Kavinash Karunakaran

Experience

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  McDonald's

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  Crew Member

  - Maintain knowledge of current menu items, ingredients and preparation methods.- Deliver exceptional customer service by serving customers in friendly and timely manner.- Increase company sales by suggesting appropriate add‑ons.- Excellent knowledge of food hygiene in restaurant environment.- Staying self‑motivated and making sure co‑workers are motivated too, in order to have a good working environment.- Managed closing duties including restocking, and reconciliation of cash drawers. Show less

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  Amazon

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  - Working independently to deliver items to clients or businesses in a safe and timely manner.- Paying attention to detail when reviewing orders before and after completing a delivery in order to assure accuracy.- Taking special care when delivering fragile or hazardous products.- Work as part of a wider team to meet Amazon’s delivery targets for each day. - Working in inbound department as responsible for stowing new arrival items in appropriate shelves.- Systematically prioritise items which are in high demand to assure delivery targets are met.- Assure accuracy when stowing products without compromising time, as it was a fast pace working environment.- Quality Control all items for damage before stowing.- Report damaged or overstocked items to team leader in order to be compliant.

  • Delivery Driver

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Warehouse Operative

    Jun 2019 - Sept 2019
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  Smiths Metal Centres

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Technical Assistant

  - Test different types of metals on a daily basis.- Log all the results obtained from test into the companies intranet access database.- Wear PPE where necessary for example, when surfacing metals in order to get a more accurate test.- Calibrate the machine accordingly for each different type of metal that is being tested.- Performing all the necessary procedures before a test in order to get the best outcome for example, engraving gauge length for a tensile test, or surfacing the material before a impact or hardness test. Show less

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  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Automotive Engineer - Production Maintenance Department

  - Got to work on and manage a number of different projects in order to potentially decrease costs and increase productivity.- Created prototype designs and technical drawings on Catia for projects.- Raise multiple purchase orders a day as required, through SAP.- Contact contractors and suppliers in order to request for quotes of parts or services.- Assist and guide contractors once on site.- Ensure that the spares held in stalls and database are accurate and sufficient, in case of an emergency breakdown.- Management of the intranet web page for the department, this included constructing a new easier to use layout and ensuring that everything is kept up to date. Show less

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  ClearView Imaging

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2023

  Sales and Applications Engineer

  - Support customers with their technical questions and issues, providing technical information about the products and helping them with product selection, in addition to pricing, quotations and proposals.- Research and propose Machine Vision technology, products andsolutions based on customers' technical and application requirements.- Support Business Development Managers by managing sales and technical based interactions with customers and following up on new identified opportunities.- Produce and present bespoke customer demonstrations and feasibility studies.- Remain up‑to‑date on industry trends, technology, applications, market activities and competitive products.- Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, virtual events and follow‑up on leads. Show less

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  DriveElectric

  Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

  Business Sales Consultant

  - Research and qualification of new SME and retail leads and conversion in line with key results targets.- Key daily communication with the customer directly and throughout the business.- Identifying and creating opportunities to sell in additional products or services.- Ensuring customer SLA is met regarding quoting and ordering.- Ensuring customer fully understands the terms of agreements, SLAs and regulatory requirements.- Set up and carry out regular reviews with business customers to secure upcoming opportunities.- Ensuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM is kept up to date and producing SME sales reporting.- Ensuring renewal follow up and action.- Attending trade exhibitions, conferences, and meetings as required.- Keeping up to date with industry news, EV launches and wider developments impacting our customers.- Working with the Retail and SME Sales Manager to convert and onboard new customers including set up of SLA, quotations and proposals, contract documentation, etc.- Provide support to retail customers as required. Show less

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  Academic Work

  Aug 2024 - now

  Account Manager

  • Prospect and identify new business opportunities through targeted outreach and cold calling.• Manage and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction.• Act as the main point of contact for client inquiries and issue resolution.• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and drive account growth.• Monitor and report on account performance, providing insights to enhance service delivery.