Richard Fletcher.

Objective: I am seeking employment with a company who is a true investor in people. I wish to be in a position, where I can make a difference, to improve the performance of others, as well as the company.

Qualifications

I have achieved the following qualifications:

 “C.S.E’s”: German III, English Lit. II, Geography II, & English Language II.

“O” Levels: Maths B, Physics C, Technical drawing C, Chemistry B, Engineering Workshop Theory & Practice B, & English Language B.

“B.T.E.C.”: O.N.D. Engineering, with an electrical bias.

“A.S.A.”: Preliminary swimming teachers award. & Full swimming teachers award.

As well as these qualifications from school, & college, I have also achieved qualifications from courses on the following:

Temperature controller calibration, St. Johns First Aid at work, Access training services Tower Building, Abrasive wheels, Mechanical handling, A.B.B. S5.3 robot servicing, Vacuum Technology with Galileo & Leybold machines, Mitsubishi P.L.C’s, Siemens S5 P.L.C’s, & Siemens S7 P.L.C’s.

In addition to these, I completed the first stage in a “T.E.F.L.” intensive teacher-training course in 2002.

Personal

Born 20/09/1966, married 2001.

Education

1979-1983:  5 “O” levels, & 3 C.S.E’s, achieved at Richmond High School for Boys, in Halesowen.

1983-1986: 1 “O” level, A.S.A. Teachers awards, Bronze medallion (life saving), & a B.T.E.C. Ordinary National Diploma in engineering, with an electrical bias, achieved at North Worcestershire College, in Bromsgrove.

Experience

1990-1991: Maintenance Electrician @ Rockwell International

Employed to maintain, install, improve & repair production machinery.

1991-1997: Maintenance Electrician @ Rubberplas B.S.P.Ltd.

Employed to maintain, improve, install & repair all sorts of machinery involved with plastic & rubber processing. I also implemented an on site calibration service, so reducing the company’s annual calibration costs significantly.

1997-1999: Maintenance Technician @ Doncaster Deritend Precision Castings.

Employed to maintain, install, repair, & improve all machines within an investment casting company. I was first introduced to a computer based maintenance & control system here.

1999-2001: Maintenance Technician@ Maclellan based @ Koito.

Employed to maintain, install, repair & improve all sorts of plastics processing equipment, assembly machines, robots, Vacuum metalising machines, & spray paint equipment. I was also involved with a computer based maintenance package here. I also attended several courses to learn more about the specialised machinery used on this site.

            2001-2002: Engineering Supervisor @ Alpla Plastics.

Employed to supervise the everyday running of the maintenance department, as well as being involved with the everyday installation & repair of plant. I spent some time here learning new skills on computers, including office skills, & some more industrial control applications.

2003-Now: English News Editor @ the National News Bureau’s Public Relations Department.

Employed to proof read, check & edit  English news stories for the Public Relations Department of the Thai Governments National News Bureau, ready for broadcast on Radio Thailand. In addition, I have also been preparing the scripts for Radio Thailand, & editing some English subtitles and scripts for TV channel 11.

Activities

            Since starting my first job, in 1986, I have managed to use my qualifications effectively, as well as learning many more new skills. I am now confident & experienced with electrics, P.L.C’s, hydraulics, pneumatics, & vacuum technology. I have also participated in several work-based courses, to obtain further qualifications. I have also had some experience of tool making, from designing a few tools & machines, to producing, assembling, & commissioning them. Throughout my higher education, & my working life in the UK, I also worked on a part time basis for Topaz Brushes, which was a family business. During the 20 years I worked for them, I managed to help them become the number one company in their field in the UK, before they eventually decided to sell up & retire a few years ago. Included in my experience with them was management skills, dealing with customers & suppliers, designing & producing new machinery to improve their company efficiency, & many other tasks.

Since first arriving in Bangkok, I have also gained some experience in teaching English to a wide range of Thais, both on an individual basis, & classes of up to 60 students. I have taught young children from the age of 4 years old, right the way up to Senior High Court Judges at the main Tax Court in Bangkok.

             Outside of work, I enjoy Snooker, Darts, Calligraphy, & Swimming. A few years ago, I purchased my first P.C., & after spending a lot of my spare time learning & experimenting, I now find that I really enjoy computers, as well as being very confident with them. I also enjoy listening to a wide variety of music, as I find that it helps to unwind. I plan to start to learn a new language in the near future, to improve my mind further still.