Ben Harvey-Cox
Nottingham,nottinghamshire
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with a high level of professionalism with anything they do, motivated to do well within their career. I always take on new challenges to improve my PDP. I take on challenging new role's harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Organised and dependable employee with numerous years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive and upbeat attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
level 3 nursery practitioner
bear care
Nottingham
06.2021 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
- Developed activities to stimulate children's educational engagement.
- Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
- Maintained secure, up-to-date child care records for thorough reference.
- Assessed buildings and resources for compliance with risk and safety standards.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
- Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
- Delivered holistic support for well-rounded childcare provisions.
- Devised programmes to improve children's physical, social and mental development.
- Arranged and implemented care packages to meet bespoke needs.
- Led fundraising initiatives to support ongoing services development.
- Demonstrated intercultural awareness for inclusive care provisions.
- Supervised and coached staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
- Identified daily service priorities and delegated tasks to achieve them.
- Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated ongoing enthusiasm for continued training and development.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Waiter
The Lambley kitchen
Nottingham
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
- Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
- Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
- Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
- Greeted customers, presented menus and shared information about available special items.
- Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
- Verified completed orders and served guests at tables.
- Kept tables clear of used crockery, glassware and cutlery.
- Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
- Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.
- Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
- Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
- Took accurate guest orders and relayed information to kitchen about preferences, requests, or allergens.
- Checked frequently on guest needs and retrieved items, filled beverages, or answered questions.
- Memorised complete menu and offered guests knowledgeable suggestions.
- Advised on food and drink choices based on customer preferences.
- Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
Nursery practitioner
Carrington day nursery
Nottingham
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
- Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
- Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
- Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
- Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
- Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
- Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
- Developed activities to stimulate children's educational engagement.
- Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.
- Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
- Updated online learning journals with excellent systems knowledge.
- Maintained secure, up-to-date child care records for thorough reference.
- Assessed buildings and resources for compliance with risk and safety standards.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
- Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
- Delivered holistic support for well-rounded childcare provisions.
- Devised programmes to improve children's physical, social and mental development.
- Identified daily service priorities and delegated tasks to achieve them.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
The Redhill Academy
Nottingham 09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - English
The Redhill Academy
Nottingham 09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - Science
The Redhill Academy
Nottingham 09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - Health and Social Care
The Redhill Academy
Nottingham 09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - Dance
The Redhill Academy
Nottingham 09.2014 - 06.2019
NVQ Level 2 - childcare
HIT Training
Nottingham 01.2020 - 03.2021
NVQ Level 3 - childcare
Access training
nottingham 06.2021 - 03.2023
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum knowledge
- Hygiene control
- Special needs assistance
- Child behaviour management
- Medication assistance
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Activity planning
- Lesson and activity planning
- Childhood development reporting
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
- Communication
- Record-keeping
- Parent communication
- Energetic
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Active listening
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Teamwork and contribution
- Community involvement
- Punctuality
- Allergy and dietary awareness
- Allergy controls
Accomplishments
Between the years 2022 and 2023, whist working for a voluntary service and within the community i was awarded an MBE from our late Majesty the Queen for my dedication and willingness to support young and vulnerable children.
Timeline
level 3 nursery practitioner
bear care
06.2021 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - childcare
Access training
06.2021 - 03.2023
Nursery practitioner
Carrington day nursery
03.2021 - 06.2024
NVQ Level 2 - childcare
HIT Training
01.2020 - 03.2021
Waiter
The Lambley kitchen
01.2019 - 08.2024
GCSEs - Maths
The Redhill Academy
09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - English
The Redhill Academy
09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - Science
The Redhill Academy
09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - Health and Social Care
The Redhill Academy
09.2014 - 06.2019
GCSEs - Dance
The Redhill Academy
09.2014 - 06.2019
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