Career Summary
2011 – to date CONCRETE SURFACER, Designer Driveways
• Working as part of a successful and productive team responsible for domestic and commercial concrete works, ranging from pattern imprinted concrete, driveways, patios and footpaths to decorative concrete wall steps, worktops / countertops and internal floors
• Consistently creating a high quality finish, including bush hammered, polished and acid stained as well as English Slate, Bush Hammered, Country Cobble and York Stone
• Ensuring the provision of an exceptional customer service at all times, efficiently transferring knowledge regarding processes and answering any questions in a prompt and professional manner
2011 – To Date FOUNDER/MANAGER, Soccer Fayre
• Undertaking the effective management of this part time soccer and life coaching business, accountable for teaching children soccer, footwork and associated skills/tricks
• Coaching children of all ages, as well as adults in spare time, proactively promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Personally responsible for the organisation and facilitation of three football teams, establishing sponsorship from local retailers to supply kits and equipments enabling fathers to participate in local leagues
2006 – 2011 STUDENT & BUSINESS
• Setting up sole trade web design business whilst studying to gain qualification as certified internet webmaster
2004 – 2006 CHILD UP TAKER, Seagulls Nursery
• Developing communication, building confidence, undertaking constructive play and ensuring the well being of children at all times
2004 – 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPER & KEY WORKER, SureStart
• Undertaking a multi faceted role with a variety of duties and responsibilities, including accountability for community development, link working, family support and activity organiser/facilitator
• Playing an instrumental role as a member of the Thanet Council Board, accountable for encouraging individuals to find work and retrain
• Establishing partnerships and enhancing networking opportunities in sustaining a variety of projects throughout the area, including NHS services
• Additionally responsible for developing and implementing the Big Daddy Group; a father and toddler group, as well as processing funding applications and establishing the Group towards independency and integration of the service within the Kent area
2004 RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL WORKER
• Playing an instrumental role in the development of independence, living skills in the home and social interaction within the community for children aged between 11 and 19
2003 – 2004 RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL WORKER, Summerland’s Nursing Home
• Assisting with daily personal needs of the elderly, incorporating washing, dressing and feeding
2002 – 2003 RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL WORKER
• Working closely with an individual with Downs Syndrome, providing valuable assistance in encouraging independent living and social integration
Professional Development
FA 1st4Sport Levels 1 & 2 Child Protection & Safe Care
FA Football First Aider Certificate of Understanding Hearing & Sight Loss
Facilitator Certificate for Community Food Projects
Domestic Awareness Certificate
Community Working Skills Certificate Health & Safety Certificate (British Council)
Confidentiality Certificate Web Design & Project Management
Key I.T Skills
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Organic Programmer, Learning Taino, html, xhtml, JavaScript, PHP, Perl
