Alex Oakley
Creeting St Mary,Suffolk
Summary
I am highly motivated with excellent communication skills demonstrated through roles such as assistant at Needham Market summer camps and sports leader. I have strong teamwork capabilities in both sports leadership and football team settings and within my role at McDonalds.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sports Leader
Debenham High School
Debenham
- Planned and delivered sporting activities for children aged 7-10
- Built and maintained good team work with other leaders and pupils
- Gained better co-operational skills planning and leading activities
Football summer camp assistant coach
Needham Market Football Club
Needham Market
- Assisted in delivering fun and safe sessions to groups of 20-30 children aged 4-13
- Motivated and inspired children to excel at all levels
- Followed the coaches instructions to maintain a safe environment
Volunteer
Needham Market Football Club
Needham Market
- Volunteering work for 5 aside tournaments, charity matches and club events.
Plumbing Work Experience
H2O Plumbing and Heating
Thurston, Suffolk
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Completed jobs on schedule, following guidance from mentor
- Undertook bathroom remodelling projects to enhance property value
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously to ensure job-site safety
- Used power and hand tools effectively to fulfill tasks efficiently
- Worked alongside other tradesmen affectively
- Cleaned and tidied work sites after job completion
- Cut pipe and fixtures to match required dimensions
- Provided friendly, professional service to uphold business reputation
- Dismantled and cleaned piping and fixtures to remove dirt
Crew member
McDonalds
Stowmarket, Suffolk
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Operated cash registers accurately, ensuring proper handling of transactions
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly providing solutions promptly
- Delivered consistent high-quality service contributing to the positive reputation of our establishment
- Assisted in staff training to enhance teamwork and improve service delivery
- Uphold health and safety guidelines whilst preparing food items preventing cross-contamination risks
- Participated in regular stock takes helping manage supplies efficiently
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely preparation of orders reducing wait times for customers
Barista
Needham Market Football Club
Needham Market, Suffolk
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed high volume orders during peak hours maintaining quality of service
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff ensuring seamless service delivery
- Enhanced bar efficiency by keeping work areas tidy and well-stocked
- Delivered exceptional service to customers for their enjoyment and comfort
- Performed cash handling duties accurately to maintain financial integrity
- Collaborated with team members during busy periods improving workflow efficiency
- Streamlined order taking process, reducing wait times for customers' convenience
- Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders
- Offered personalised beverage recommendations, enhancing customer rapport
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing top-quality coffee and beverages
- Cleaned and sanitised coffee and food preparation areas, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards
- Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits
Shop assistant
Elton House Newsagents
Needham Market, Suffolk
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Uphold company policies whilst dealing with returns and exchanges
- Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience
- Completed restocking swiftly post delivery arrival to ensure immediate product availability
- Greeted every customer warmly, promoting friendly atmosphere
- Built rapport with frequent shoppers to foster loyal customer base
- Collaborated effectively with team members during busy periods
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally
- Managed stock levels on shop floor for continuous product availability
- Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions
- Organised stock and checkout area proactively between serving customers to maintain orderly shop floor
Newspaper Deliverer
Elton House Newsagents
Needham Market, Suffolk
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Accurately and efficiently delivered papers
- Collected papers from the shop, sorting and loading into my paper bag to facilitate efficient deliveries
- Engaged with community members throughout delivery routes to uphold positive impressions and professional standards of Elton House
- Reported any errors found on delivery documents to supervisor
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Geography, P:E, Resistant materials, R:E
Debenham High School
Stowmarket, SFKBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport
Suffolk New College
09.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Team work
- Organisational aptitude
- Leadership development
- Active listening
Hobbies
- Playing football 2-3 times a week for Needham Market Reserves and Old Newton football club
- Playing golf
- Training for a half marathon with regular runs during the week
- Going to the gym 4-5 times a week
Timeline
Plumbing Work Experience
H2O Plumbing and Heating
12.2024 - 04.2025
Crew member
McDonalds
09.2023 - 04.2025
Barista
Needham Market Football Club
04.2023 - 07.2024
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport
Suffolk New College
09.2022 - 06.2024
Shop assistant
Elton House Newsagents
08.2022 - 09.2023
Newspaper Deliverer
Elton House Newsagents
04.2019 - 09.2023
Sports Leader
Debenham High School
Football summer camp assistant coach
Needham Market Football Club
Volunteer
Needham Market Football Club
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science, Geography, P:E, Resistant materials, R:E
Debenham High School
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