I am a high performing musician with a passion for music theory, teaching, composition, music production, and improvisation. Over the past twenty-two years, I've played electric and acoustic guitar and bass guitar, and I've been playing piano for over ten years. I enjoy inspiring others to be creative and have experience tutoring and mentoring students. I’m confident working in a studio environment and have gained valuable experience through various roles in warehouse operations and leadership. Being part of an LGBTQ+ employee resource group, I am committed to promoting inclusivity and positivity in the workplace.

Joseph Lawton

I am a high performing musician with a passion for music theory, teaching, composition, music production, and improvisation. Over the past twenty-two years, I've played electric and acoustic guitar and bass guitar, and I've been playing piano for over ten years. I enjoy inspiring others to be creative and have experience tutoring and mentoring students. I’m confident working in a studio environment and have gained valuable experience through various roles in warehouse operations and leadership. Being part of an LGBTQ+ employee resource group, I am committed to promoting inclusivity and positivity in the workplace.

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I am a high performing musician with a passion for music theory, teaching, composition, music production, and improvisation. Over the past twenty-two years, I’ve played electric and acoustic guitar and bass guitar, and I’ve been playing piano for over ten years. I enjoy inspiring others to be creative and have experience tutoring and mentoring students.

I’m confident working in a studio environment and have gained valuable experience through various roles in warehouse operations and leadership. Being part of an LGBTQ+ employee resource group, I am committed to promoting inclusivity and positivity in the workplace.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Warehouse Operative at GREGORY DISTRIBUTION LTD
April 1, 2023 - Present
Operating counter balance and Isle Master forklifts, using the warehouse scanning system to receive, locate goods, pick and dispatch. Maintaining high levels of housekeeping and hygiene in the warehouse. Completing relevant paperwork in line with warehouse processes.
Materials Handler/Forklift Operator at Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology
April 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Handled and processed highly specialized scientific materials, managed stock, and booked parts into stock. Kitted complex systems and moved critical system components using forklift and pallet stacker. Actively learned new processes to contribute to company growth. Served as voluntary representative for the LGBTQ+ employee resource group OI & PROUD, promoting awareness and inclusivity.
Goods Out Team Leader at Shiner Distribution
April 30, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Led a team of 12-16 warehouse operatives, ensuring timely and accurate shipping of orders. Prioritized urgent customer requests to maintain consistent quality results and contributed to the profitability of the business. Mentored team members and new starters, coordinated courier collections with contingency planning, and communicated critical company information. Redesigned warehouse material use and standardized procedures to solve logistical problems, maximizing output and saving costs while making the operation more eco-friendly.
Warehouse Operative/Forklift operator at Shiner Distribution
October 1, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Responsible for picking, packing, and shipping goods on time and in full, conducting stock counts and inventory checks. Booked in deliveries and relocated stock. Attained counter balance, Scissor lift, and Isle Master licenses. Managed loading and unloading of lorries as well as internal stock movements.
Guitar Teacher at Self Employed
June 30, 2011 - July 31, 2025
Provided one-on-one guitar tuition for children and adults. Created and utilized a personal syllabus based on music theory and practical application. Successfully grew a small teaching business, reaching a weekly teaching schedule for ten pupils.

Education

B.A. (Hons) at University of Wales Newport
January 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010

Qualifications

Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL)
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Education, Media & Entertainment
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