Peter elgie

Work History

Mayfield Auctions

01.2025 - 11.2025

Conducted live auctions, engaging bidders and ensuring smooth transactions.
Assisted in preparing auction items, verifying condition and authenticity.
Managed bidder registration and maintained accurate records of participation through the back office system on Easyliveauction.com.
Collaborated with team to develop auction catalogues, enhancing item presentation.
Supported marketing efforts through social media promotion of upcoming auctions.
Wrote auction catalogs, photographed items and advertised copy for local or trade newspapers and periodicals.
Ensured accurate appraisals by conducting thorough research and evaluations of items to be auctioned.
Delivered high-quality auction experiences by maintaining a professional demeanor while addressing questions or concerns from bidders or sellers.
Developed marketing campaigns to attract maximum number of bidders through cold calls, direct marketing online advertisement and social networking.

Mayfield Antiques

11.2023 - 01.2025

Researched and sourced high-quality antiques, enhancing inventory selection.
Assisted customers with inquiries, providing knowledgeable support on products.
Managed sales transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate processing of payments.
Organized and maintained showroom displays to highlight unique items effectively.
Sols at antique fairs throughout the country.
Conducted appraisals of antique pieces, ensuring fair market value assessments.
Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws governing the sale of antiques.
Participated in industry trade shows and exhibitions as a means to showcase products while expanding professional network connections.
Ensured proper storage conditions for fragile or delicate items to prevent damage or depreciation of value over time.

Asda

03.2022 - 10.2023

Door Deals

09.2018 - 08.2022

Communicated with customers to provide updates on delivery status.
Collaborated with team members to streamline delivery processes.
Trained new drivers on company policies and best practices for deliveries.
Implemented improvements in route planning, enhancing overall delivery performance.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Sheffield Forgemasters

02.2008 - 03.2018

Operated heavy machinery to shape and fabricate steel components.
Executed quality control inspections to ensure adherence to specifications.
Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency.
Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.