ALEX ELSDON

Flat 1, Gylly Beach Cafe, Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PA

Mobile:++44 (0)7745 82 62 79 E-mail: alex.dog.elsdon@hotmail.co.uk

Date of Birth: 9 July 1983Marital status: SingleNationality: BritishHealth: Fit, healthy and non-smokerFull UK driving licence and personal vehicle

CURRENT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

I feel strongly and passionately about following a career in the marine industry where I can combine all my skills with my outgoing nature. I am currently studying a Level 3 Marine Engineering course and I would like to continue to learn more and become a more experienced and knowledgeable engineer. I am happy to travel to any location. Whilst I am studying I have a bar job in Falmouth, Cornwall.

I am an extremely motivated, hard working and reliable individual. I am flexible, adaptable and comfortable in new situations and enjoy a challenge. I am able to communicate well with all age groups. I am able to work well on my own or as part of a team. I take pride in my appearance, punctuality and attitude. I would consider myself to be enthusiastic and sociable.

QUALIFICATIONS

City & Guilds Level 3 Marine Engineering (Falmouth Marine School - September 2015 to present day)

FdA Furniture: Design & Make (Cornwall College - September 2008 to July 2010)

NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation and Cookery (Cornwall College - September 2007 to July 2008)

RYA Diesel course (March 2016)

Snowboard Instructors Licence (ASBI) (May 2005)

GCSE – English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science x 2, Design & Technology, Physical Education and an RSA pass in Computer Literacy and Information Technology.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CNC TechnicianOctober 2013 to April 2015Fibrefusion, Falmouth –Operating a CNC water jet, assisting with CNC router, using advance composites and hydraulic presses, operating general workshop machinery and organising workshop stores. Dealing with suppliers, deliveries and customers.

Assistant EngineerNovember 2012 to July 2013RNS Defender, 125 ft, 1978 Ex-Oman Navy vessel, Cornwall –Assisting in carry out work whilst in dry dock, installing new prop shafts and props, antifouling and painting topsides. Taking part in sea trials, refitting internal living quarters, installing new deck plates in the engine room and machinery through out and help making her generally sea worthy. Being part of the watch system as assistant engineer and having to perform other crew duties whilst sailing the ship from Falmouth to Senegal as part of a skeleton crew. Also having to liaise with overseas suppliers and obtain parts necessary for repairs to the ship.

Self-EmployedJuly 2010 to November 2012Sub contract work for commercial clients and private maintenance work, Falmouth –Sub contractor to Fibrefuison – role as stated above and to South West Glass and Glazing, a commercial glazing company. Also provided general maintenance services to my own private and commercial clients.

Hospitality and retail industriesAugust 2002 to present dayCornwall and French Alps –Bar supervisor, commie chef, hotel maintenance and resort representative serving customers, dealing with suppliers, money handling, cashing up, stocking up, property key holder and selling and demonstrating small electrical goods.

Self-Employed July 2000 to August 2002Workshops at home and a boatyard in Teddington, Middlesex –Technician working on small boat repairs, boatbuilding construction, producing and testing various prototypes for production ventures involving the application of techniques using advance composites.Dealing with customers in person and on the telephone.

Hobbies and InterestsPersonal interests include outdoor pursuits such as sailing and fishing which reflect my passion for the sea and the marine sector. In 2014/15 I spent time building my own 16ft carbon composite boat that I use regularly during the summer months to facilitate my other hobbies and maintain and service personally during the winter period. Assisting Falmouth Marine School with the installation of ‘A Ship in A Box’ project that will enable the college to provide MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC) certified training. I also enjoy travelling, seeing and experiencing different cultures.

References available upon request.