Bronwen Hockerday
Camelford,Cornwall
Summary
As an experienced Librarian & Admin Assistant I am hoping to challenge myself by working in a larger setting with a larger team.
Working my way up from my original post as Library & Information Assistant to running Camelford Library when I was TUPE transferred from Cornwall Council in 2018 I have been given the opportunity by the previous Town Clerk to broaden my experience in my role. This has included being entrusted to implement our late night opening community Wednesdays, have full consent from the Town Council to host activities & events that have helped increase footfall & alongside our partnership offers have seen our Borrower numbers grow especially since recovering from Covid lockdowns
I enjoy engaging with the community & working with people of all ages & abilities to ensure they get the most from the service we are offering.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Librarian & Admin Assistant
Camelford Town Council
Camelford, Cornwall
11.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the daily running of Camelford Library working all hours the Library is open with 1 Saturday off per month
- Daily tasks, monthly stock rotation, displays & offers provided by partners. Communicating with other libraries as & when necessary. Overseeing Book Groups
- Implementing all activities & events taking place in the library, responsible for weekly schedules, advertising & organising events, late night opening & community groups
- Working with the Clerk & other Town Council staff, volunteers & students
- Assisting with organising & implementing other Town Council events & being active on the Events Committee.
- Reporting Library Takings, issuing car park permits & assisting with allotment renewals & inspections
- Signposting members of the public to Cornwall Council Services, issuing recycling containment & answering public enquiries
Kitchen Manager
Chartwells & Aspens
St Teath, Cornwall
04.2010 - 10.2016
- Working alone I was responsible for the daily running of the school kitchen. Duties included stock ordering & rotation, prepping, cooking, serving, washing up of all meals.
- Submitting weekly paperwork & ensured I kept within the budget of 78p per meal.
- Compliance with Cornwall Council & Food Hygiene Standards maintaining a 5* rating. Trained in allergen & allergy awareness
- Assisting a T1 Diabetic student to calculate the data needed for their insulin pump after each meal
- Working alongside the School Staff to adapt meals for special occasions & events
Education
GCSEs - Mathmatics
Cornwall Adult Education
Camelford/Bude 09.2017 - 05.2018
GCSEs - English Language
Abbeylands
Addlestone, SurreyGCSEs - Child Development
Abbeylands
Addlestone, SurreyGCSEs - French
Abbeylands
Addlestone, SurreyGCSEs - English Literature
Abbeylands
Addlestone, SurreyGCSEs - History
Abbeylands
Addlestone, SurreyGCSEs - Mathmatics
Abbeylands
Addlestone, SurreySkills
- Engaging with the local community for activities & events
- Experience of the Library Systems in use & experience of signposting to partner services
- Able to adapt to working alone or as a part of a team
- Friendly, polite & approachable
- Experience of working within a Town Council setting
Affiliations
- Pole Fitness & Aerial Arts
- Walking
- Spending time with my family & pets
- Reading & attending book group
Other Interests
- Active member of our local Community Speedwatch
- Committee member & volunteer for Camelford Christmas Lights
- Committee member of our local Conservative Club
Timeline
GCSEs - Mathmatics
Cornwall Adult Education
09.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Librarian & Admin Assistant
Camelford Town Council
11.2016 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Chartwells & Aspens
04.2010 - 10.2016
GCSEs - English Language
Abbeylands
GCSEs - Child Development
Abbeylands
GCSEs - French
Abbeylands
GCSEs - English Literature
Abbeylands
GCSEs - History
Abbeylands
GCSEs - Mathmatics
Abbeylands
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