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Full CV / Resume

Reliable and enthusiastic with a willingness to constantly learn and improve. Successful at multi-tasking and working under pressure, keeping a calm organised work environment and maintaining a friendly attitude.

I pride myself in being creative, adaptable, and open minded. I am constantly growing and enjoy learning new skills, leading me to work in some very different vocations, from hair and beauty to sales and even travelling. I consider myself motivated and a fast learner with good attention to detail and enjoy working with and helping people.

Seeking full or part time employment within a vibrant established workplace.

SKILLS 

Hospitality, Reception, Sales experience, Media studies, Customer care, Cash handling, Computer skills, Stock control         First aid, Creative mind, Clean and tidy, Hairdressing, Beauty therapy

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Team leader Yha Swanage  Moved from a team member to team leader position, leading housekeeping department and managing linen, stock control, orders daily tasks and activities, reception and kitchen duties also performed with full up to date training on H&S, , Food Safety, Data protection. I do plan to return next summer season.

Housekeeper at The Limes Ho  September 2015 – December 2017  Cleaning and maintaining rooms and communal areas to a high standard, monitoring stock levels of products and supplies, assisting and advising guests within the B&B.

Personal Assistant December 2014 - December 2015  Enabling and assisting a young girl with cerebral palsy to live a fuller life, helping with health and hygiene, dressing, hair and make up, days out, swimming and fitness, being a friend and working with the family.

Sales Advisor at Landmark shoes February 2014 - December 2014   Worked alone many times supervising the shop floor, visual merchandising, building good customer relationships, selling based on customers needs, ordering stock, cashing up and banking.

HelpX Volunteering abroad October 2013 - January 2014  A cultural exchange program enabling hands on involvement in other countries, living and working with families adapting to new lifestyles and gaining new skills. Au pair with a family in France, restoring an old cottage and general help in Italy, farming in Switzerland.

Cleaner/housekeeper at Herston campsite seasonal May 2012 - Oct 2013  Working with a team to prepare and clean log cabins, caravans and communal areas within the grounds. Washing and ironing linen, and organising supplies.

Self Employed Hairdresser May 2012 - October 2013  Working from home or visiting clients at their homes, performing hair treatments, keeping bookings, advertising and promoting, managing stock and supplies.

Hairdresser and Beautician at salons September 2009 - May 2012  Managing daily bookings and running my own column, performing hair and beauty treatments on clients from cutting and colouring to nails, massage and spray tans, teambuilding and assisting other stylists, sharing creative ideas and taking part in training.

EDUCATION

ANIMALCARE Kennel and Cattery management diploma online 2014

RANDROCKET Advanced cutting course at Sallys hair Supplies 2010

WELLA and GOLDWELL advance colouring and correction certificates 2009

NVQ level 2 hairdressing, Maths, key skills at Bournemouth and Poole College 2008

AQA level 3 Numeracy mathematics, at Southampton City College 2001                

NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy, at Southampton City College 2001                          

GCSE A Art, B English, C Media studies, French at Regents Park School 1999