John Iley
Email: iley6@aol.com
About Me
A highly motivated and confident professional with a diverse skill set. Excellent at working independently or collaboratively to achieve objectives on time and within budget. Seeking a challenging position to leverage my skills and experience for personal and professional growth.
Skills & Expertise
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition
Website design using WordPress
AutoCAD
Hobbies and Interests
Watching movies
Photo editing/restoration
Audio & Video Editing
Reading
Website design
Producer of an online radio station, Real Life Radio
Occasionally volunteering for Heel and Toe Children’s Charity.
References available on request
Education
09/1993 - 05/1995
Gateshead College
City & Guilds: AutoCAD – An Introduction
City & Guilds: AutoCAD – Design and Management
09/1992 - 08/1995
Tyne & Wear Chamber Of Commerce
NVQ: Computers – Level 1
NVQ: Information Technology – Level 2
City & Guilds: Information Technology
09/1990 - 05/1992
Kingsmeadow Comprehensive
GCSE: Maths, English, Science, CDT, Business Studies, French, Art
Professional Experience
06/2024 to 02/2025
Administrator
Nexa Law, Gateshead
- Allocating emails/post to different file handlers
- Printing documents to be sent to clients and other solicitors
- Answering calls.
12/2023 to 06/2024
Administrator
Energy Efficiency Surveys – Ouseburn, Newcastle
- Updating customer files both on our own system using Excel and on Ecosurv.
- Liasising with local councils with customer information and confirming approval of start dates.
- General administrative tasks and answering calls.
10/2022 to 11/2023
Sales Administrator
Gas Direct – Westerhope, Newcastle
- Receiving incoming calls from customers ordering gas cylinders.
- Updating delivery information and generating invoices.
- General administrative tasksd and adding new accounts to the RBA system.
11/2020 to 08/2022
Office Manager
Demon Drillers – Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
- Completing timesheets, arranging training, vehicle MOT/Service checks.
- Creating site specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
- Entering details of Fire Stopping jobs onto the FIRAS and BORIS software systems.
11/2019 to 07/2020
Administrator
CMS UK Ltd – Felling, Gateshead
- Booking jobs into Fixzone software for engineers.
- Maintaining training records using Sharepoint.
10/2017 to 11/2019
Administrator
Bel Valves – Newcastle upon Tyne
- Working in the Operations Department.
- Generating automated daily reports using Excel.
- Processing and emailing orders using Avante software.
- Creating job packs and maintaining stock of office stationery.
01/2008 to 01/2009
Phone Op
Metro Radio – Newcastle upon Tyne
- Call handling from listeners for potentially putting on air during breakfast show
- Only worked 2/3 days a week while still working at Norland Construction Ltd
07/2006 to 10/2017
Admin/IT Coordinator
Norland Construction Ltd – Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Maintained internal network and PCs.
- Installing new hardware/software and ensuring regular updates.
- Data entry into various Excel spreadsheets and managing the company website.
- Keeping stock of office supplies.
08/2005 to 06/2006
Salesperson
Florida Print – Metrocentre, Gateshead
- Dealing with customer requests and printing designs onto various items.
- Using Adobe Photoshop for design generation photo restoration/editing
- Cash handling at the till.
04/1998 to 05/2005
Admin/IT Coordinator
O’Donnell Brothers Ltd – Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Maintained internal network and PCs.
- Installing new hardware/software and ensuring regular updates.
- Data entry into various Excel spreadsheets and managing the company website.
- Keeping stock of office supplies.
03/1998 to 04/1998
Cinema Operative
UCI Cinema – Metrocentre, Gateshead
- Taking tickets, escorting customers to seats and answering customer enquiries.
10/1997 to 12/1997
Salesperson
Impulse Entertainment – Fenwicks, Newcastle
- Working in the Computers, Music and Video department, serving customers and maintaining stock on shop floor.
09/1996 to 08/1997
Traniee Surveyor/Draughtsman
Automated Surveys – Perth, Western Australia
- 1 Year Working Holiday Visa.
- Helping surveyors on site and using AutoCAD for mapping.
11/1992 to 09/1996
Junior IT Administator/Draughtsman
Tyne Tees Forth/UDEC – Washington
- Using AutoCAD for industrial refrigeration system drawings.
- Maintaining internal PC network and installing new hardware/software.