About Me

In essence, I believe in going above and beyond the call of duty, I am confident of my worth within your prestigious organisation.
In short, I would describe myself as someone who relates to all and unless you ask, my level of exposure and maturity it would not be known. I have always good and pragmatic solutions to problems that arise and given the chance, I will provide other insights into situations that few, have the solutions for.
Also, I am certainly interesting and have good character, I was born in the United Kingdom with Portuguese and Sri-Lankan parents, having lived in Portugal and England for half my life, I am truly multi cultural, well spoken and certainly well travelled in Europe and others, I have had some backpacking experiences, I am outgoing, love adventures and challenges and most of all, I am a good listener.

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Personal information
Surname(s) / First name(s) De Mel, Da Silva/ Rico Teixeira.

Address(s) Flat E, 97 Merton Hall Road, SW19 3PX, Wimbledon, London, England.

Telephone(s) 020 8640 5099. Mobile: 07888657384.

E-mail rico.mel.silva@gmail.com

Nationality British.

Date of birth 20/07/78.

Gender Male.

Desired occupational field Quantitative and qualitative research & analysis

Employment history
Dates Since September 2007 (present part time employment)
Occupation or position held Buildings Support Officer.
Main activities and responsibilities Coordinating between council policy and community who use their services.
Provision of front line services, client support and service delivery, overseeing health and safety regulations and monitoring performance of contractors.

Name and address of employer Borough of Merton Council, Department of Environment and Regeneration.
Merton Civic Center
100 London Road, Morden Surrey SM4 5DX.
Tel:02082744901
Type of business or sector Public Sector.


Dates March 2007 to August2007
Occupation or position held Customer service.
Main activities and responsibilities Office work, management and marketing.
Name and address of employer Aerial Cars & Courier Service
35 West Barnes Lane, Raynes Park,
London SW200BL.
Type of business or sector Private Customer Service.

Dates February 2006 to March 2007.
Occupation or position held Admin, Management.
Main activities and responsibilities Management, accounting, rent control, supervision, evaluation of new clients and improving costs and benefits.

Name and address of employer Da Silva Nunes, Rui Manuel, Rua Aspirante Mota Freitas 20, Funchal, 9050-112, Madeira.
Tel:00351-291224651

Type of business or sector Family run business.


Dates July 2001 to January 2006.
Occupation or position held Part time jobs
• Customer Service Advisor.
• Sales Advisor.
• Office Assistant
Main activities and responsibilities Customer service, cashiering, stock movements, management, direct sales, research and development and improving sales and office duties.

Name and address of employer Marks & Spencer- Yeovil - 5-9 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1LE.
Mr Duarte João,Tele2 Rua Da Alegria, 23 - 2º D. 9000-040 Funchal.
Mr Sena Weeraman, ART 308 Windham rd, Camberwell, London, FE5OUN.
Tel:(+44)02077012954
Type of business or sector Retail/ Communications/ Office Duties

Dates September 1997 to August 2000
Occupation or position held Part-time jobs.
• Office Assistant/Secretarial Work.
• Freelancer/Translator).
• Hotel Receptionist/Customer Service.
Main activities and responsibilities Payments, Filing, Photocopying, Distributions, Answering Phones and E-mail.
Translations/Teaching: Portuguese/English.
Variety of Office Duties, including, Preparing and Performing Basic Bookkeeping, Word Processing and Filing.

Name and address of employer Edificio de Arriaga Andar 4, Funchal. 9050 Madeira.
Bonuit Bay Hotel, St Johns JE3 6DJ – Jersey island.
Type of business or sector Telecommunications / Law Firm / Education / Hotelier.

Volunteer work
Dates From February to October 2009
Occupation or position held Teaching life skills.
Main activities and responsibilities Volunteer work for the YMCA, to assist and co-ordinate different life skills groups, ranging from vulnerable youths to the homeless. Counseling within related issues involving drug and alcohol misuse.
Name and address of employer Mr Rodney Akko
200 Broadway Wimbledon
London SW19 1RY.
Tel No: 020 8542 9055
Type of business or sector Public Sector.

Dates January to June 2008.
Occupation or position held Project Management.
Main activities and responsibilities Project Management of different cultural events, part of the London Festival of Architecture, in June of 2008. The series of events and activities were designed to explore the site’s unique history, memory, identity and space. With historians, artists, performers and architects that engaged the public with walkabouts and installations.
Name and address of employer Director Seneca Weeraman, Mnemonic Space.
1 Cator road, Bromley SE 26
Tel:07830305975

Type of business or sector Private.

Academic studies
Dates October 2009- September 2010
Qualifications MA Social Policy and Development
Name of the institution or organization Middlesex University,
The Burroughs, Hendon,
London NW4 4BT


Dates October 2000 to June 2005
Qualifications BAH Economics.
Name of the institution or organization University of Greenwich,
Maritime Greenwich Campus Park Row, Greenwich
London SE10 9LS.


Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing
European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English Very good Very good Very good Very good Very good
Portuguese Very good Very good Very good Very good Very good
(*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages


Social skills and competences Multicultural, team member, conflicts resolution, thinking outside the box, pragmatic and good insights into stressful situations.

Organizational skills and competences Prioritize workloads, increase efficiency within the work place.

Technical skills and competences Data Analysis, stock management, workload planning, marketing techniques, cost benefit analysis and work shop design.

Computer skills and competences Advanced use of windows, word, power point, Excel, Microfit 4and SPSS.

Other skills and competences Proficient Portuguese, good customer service, management and capable to relate to all types of people.

Hobbies Outdoor sports, volunteering work, organising and managing cultural and social events.

Qualifications & Training

Though I dont have years of experience within the industry , I think it is fun so I want to try.

also I have a very good common sense am pragmatic love to push boundaries

Other Information

Relevant Skills

outgoing and love to live on the edge

Interests & Hobbies

Swimming, Karate ,socialising, traveling making freinds

Miscellaneous Information

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