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Dominic Cornwall

London,Greater London

Summary

Highly organised and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates a practical approach to challenges, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining composure under pressure. Holds an ECDL certificate in IT user skills, Level 2, and possesses excellent literacy and numeracy abilities. A self-motivated team player who thrives both independently and collaboratively, driven by a commitment to see tasks through to completion. Eager to leverage these competencies in a dynamic environment that values initiative and continuous learning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Part time plant assistant specialist

Squires Garden Centre
03.2025 - 08.2025

Delivered exceptional customer service by advising clients on plant selection.


Designed and arranged innovative plant exhibits to enhance shop floor appeal.


Monitored inventory levels, implementing price reductions on aged stock for efficient sales.

Receptionist and Administrator

Engage Education
London, Greater London
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Eastwood nursery School
  • Eastwood nursery School

Carer

Self employed
London, Greater London
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Father experiences peripheral neuropathy.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.

Receptionist and Administrator

Cloudstone agency
London, Greater London
10.2023 - 12.2023

Receptionist and Administrator at Maria Fidelis Catholic School.

  • Maintained an organised reception area for a professional school environment.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the school office.

Receptionist and administrator

Reed Employment Ltd
London, Greater London
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: South Thames College
  • Overseeing reception duties, including the monitoring of all people entering the main building.
  • Responding to emails addressing queries concerning courses and enrolment at the college.


Receptionist and administrator

Angela Mortimer Ltd
London, Greater London
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Company Overview: The Diocese Of London
  • In charge of all reception duties, including scheduling appointments and setting up the arrangements for official lunches and dinners for the Bishop of London.
  • Dealing with transactions and enquiries over the phone.
  • Efficiently took on key administrative duties such as ordering essential stationary for the Diocese, important photocopying and preparing confirmation and baptism documents for the bishop.
  • Overseeing the functioning and maintenance of all company utilities.
  • Welcoming and registering all guests to the Diocese in accordance with Covid protocol and answering all queries.
  • The Diocese Of London

Teaching Assistant

ONE VISION EDUCATION
Bristol, Bristol
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Bristol, UK
  • Ably supporting teachers in the education and pastoral care of upper primary level school children by preparing interesting and engaging activities as well as supervising outdoor play.
  • Assisting pupils with special needs by deploying a variety of instructional strategies to increase pupil learning and confidence.
  • Encouraging pupil engagement, boosting confidence and enhancing the educational, learning and personal development of the children.
  • Identifying and responding appropriately to individual needs of pupils and mentoring/monitoring their welfare within a pastoral context.
  • Continually liaising with parents, pupils and staff effectively.
  • Bristol, UK

General Administrative Assistant

BROOK STREET AGENCY
Bristol, Bristol
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: Bristol, UK
  • Capably organised administrative duties into manageable tasks for Regus Ltd.
  • Keenly undertook vital administrative duties such as processing bills, dealing with transactions and enquiries over the phone in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Cultivated productive working relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
  • Demonstrated advanced organisational skills when meticulously and accurately entering data.
  • Kept channels of communication open and transparent to maintain excellent working relations.
  • Bristol, UK

Administrative Associate

BRISTOL ROYAL INFIRMARY
Bristol, Bristol
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Bristol, UK: Administrative Associate, Vascular Science Department
  • Provided a first-rate service by taking on all administrative and clerical tasks employing excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Tasks included manning the reception area to assist the scientific team.
  • Set up, triaged and prepared patient information and bookings on the computer system ready for appointments.
  • Welcomed patients to the department, taking down all their important details.
  • Bristol, UK: Administrative Associate, Vascular Science Department

Volunteer Administrator

MULBERRY CENTRE
Isleworth, Greater London
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: (Cancer charity), London, UK
  • Primarily focused on delivering administrative duties to a high standard while paying close attention to detail for a cancer charity.
  • Carried out duties such as photocopying, filing and downloading data onto the patient database and spreadsheets.
  • Conducted research into fundraising opportunities and updated volunteer websites.
  • (Cancer charity), London, UK

English, Biology & Geography Teaching Assistant

LICEO GALVANI
Bologna, Bologna, Italy
09.2008 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Bologna, Italy
  • Similar to Teaching Assistant responsibilities above while being in charge of English Literature and English Language classes.
  • Coached students for GCSE language and First Certificate exams.
  • In addition, supported students in Biology and Geography GCSEs taken in English.
  • Set up and supervised all GCSE exam invigilation sessions.
  • Supported students in Biology and Geography GCSEs taken in English.
  • Headed up and managed Geography field trips to England and assisted students with their field studies.


English Teacher

KINDER COLLEGE
Bologna, Bologna, Italy
09.2005 - 07.2008
  • Company Overview: Bologna, Italy
  • Science, Geography, English, basketball and soccer teacher all in English.
  • Coached students for the Trinity English Exam.
  • Team leader at three international Summer camps.
  • Extensive gardening work during the school holidays in Fulham, Putney and Umbria.
  • Bologna, Italy

English Teacher

INLINGUA
Bologna, Bologna. Italy
01.2005 - 08.2005
  • Company Overview: Bologna, Italy
  • English and Business English teacher to adults, students and children.
  • Exam invigilator.
  • Bologna, Italy

Administrator

TALBOT SCOTT LTD
London, Greater London
09.2003 - 09.2004
  • Company Overview: London, UK
  • In charge of all company clerical procedures, including invoicing filing, faxing, photocopying and scanning.
  • Responsible for updating the company database.
  • Showing clients around prospective properties.
  • Front of house position, welcoming and clarifying details of the firm to prospective clients.
  • London, UK

Education

Diploma in Education and Training - English Language GCSE

City of Bristol College
Bristol
09.2017 - 07.2018

Master's in Health Education & Health Promotion - Health Science

Institute of Education, University of London
London
09.1997 - 07.1998

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - English as a foreign language.

Saxoncourt College
London
10.2005 - 11.2005

BA Aegrotat (Hons) - Anthropology

University of Durham
Durham
09.1992 - 06.1996

Three A Levels - Classical History, Biology, English

Shiplake College
Berkshire
09.1989 - 07.1991

Eight GCSEs - Maths (C) English language (B)

Shiplake College
09.1986 - 07.1989

Skills

  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Willing to learn
  • Adaptability
  • Self-motivated
  • Calm under pressure
  • ECDL certificate in IT user skills, Level 2
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Effective team player
  • Independent worker
  • Initiative
  • Good at working to deadlines
  • Practical approach to problem solving
  • Drive to see tasks through to completion

Custom

  • ECDL certificate in IT User Skills, Level 2
  • Full Driving License with no points
  • RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development (Course currently underway, I have finished one exam of two)

Languages

Italian
Upper intermediate

Certification

Full Driving license with no points.

Timeline

Part time plant assistant specialist

Squires Garden Centre
03.2025 - 08.2025

Receptionist and Administrator

Engage Education
11.2024 - 01.2025

Carer

Self employed
12.2023 - 10.2024

Receptionist and Administrator

Cloudstone agency
10.2023 - 12.2023

Receptionist and administrator

Reed Employment Ltd
12.2022 - 04.2023

Receptionist and administrator

Angela Mortimer Ltd
08.2021 - 11.2021

Teaching Assistant

ONE VISION EDUCATION
02.2020 - 08.2020

General Administrative Assistant

BROOK STREET AGENCY
10.2019 - 02.2020

Administrative Associate

BRISTOL ROYAL INFIRMARY
07.2019 - 10.2019

Volunteer Administrator

MULBERRY CENTRE
11.2018 - 05.2019

Diploma in Education and Training - English Language GCSE

City of Bristol College
09.2017 - 07.2018

English, Biology & Geography Teaching Assistant

LICEO GALVANI
09.2008 - 06.2016

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - English as a foreign language.

Saxoncourt College
10.2005 - 11.2005

English Teacher

KINDER COLLEGE
09.2005 - 07.2008

English Teacher

INLINGUA
01.2005 - 08.2005

Administrator

TALBOT SCOTT LTD
09.2003 - 09.2004

Master's in Health Education & Health Promotion - Health Science

Institute of Education, University of London
09.1997 - 07.1998

BA Aegrotat (Hons) - Anthropology

University of Durham
09.1992 - 06.1996

Three A Levels - Classical History, Biology, English

Shiplake College
09.1989 - 07.1991

Eight GCSEs - Maths (C) English language (B)

Shiplake College
09.1986 - 07.1989
Dominic Cornwall