1. Curriculum Vitae
Name: Paul Nicholson
Address: 264 Badsley Moor Lane, East Dene, Rotherham S65 2QP
Email Address: paul.nicholson@hotmail.co.uk
Personal Profile:
A reliable, trustworthy and meticulous individual with a friendly outgoing personality seeks
development opportunity within a progressive and dynamic company.
Proficient at learning new skills within a short timescale, dealing with set tasks in a logical and
competent manner.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively.
Able to work on own initiative or in a team environment towards a common goal.
Key Skills and Attributes:
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written at all levels
 Multi-tasking skills with the ability to adapt to changing deadlines
 Highly creative with a keen eye for detail
 A `can-do` attitude to embrace the flexibility needed to complete tasks
 Positive attitude and a team player
 Confident, friendly and articulate
 Computer literate, internet, email and word processing skills
 Willing to undertake additional training to improve personal development
Education and Training:
2009 Track Work - NVQ Level 2 in Railway Engineering and Permanent Railway Renewals
Subjects covered (practical & written): All aspects of Railway Maintenance
Additional subjects:
Safety Awareness, Manual Handling, Fire & First Aid
1998 - 2000 BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design - Rotherham College of Arts & Technology
Subjects studied: Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Creative Software, Art History, Fine Art,
Printmaking, Photography
1993 - 1998 Clifton Comprehensive School
9 GCSE - Art (A*), D&T Graphic Products (B), English Language (C/B), English Literature (C),
Math (D), French (C), Geography (D), Science Double Module (C/C), Physical Education (C)

2. Career History:
2013 to Present Courier Logistics – APC Overnight
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Using a hand-held scanner to log in every parcel to the depot
 Manually sorting the parcels into bays for Rotherham postcodes and surrounding areas
 Helping the van drivers to load their vehicles ready for distribution
 Keeping the warehouse clean and tidy to meet health and safety standards
2013 Exhibition Print - Vert Pos Ltd
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Printed out graphics onto vinyl and fabric to be implemented into an Exhibition stand
 Self employed short term work during a busy period within the company
 Helped out in the building of the framework and other related tasks
2009 Trackman - SES (Specialist Engineering Services) Ltd
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Ensured the safe running of day to day trains by renewing track components
 New rail and sleeper changes
2007 to 2008 Production Operative - Toyoda Gosei UK Ltd
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Preparation and moulding of weather strip seal components for the automotive industries
 Managing personal workload on a manufacturing production line
 Working to agreed timescales to meet section and company targets
2006 Customer Service Advisor - Ventura
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Debt collecting for British Gas, negotiating payments for outstanding debts
 Used Siebel and SAP accounts software to set up payment plans, process payments via debit
and credit cards and manage customer accounts
 Manage personal workload to meet targets
 Influence customers at a variety of levels in a friendly and professional manner
2003 to 2006 Postman - Royal Mail
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Hand sorting 1st
and 2nd
class mail, overseeing the sorting process and delivering mail on foot to
various areas in Rotherham
 Work to tight deadlines and manage own delivery rounds
2002 Fixer - B&K (Leeds) Subcontractor
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Erecting internal dry lining plasterboard walls in to new build apartments
 General labouring and assisting with any other tasks to meet deadlines
2000 to 2002 Trainee Graphic Designer – B&B Press (Parkgate) Ltd
Main duties and responsibilities:
 Typesetting, cross platform bureau work, computer-to-plate output for litho printing
 Managing personal workloads for client proofing and print
 Producing visuals, artwork and preparing files for production
 Utilising Apple Mac hardware and software such as Quark Express and PhotoShop
 Working to agreed timescales and quality standards
Interests: Online gaming and watching a wide variety of sports
References: Available on request