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Deane Sales
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
I went to Putteridge High School in Luton where I learnt my passion for engineering, then onto 6th Form and then onto Nottingham Trent University
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Qualifications:
11 GCSE’s – Maths (B), English (B), PE (A), RE (D), History (D), Science (AA), Technologies (A), IT (A) Geography (D) French (F) – As you can see I didnt enjoy Languages. Then Science A Level & Technologies A Level & finally I gained a Batchelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering at University with Honors
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Work History:
My 1st ever job was working eveinings at the local coop, this gave me the lessons for working, I have worked for Vauxhall Motors, Blue Arrow, BT and various other jobs (including packing in factories, driving, delivering) whilst at university, i then left university and worked in the recruitment industry for Blue Arrow and finally working for myself as a construction consultant. I then joined Chubb and worked for them for 10 years before joining Sensetech Systems, I went back to Chubb and finally owing my own business
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Current Job:
Director of DSign Services Ltd
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About Me
A Londoner in Liverpool
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I am originally from London but currently live in the Wirral with my wife and our dog bailey
I have worked in the Life Safety Industry for over 15 years.
I am a Chelsea fan, an avid drummer and have a very wide range taste in music ranging from the foo fighters, Toto, the Weeknd to eurythmics, Dua Lipa and Stevie Wonder.
I love cars and originally trained as a Powertrain engineer in the automotive industry and have a hobby of creating “fast & furious” type cars
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My Work
I design and engineer Life Saftey Systems to protect buildings and people from Fire
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My main role amongst many is to design fire alarm systems and other Life Safety Systems to be installed within all manner of buildings, ranging from a small office block to large universities.
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My Typical Day: Every day is different, one day i could be spending time on a design so i get to use my skills and knowledge, the next day i could be walking around a big site carrying out a detailed survey. There is no typical day and every day is different and new
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Chilled Passionate Daft
What's the best thing you've done in your career?
Knowing that systems i have designed have played a part in saving lives
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
No one really, I wanted to work on cars but that didn't work out and I was lucky to fall into this industry and have not looked back
What was your favourite subject at school?
Science
What did you want to be after you left school?
I wanted to be a Helicopter Pilot
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I would proberbly be a Car Modifier or Engineer
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Toto
What's your favourite food?
Pie & Mash
What is the most fun thing you've done?
I used to work for a company when I was at University who would test brand new cars, I worked on Aston Martins and had the fun job of driving them on a test track all day
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Good Health, Be Kind & Never Regret
Tell us a joke.
Man walks into a Bar.......Ouch :)
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