Michael Elders Email & Phone Number

Skelmersdale, Gb

Goodwood, England, United Kingdom

I undertook an apprenticeship that combined workplace experience across all areas of the Leather & Interior Trim department with a college course in Soft Furnishings & Upholstery. Duties involve: Office placements in; Quality Planning, Production Control & Logistics zones. Manufacturing placements in; Material Preparation, Sewing, Upholstery, Seat Build, Quality Control, Design Development & Bespoke zones. Study towards and achieving a supporting qualification in… Show more I undertook an apprenticeship that combined workplace experience across all areas of the Leather & Interior Trim department with a college course in Soft Furnishings & Upholstery. Duties involve: Office placements in; Quality Planning, Production Control & Logistics zones. Manufacturing placements in; Material Preparation, Sewing, Upholstery, Seat Build, Quality Control, Design Development & Bespoke zones. Study towards and achieving a supporting qualification in Soft Furnishings & Upholstery (Level 2) at Chichester College. Attendance, participation and representation of the company during recruitment events. Show less

Michelino’s was an international start-up business I founded to import specialist wines and bring them to events such as weddings and special occasions, selling online and wholesale whilst also offering the services of a bespoke and vintage mobile wine bar for hire.Duties involved: Arranging, travelling to and leading meetings in Italy with vineyards to sample and negotiate a product range. Liaising with Italian and British authorities in both Italian and English… Show more Michelino’s was an international start-up business I founded to import specialist wines and bring them to events such as weddings and special occasions, selling online and wholesale whilst also offering the services of a bespoke and vintage mobile wine bar for hire.Duties involved: Arranging, travelling to and leading meetings in Italy with vineyards to sample and negotiate a product range. Liaising with Italian and British authorities in both Italian and English language to organise and the importation of wine to the UK Creating and designing of the company logo, branding, website and financial/administrative systems Creating and updating an e-commerce website Processing orders and responding to online and telephone enquiries Creating and updating of the company's social media outlets Lead generation and promoting the business Running and service of the mobile bar at functions and events Financial administration Show less

Farrell Heyworth have grown to be one of the largest independent estate agency groups in the North West. With 18 branches across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester and over 20 years of property experience – it’s no wonder Farrell Heyworth are winners of ‘Best Independent Estate Agency’ in the country. Duties involve:• Coordination of property maintenance to meet industry timeframes• Liaising with tenants, landlord and contractors to ensure projects are completed… Show more Farrell Heyworth have grown to be one of the largest independent estate agency groups in the North West. With 18 branches across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester and over 20 years of property experience – it’s no wonder Farrell Heyworth are winners of ‘Best Independent Estate Agency’ in the country. Duties involve:• Coordination of property maintenance to meet industry timeframes• Liaising with tenants, landlord and contractors to ensure projects are completed efficiently• Planning and conducting routine property inspections• Rent collection and arrears management• Serving of Section 8, 13 & 21 notices• Processing applications and obtaining background references• Carrying out move-in appointments• Handling deposit disputes• Health and safety compliance (Gas Certifications)• General tenancy management and tenancy renewals Show less

IQ Student Accommodation are a top 10 provider of student accommodation in the UK. Established in 2007, with approximately 5,350 bedrooms over 14 locations - IQ are rapidly gaining a reputation for quality customer service and in 2013 won the award for best customer service.Duties Involved:• Meeting and greeting students, contractors and visitors at reception• Operation and management of the site reception• Conducting viewings and site tours• Ensuring the site meets all… Show more IQ Student Accommodation are a top 10 provider of student accommodation in the UK. Established in 2007, with approximately 5,350 bedrooms over 14 locations - IQ are rapidly gaining a reputation for quality customer service and in 2013 won the award for best customer service.Duties Involved:• Meeting and greeting students, contractors and visitors at reception• Operation and management of the site reception• Conducting viewings and site tours• Ensuring the site meets all necessary Health and Safety requirements• Organising and overseeing site-maintenance• Carrying out routine room inspections• Marketing through attendance of open days and other promotional events• Contributing to promotional content through the company's social media outlets • Organising social events• Conducting competitor research• Student support Show less

1Gas Connections offer an array of gas fitting services such as new connections, disconnections and alterations to domestic and commercial customers. Duties Involved:• Meeting and exceeding individual sales and performance targets (profit & reviews)• Customer service• Quality assurance• Escalation and complaint management• Managing supplier relations• Recruitment and training of new employees• HR• Performance analysis• Banking and… Show more 1Gas Connections offer an array of gas fitting services such as new connections, disconnections and alterations to domestic and commercial customers. Duties Involved:• Meeting and exceeding individual sales and performance targets (profit & reviews)• Customer service• Quality assurance• Escalation and complaint management• Managing supplier relations• Recruitment and training of new employees• HR• Performance analysis• Banking and accounting• Developing, testing and implementing of IT systems Show less

Carnforth, Lancashire

R&B Lettings have been in operation for 24 years and manage over 100 properties; offering landlords a personal and independent service, giving them peace of mind that their investment is being managed by a team of dedicated and professional staff. I was headhunted by R&B and offered a position to join the Lettings department.Duties involved: Marketing and promotion of new properties Lettings viewings Screening and shortlisting of potential tenants Creating Tenancy… Show more R&B Lettings have been in operation for 24 years and manage over 100 properties; offering landlords a personal and independent service, giving them peace of mind that their investment is being managed by a team of dedicated and professional staff. I was headhunted by R&B and offered a position to join the Lettings department.Duties involved: Marketing and promotion of new properties Lettings viewings Screening and shortlisting of potential tenants Creating Tenancy Agreements Property inspections Tenancy management Organising maintenance - liaising with contractors, landlords and tenants Accounting and processing of rental income Show less

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Established in 1990 R&B Estate Agents have branches in the Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth area. Offering buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants a range of legal services from sister company: Ratcliffe & Bibby Solicitors with over 100 years’ experience. I gained experience in all aspects of the business, including; administration, dealing with telephone and face-to-face enquiries, banking, merchandising & promotion, viewings and negotiations. One of my biggest achievements whilst at this… Show more Established in 1990 R&B Estate Agents have branches in the Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth area. Offering buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants a range of legal services from sister company: Ratcliffe & Bibby Solicitors with over 100 years’ experience. I gained experience in all aspects of the business, including; administration, dealing with telephone and face-to-face enquiries, banking, merchandising & promotion, viewings and negotiations. One of my biggest achievements whilst at this role was selling a property within my first week.Duties involved:• Sales and Lettings viewings• Photographing, measuring and detailing properties for marketing and promotion.• Assisting customers front of house and over the phone to generate appointments• Negotiating sales Show less

A family run business since 1945 which has expanded to include a hotel, restaurant, garden centre, cookshop, café, farm shop and mariner. I worked in the award-winning farm shop which specialises in an individually sourced range of local produce. All members of staff were provided with extensive training to ensure that the company’s long-established reputation for excellent customer service was maintained. Therefore I felt honoured to have been chosen to represent the company, and work for… Show more A family run business since 1945 which has expanded to include a hotel, restaurant, garden centre, cookshop, café, farm shop and mariner. I worked in the award-winning farm shop which specialises in an individually sourced range of local produce. All members of staff were provided with extensive training to ensure that the company’s long-established reputation for excellent customer service was maintained. Therefore I felt honoured to have been chosen to represent the company, and work for the family.Duties involved: Serving and assisting customers Cash handling Merchandising Approaching customers to promote and sample new products Processing deliveries and rotating stock Show less

Level 2, Soft Furnishings & Upholstery, Distinction

I achieved a Level 2 distinction during my apprenticeship at Rolls Royce.

Business Enterprise Programme

I completed a Business Enterprise Programme before starting my own business.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Construction Project Management, Predicted 2:1

Activities and Societies: Student member of the CIOB & RICS.

A Level: Business Studies, Italian & Digital Photography. As Level: Ict. Gcse: Italian

9 Gcse'S, English, English Lit, Maths, 3D Art&Design, Geography, Science(Dual Award), Applied Ict(Dual Award)