IT Systems - formally trained in the use of Microsoft software including Word/ Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint/ProjectĪlthough I do not have any formal qualifications in building or decorating, during my previous spell in business I was tutored by my father, a fully qualified and time-served carpenter and joiner, with a wealth of experience of building and civil engineering projects in both the public and private sectors. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (General Practice Surveying) - Intermediate Level pass Prince2 Project Management- Foundation And Practitioner (2008 - the project management methodology applied by central government) My experience included structural surveys and architectural draughtsmanship.Ģ012 - Introduction to Enterprise (Outset Cornwall) - completed in January 2012Ģ012 - Business Start-Up (Outset Cornwall) - due to complete by March 2012 Tucker (Chartered Building Surveyor, Liskeard). In the early years of my career (1977 - 1986) I gained valuable technical knowledge of building and construction and property matters generally whilst working for Fleury Manico (Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, Plymouth) and Henry S. The business successfully delivered maintenance and decorating works to churches and vicarages on behalf of the Diocese of Plymouth. Previously, I ran my own building business (D & M Searle, based in Torpoint) for nearly 10 years (1986 - 1995), which provided hands-on experience of managing and delivering a variety of contracts, including extensions, loft conversions, alterations, kitchen installations, new windows, uPVC fascias, soffits and rainwater goods, garden landscaping, carpentry and joinery, and other domestic and commercial building repairs, maintenance and painting and decorating contracts. the restoration of the Princess Pavilion Theatre visitor facilities and Gyllyngdune Gardens in Falmouth.) and Cornwall Council between 19 I gained considerable experience in the development, funding and management of regeneration projects. In my local authority career with Caradon D.C., Carrick D.C. Although this is a new venture I have previous experience of delivering quality building and decorating services - see below for further details. To date () I have successfully completed a range of work including decorating (painting and paper-hanging) a large Edwardian staircase, minor repairs and decorating to a let property, constructing a loft opening complete with hinged loft ladder hatch, and laying a new concrete garden path. 2012) my business after being made redundant from Cornwall Council in 2011.