David
Walker
Professional, well organised and adaptable individual with
the ability to manage own workload effectively. Key skills include upselling,
customer service, communication, analysis, problem solving and media relations.
I have an eye for detail and repeatedly help companies maximise their profits
by analysing their strategies and implementing key areas for improvement. I’m a
qualified journalist and have written articles for several UK national
publications. My creative writing flair works well when formulating engaging
marketing campaigns and I’m now looking for a new challenge that can utilise my
skillset and extended experience.
Employment History
·
Became a Published Author. Between 2022 and 2025 I’ve been researching,
writing and produced my third book titled, “From Handbags to Hand Grenades” -
Thirty years in the life of a Female Metropolitan Police Officer. Since the launch in January, the book sold
out of the first print run in just under 5 weeks. It is currently being sold in
86 countries throughout the world and is available in Paperback, Kindle and as
an Audiobook. Cornwall
Council have included it in every single library throughout the county and
Sussex Council are in the process of looking to do the same.
·
164
Ltd, Freelance Broadcast Journalist across London, Essex and Cambridgeshire
2016 – Current. Sourcing
news stories, carrying out interviews, writing fresh copy, recording for
broadcast and multi-track editing. Including working to stringent hourly
deadlines and prioritising breaking news stories from around the world. This is
for four different radio stations across the Southeast with a collective
audience of over 1.1 Million listeners.
·
Neg
Earth Lights, London – Acting Hire Manager, 1 year contract. January 2015 – January
2016. Ensuring the
clients complex technical requirements were interpreted correctly and entered
onto the computer system. Liaison between client and on-site technicians,
problem solving, co-ordinating vehicle / crew logistics and maintaining quality
control measures prior to stock leaving the premises.
·
Stage
Electrics, London – Sales and Hire Department Admin August 2009 – December 2015. Interacted with clients by phone, email
and in person. Responsible for providing technical advice to enquiries, data
entry on the computer system, upselling, problem solving, sales stock rotation,
processing orders and invoicing.
·
Stagecraft,
Salisbury – Sales and Hire Department Admin July 2005 – May 2008. Assisted the hire manager in sourcing
new business by means of creating new marketing ideas, following up leads,
client liaison, upselling and data processing. Other duties included problem
solving, crew and vehicle management and invoicing.
·
AJS
Theatre Supplies, Ringwood – Hire Technician July 1990 – June 2005. Workshop based role checking and
testing specialised lighting, sound and staging items for use within the
backstage area of theatres. Duties included ensuring all equipment conformed to
stringent safety specifications, client liaison, interpreting technical
requirements, data entry, ordering stock from suppliers and generating
invoices.
Qualifications
·
GCSE’s
Grades A – C.
·
HNC
Microelectronics.
·
Radio
Communications – Parts 1 & 2.
·
First
Aid at Work – including the use of a Defibrillator.
·
HND
British College of Journalism.
Personal Interests
I have a keen interest in endurance car rallies and was the
main organiser for the first ever Paris to Beijing rally using cars costing
less than £100. This required the use of several skills including working with
foreign Embassy’s, negotiation, finance control and media relations. In my
spare time I enjoy aerial photography by drone, historical research and am
currently studying to be a pilot.
Additional information
In July 2024 I set out to comply with my late wife’s wishes
and sell off her collection of Marmite memorabilia to raise funds for the
British Heart Foundation. The original target to raise was just £1000 but this
was surpassed with the final figure reaching £6500. This was predominantly
reached by utilising my full range of skills which include pricing, marketing,
upselling, invoicing, packaging, despatch and credit control.
Contact via this blog, or direct email to davidwalkerfj@gmail.com
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