Darren Thirlaway
Helston,Cornwall
Summary
Dedicated to the RNLI with 23 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting RNLI goals and challenges. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Garden maintenance
Self-employed
Lizard, Cornwall
08.2017 - Current
- Performed garden maintenance tasks including mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, contributing to enhanced curb appeal.
- Supervised garden maintenance tasks ensuring standards were met consistently.
- Performed seasonal garden maintenance tasks, resulting in year-round beauty.
- Maintained impeccable safety standards whilst overseeing routine garden maintenance tasks.
- Took care of gardening equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Maintained clean paths and patios for an organised outdoor space.
- Organised work schedule effectively-all tasks completed in timely manner.
- Completed planning, digging and weeding of flower beds and borders.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
RNLI Volunteer
Volunteer
Lizard, Cornwall
01.2003 - Current
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Increased crew efficiency with effective delegation, scheduling, and supervision of tasks.
- Fostered a sense of teamwork amongst the crew through leadership and motivational techniques.
Local fishing vessel skipper/deckhand
Self-employed
Newlyn and Helford, Cornwall
08.1989 - 08.2020
- Performed first aid procedures when necessary providing immediate medical attention on board.
- Conducted thorough inspection of all fishing gears before setting out to sea, preventing any malfunctions during operations.
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of boat engines, ensuring smooth operations at sea.
- Identified favourable fishing areas, enhancing daily catch rate.
- Utilised knowledge of tides and currents for productive fishing ventures.
- Ensured safety regulations adherence on board, minimising potential accidents.
- Led team members during fishing expeditions, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
- Maintained fishing equipment to ensure optimal performance whilst at sea.
- Stayed informed about local fishing laws ensuring full compliance during all operations.
- Handled large catches with care avoiding damage or loss of value.
- Supervised fishing crew members, training new recruits as necessary.
- Performed safe navigation watched to keep boat to planned course.
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of fishing laws and regulations for complete compliance.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Education
RYA Day Skipper
RYA Yacht master
Skills
- Crew management
- First aid training
- Vessel operation
- Sea survival techniques
- Resilience under pressure
Timeline
Garden maintenance
Self-employed
08.2017 - Current
RNLI Volunteer
Volunteer
01.2003 - Current
Local fishing vessel skipper/deckhand
Self-employed
08.1989 - 08.2020
RYA Day Skipper
RYA Yacht master