Adelle Grimley
Fareham
Summary
Creative individual currently working with preschool children on zero hour contracts whilst training to be a hypnotherapist. Dedicated team player with proactive hands -on approach to work. Proven ability in collaboration and communication skills with a caring manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Evolve into Recruitment
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Placements in nursery settings for short term cover working with babies, toddlers and preschool children
GSL Education
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Placements in schools.
Humly Ltd
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Placements in nurseries and schools as a teaching assistants with ages 0-12 years old including SEN.Exam Invigilator in secondary schools.
Textile Designer
WeaveAddict
Fareham, Hampshire
04.2018 - 11.2025
- Performed detailed fashion research to maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge of trends.
- Produced finished artwork and colour ways according to briefing documents, ensuring complete accuracy.
- Consulted with clients to determine design briefs and product specifications, maximising customer satisfaction.
- Designed and produced original patterns for a variety of products including scarves, mixed media pictures and applique t-shirts.
- Delivered comprehensive, precise records and documentation for continued adherence with statutory policies.
- Operated trial runs as needed, tweaking processes to faultless quality standards.
- Worked with meticulous attention to accuracy and precision, ensuring quality results to detailed client briefs.
- Remained calm under pressure to effectively produce goods & services
- Offer person to person tutoring on a 121 or 1 to small group using a Saori loom
Paperchase
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeting customers, displaying of stationary items, sales of seasonal products.
Customer Service Assistant
Hampshire County Council -libraries
Hedge End, Hampshire
05.2011 - 12.2016
- Consulted with clients to determine product needs and make recommendations on purchases.
- Helped customers select products according to individual requirements and preferences.
- Ensured customer experiences stayed positive by providing an enjoyable customer experience
- Worked as a team member, performing cashier duties, product assistance.
- Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer representatives when needed.
- Visually Impaired reading club, ordered resources for this up to two years in advance resolved problems.
- Developed empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding sales goals.
- Participated in internal activities committees and coordinated monthly team building activities.
- Assisted with Knit and Natter club as I am an experienced knitter.
Education
Master of Science - Economics, Library and Information Studies
University College of Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth 01.1997 - 1 1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education and community studies
University College of Ripon and York St. John
Ripon 01.1994 - 1 1994
A-Levels - history, English literature, General Studies, French
South Hunsley School
Hull 01.1990 - 1 1990
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, French, German, History, Home Economics, Mathematics
South Hunsley School
Hull 01.1988 - 1 1988
Skills
- Client consultation
- Quality assurance
- Customer engagement
- Visual merchandising
- Early years education
- Classroom management techniques
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I am a mother of two with one child at University and the other at secondary school., I run an Ebay and Vinted hobby business selling clothes, I am just about to qualify as a hypnotherapist., I love to sing and belong to Rock Choir., I love being in or on the water and swim regularly
Voluntary commitments
- Oxfam Bookshop and music, 2018-01, 2023-01, Research prices of incoming donations. Sort donations for sale on shop floor or for selling online, recycling companies. Cash and card sales
- Ranvilles Infant School, Volunteer class helper, 2018-01, 2020-01, Specific reading support for year 2 sats, reading in Year R classroom.
Custom
Clean Driving Licence since 1997 and car owner.
Timeline
Evolve into Recruitment
01.2025 - 11.2025
GSL Education
01.2025 - 11.2025
Humly Ltd
06.2023 - 11.2025
Paperchase
11.2022 - 01.2023
Textile Designer
WeaveAddict
04.2018 - 11.2025
Customer Service Assistant
Hampshire County Council -libraries
05.2011 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Economics, Library and Information Studies
University College of Aberystwyth
01.1997 - 1 1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education and community studies
University College of Ripon and York St. John
01.1994 - 1 1994
A-Levels - history, English literature, General Studies, French
South Hunsley School
01.1990 - 1 1990
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, French, German, History, Home Economics, Mathematics
South Hunsley School
01.1988 - 1 1988