Alfie Cotterill
Wanaka
Summary
Friendly and outgoing person keen to begin work in Wanaka. University graduate with two years experience working as a homelessness support worker as well as extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Fast learner, hard worker and easy to work with others and part of a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Homelessness support worker
Homemore
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
2022.09 - 2025.08
- Empathy and active listening – understanding and responding sensitively to needs of vulnerable individuals.
- Crisis management – staying calm and effective in challenging situations, including safeguarding incidents or resident conflicts.
- Communication skills – conveying information clearly to clients, colleagues, and external agencies, both verbally and in writing.
- First aid trained
- Boundary setting and professionalism – managing relationships appropriately while maintaining respect and authority.
Farm irrigation worker
Kenneth Dohle
St George, Queensland, Australia
2023.11 - 2024.02
- Worked under challenging weather conditions, demonstrating resilience and dedication towards job responsibilities.
- Working under tight deadlines to complete harvest.
Waiter
Tattu
Manchester
2021.10 - 2022.06
- Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
- Liaised with kitchen staff for prompt order delivery to customers.
Bar supervisor
Manchester United Football Club
Manchester
2021.03 - 2022.04
- Trained staff for improved service quality and professionalism.
- Supervised team members to ensure excellent service delivery.
- Ensured safe environment by strictly adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
Factory worker
Pro-Pak Foods
Malton, North Yorkshire
2020.06 - 2020.08
- Worked during the COVID-19 lockdown, demonstrating resilience and a proactive attitude
Bartender
Stephen Joseph Theatre
Scarborough
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Conducted regular stock checks, keeping the cellar well-organised and fully stocked at all times.
- Wine focused bar
- Fast paced during intervals of shows
Bartender
Merchant Irish Bar
Scarborough
2018.11 - 2019.02
- Comfortable serving in fast paced environment
- Maintained a clean and organised bar
- Comfortable changing kegs and barrels
Education
A-Levels -
Scarborough Sixth Form College
Scarborough 2016.09 - 2018.05
High School Diploma -
St Augustine's School
ScarboroughBachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09/2018 - 2022.05
Skills
- Alcohol law familiarity
- Night shift availability
- Strong communication
- Alcohol service etiquette
- Risk Assessments
- Health and Safety regulations
- Working with vulnerable adults
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Record-keeping
Timeline
Farm irrigation worker
Kenneth Dohle
2023.11 - 2024.02
Homelessness support worker
Homemore
2022.09 - 2025.08
Waiter
Tattu
2021.10 - 2022.06
Bar supervisor
Manchester United Football Club
2021.03 - 2022.04
Factory worker
Pro-Pak Foods
2020.06 - 2020.08
Bartender
Merchant Irish Bar
2018.11 - 2019.02
Bartender
Stephen Joseph Theatre
2018.09 - 2020.03
A-Levels -
Scarborough Sixth Form College
2016.09 - 2018.05
High School Diploma -
St Augustine's School
Bachelor of Arts - History and International Relations
Manchester Metropolitan University
09/2018 - 2022.05