Meet the Team
Meet the Team
We recently had the pleasure of catching up with David Kung (DK), who works as a Design and estimating Project/Account Manager for Kitchens at J.T. Ellis. During our conversation, DK shared valuable insights about his role and the important role he plays at the company.
Full Q&A
Q) What is your job title?
A) Design & Estimating Project / Account Manager (Kitchens)
Q) What responsibilities does your role include?
A) Predominately supporting our contract sales teams in the student accommodation sector carrying out surveys of existing kitchens planned for refurbishment, creating layouts and quote estimates. Ordering and project management of kitchen sales with a right first time approach whilst assisting our in-house installation teams on any fitting projects. Occasionally you may also see me on the Hi Rise and housebuild parts of the business as and when required.
Q) How long have you been working for J.T. Ellis?
A) About 33,280 hours and counting!
Q) How has technology changed your role at Ellis?
A) I would say the advancement of our kitchen software ability to generate photo realistic visuals
Q) What do you most like about working for J.T. Ellis?
A) Seeing what the differences and improvements we can help design, supply and support our universities to enhance the students living accommodation experience.
Q) What was the first album you bought?
A) Oasis Definitely Maybe (mad for it!)
Q) If you weren't doing your current job what would you like to be?
A) double 0 agent for MI6
Q) Do you have a secret talent?
A) I can sleep with my eyes open
Q) What was the first film you saw at the cinema?
A) GoldenEye
Q) What's your favourite food?
A) Homemade Sushi
Q) What's your favourite type of ice cream?
A) Vanilla Brownie
Q) What's your favourite way to unwind?
A) Tinkering with things around the house
Q) Who would play you in the movie of your life?
A) Keanu Reeves or Kimi Räikkönen
Q) Which fictional character do you relate to most?
A) JD (Scrubs) always daydreaming apparently!
Q) What is a general fun fact about you?
A) used to play guitar in a band for a short spell