Connected August 2017 | Page 15

Geek speak GEek Squad Senior In-Store Operations Executive, Kevin Rainey, has come a long way since starting as a Christmas temp and is now looking ahead to a bright future with Team Knowhow. Dixons Carphone is a great place to be for ambitious people, because there are so many opportunities, and so much experience to gain – from customer service, to operations, and processes.” #ExtraordinaryPeople Team Knowhow will be great for us and our customers, because with one service range it’s clearer that we can repair and support all types of technology –  not just phones for Geek Squad, or laptops for Knowhow.” Workplace, our employee social network, has been great for teams across our business. It’s a good way to talk to each other, arrange shifts, and have a laugh!” Check I didn’t out tech know journalist Shane Richmond’s much verdict on about phones the Nokia 3310 relaunch when I started on page 6 on the shop floor... I still had a Nokia 3310! But it’s not what you know, or who you know, that’s important – it’s your enthusiasm to learn, your work ethic, and your commitment.” Kevin’s CV 2016–present Senior Store Service Executive, Acton Support Centre 2014 Store Service Executive, Acton Support Centre 2014 Deputy of Counter Intelligence, Geek Squad, Oxford Street London 2012-2014 Level 1 Engineer, Geek Squad, Glasgow I love helping customers use technology. When I worked at Carphone Warehouse in Glasgow, a man called Don was scared of new technology, but then one day he decided to buy a smartphone, and then every month he dropped by to try something new. It was great to see his opinion of technology completely transform in just a short time. He’s still in touch today.” 2008-2012 Customer Consultant, Carphone Warehouse, West of Scotland branches Do you know a Rising Star? Let us know on our Workplace group! Just search for ‘Connected’ VITTORIO SAYs... I’ve worked with Kevin as a Geek Squad Agent. It’s nice to see him doing well and knowing there are so many career opportunities at our company. June 2017 | CONNECTED 15