Ethan McGinn
Harrogate,North Yorkshire
Summary
Diligent individual with strong work ethic and background in physical labour and teamwork. Proficient in operating machinery and following safety protocols, combined with excellent communication skills. Committed to contributing to safe and successful construction projects.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Rock Climbing Instructor
Harrogate Climbing Center
Harrogate, Harrogate
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries, maximise effort and facilitate client attainment of personal fitness goals.
- Watched clients during exercises and assisted with performing exercises in the correct manner to minimise injuries.
- Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits.
- Devised new programmes and monitored the progress of clients.
- Decreased learning time by initiating new learning methods and ensuring complete student comprehension.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
- Assisted adults in professional development by creating and facilitating training on grammar and composition skills for business writing.
- Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress through test administration.
- Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
Operations Assistant
Marks and Spencers
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted with day-to-day operations of facility, including scheduling and customer service.
- Maintained excellent customer, staff, manager and stakeholder relationships by going the extra mile to attend to needs and requests.
- Good knowledge of equipment and safety aspects used on a daily basis
- Managed and maintained file system covering expenses, reports and support documentation.
- Is flexible and is happy to work all types of hours
Ski Instructor
Club Med Ski School
, Hokkaido
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Educated students on proper use of safety gear and ski equipment.
- Assisted students with selecting and fitting skis and related gear.
- Maintained updated CPR and basic first aid certifications to deliver assistance in medical emergencies.
- Reviewed weather and snow conditions prior to each lesson, monitoring for safety hazards.
- Assessed student skills and techniques and grouped students based on experience levels.
- Improved personal and instructional skills through diligent daily practice.
- Instructed individual and group lessons, accommodating students of varying ability levels.
- Provided first-class instruction to students and guests, generating consistent referrals.
Delivery driver
Morrisons
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Drove company vehicles safely and legally across national pick-ups and deliveries, maintaining brand reputation.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations, working safely and efficiently to limit disruption to other road users.
- Minimised complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, promptly advising of schedule changes.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Loaded vehicles safely and efficiently, securing items to prevent damage for high-volume deliveries.
- Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
Manager of operations
Marks and Spencer’s
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
Construction labourer
OGS Landscaping
Birmingham
- Played a key role in supporting the successful delivery of large commercial construction projects, working efficiently alongside trades, site supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Competent in operating scissor lifts, maintaining strict compliance with working-at-height and site safety procedures.
- Experienced in a range of brickwork tasks, including mortar mixing, brick loading, area preparation, and providing high-level assistance to bricklayers.
- Skilled in brick pointing, producing clean, accurate joints and delivering a professional finish to masonry work.
- Provided reliable assistance with roofing operations, including material handling to roof level, safe debris management, and supporting installation and repair work.
- Carried out groundworks, including trenching, levelling, backfilling, and supporting drainage and foundation preparation, ensuring accurate and efficient site progress.
- Proactive in maintaining site organisation, ensuring work areas remained clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Managed the movement, unloading, and distribution of materials across the site using correct manual-handling techniques.
- Recognised for strong teamwork, reliability, and adaptability, contributing to smooth workflow and timely project milestones.
Education
A-Levels - Art, Sociology, Product Design
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate08.2018
Skills
- Communication improvements
- Warehouse operations
- Maintenance planning
- High-pressure environments
- Inventory control
- Solutions development
- Cost reduction and containment
- Quality compliance procedures
- Relationship building
- Policies and procedures implementation
Timeline
Manager of operations
Marks and Spencer’s
02.2024 - Current
Delivery driver
Morrisons
07.2023 - 02.2024
Ski Instructor
Club Med Ski School
11.2022 - 03.2023
Operations Assistant
Marks and Spencers
03.2019 - 10.2022
Rock Climbing Instructor
Harrogate Climbing Center
11.2018 - 03.2019
Construction labourer
OGS Landscaping
A-Levels - Art, Sociology, Product Design
Harrogate Grammar School