Benjamin Holmes

Experience

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  Dixons Retail

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2010

  Due to my performance as a sales person I was promoted to be a specialist this involved me coaching and training colleagues, reviewing their performance and running a section of the store while maintaining my previous roles. Primarily a sales Person at the Currys Superstore in Tunbridge Wells although over time I became and expert in technology connectivity, Bose and Apple products along with supporting the customer services team in diagnosing computer problems.

  • Sales Specialist

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2010

  • Sales Person

    Jun 2007 - Sept 2009
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  University of Plymouth Students' Union

  May 2012 - Dec 2015

  Technician

  In my role at the University of Plymouth Students Union I worked as an events technician part-time while studying. This involved the liaising with touring production and working as part of a team to make sure the events ran smoothly and without problem. I also DJ'd on Friday nights in the 2nd room of the nightclub.

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  Pipex px

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2016

  As the CAD manager I am responsible for the CAD team and making sure we deliver designs and drawings on time and to the estimated hours. I also invest time heavily in improving process and the way the team utilises the tools available. As the Deputy CAD Manager within Pipex I am responsible for streamlining workflows and ensuring the data we create is both correct and smart. I investigate new software and ways to deliver seamless projects. My role as a CAD Engineer involves me creating drawings for clients to show how the range of products can be a solution. I also work on resources for fabrication and CNC.

  • CAD Manager

    Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Deputy CAD Manager

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

  • CAD Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
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  NOV

  Nov 2016 - now

  • Digital Design Director

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Digital Design Manager

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2024

  • CAD Manager

    Nov 2016 - Oct 2019