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Agnieszka Zdeb

Maidstone,Kent

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong desire to help people. Through own life experiences learned a great deal about young people who feel misunderstood and facing difficulties caused by their upbringing, trauma or bad decisions. Calm under pressure and resourceful. Multilingual in Polish and English, adept at public speaking, communication, and problem-solving. Skilled in running creative workshops, de-escalation techniques, and team building. Due to the volunteering at primary school and being a volunteer support worker for an elderly person acquired skills in safeguarding, health and safety compliance, literacy support, pupil supervision, and motivating reluctant learners. Career goal: to leverage skills in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing community well-being. Passionate about helping young people, understands the importance of the support and feeling valued. Sometimes it only takes a one individual to change the course for the other one.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Florist

Arrangements Boughton
Maidstone, Kent
04.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating bespoke arrangements ,creating decor for weddings, funerals, corporate events.
  • Cooperating with a variety of suppliers, event managers while creating events for customers across venues around Kent.
  • Compassionate help for the grieving customers while deciding on their funeral service.
  • Helping the directors to come up with new ways to accelerate the business.
  • Train the volunteers work experience staff, including making extra arrangements for the volunteers with autism and special educational needs.
  • Handled cash transactions, ensuring accurate financial records were kept.

Volunteer support worker

volunteering
Maidstone, Kent
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Administered medication to an elderly family friend, ensuring safety and health maintenance.
  • Maintained a clean environment to promote patient hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
  • Offered emotional support during difficult times, fostering resilience and positivity.
  • Managed housekeeping tasks to provide a safe home environment.
  • Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in social and recreational activities.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for better patient wellbeing.

Help to read volunteer

volunteer at Park Way Primary school in Maidstone
Maidstone, kent
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Teaching children who haven't met their reading target.
  • Maintained positive relations with children.
  • Adapt the approach to each individual child.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked closely with parents and carers, facilitating positive relationships.

This was a volunteering position at my daughter's primary school; many children underachieved in reading progress. The position included reading with children on a one-to-one basis, and completing their reading record.

Front of house team member

Maidstone Television Studio
Maidstone, kent
02.2008 - 03.2008

This job was short-term staff cover, an opportunity to be a part of the team for the Trisha Show.

  • Assisted guests with queries or requests for optimal guest experience.
  • Enhanced guest experience with a friendly and helpful attitude.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Cooperating with the security team to provide the audience with a safe environment.
  • Due to the nature of the show, dealing with agitated guests in a benevolent and calming manner.
  • Confidently managed customer requests by listening actively to concerns and providing positive solutions.

Education

GCSEs - English Language

Kent Adult Education Service
Maidstone, Kent
09.2020 - 06.2021

ATT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level1 - Accounting

Association of Accounting Technicians
Maidstone, Kent
09.2020 - 03.2021

Level 3 Introductory certificate in Marketing - Marketing

The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Maidstone, Kent
09.2010 - 06.2011

OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy - English

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
Maidstone, Kent
09.2010 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and counselling

Open University
Milton Keynes
02.2025 -

Skills

  • A desire to help people
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Multilingual in Polish and English
  • Can run creative workshops
  • Team building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Motivating reluctant learners
  • Adaptable
  • Pupil supervision

Languages

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • I am a passionate Gardener at my Allotment

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and counselling

Open University
02.2025 -

GCSEs - English Language

Kent Adult Education Service
09.2020 - 06.2021

ATT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level1 - Accounting

Association of Accounting Technicians
09.2020 - 03.2021

Head Florist

Arrangements Boughton
04.2019 - Current

Volunteer support worker

volunteering
03.2018 - 10.2019

Help to read volunteer

volunteer at Park Way Primary school in Maidstone
10.2012 - 12.2012

Level 3 Introductory certificate in Marketing - Marketing

The Chartered Institute of Marketing
09.2010 - 06.2011

OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy - English

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
09.2010 - 02.2011

Front of house team member

Maidstone Television Studio
02.2008 - 03.2008
Agnieszka Zdeb