniture to customers worldwide. As a sales consultant of the London flagship store, I must demonstrate the brand’s excellence to both trade accounts, repeat clientele, and general enquiries. Client management is the key part of the role, receiving their desirables for any order, breaking that down into objective deliverables, and proposing suitable furnishings to fulfil their needs. Since joining I have expanded my job role to track and organise all after sales care. This maximises client retention through quick and efficient service. This care has allowed the store to capture service orders, and repeat orders, previously missed. Show less

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  Softcat plc

  Aug 2022 - now

  Corporate Sales Support Executive