George Yates
Birnam,Perthshire
Summary
Motivated leader and manager with professional background in outdoor pursuits, working with the general public and working with clients with complex care needs. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, risk assessments. I am the owner of a self catering cottage business and have extensive knowledge in running and managing short term lets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Managing Director
The Canyoning Company
2017.02 - Current
- Co-Owner and Director of and outdoor adventure business.
- Created and led successful business focused on safety and customer enjoyment.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Manage the over accounting, finance and administrative elements to my business.
- Work as a technical advisor for other start up outdoor adventure businesses.
Senior Care Support Worker
New Reflections
2016.03 - 2018.08
- Provided all aspects of care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Worked in a separate unit providing 1:1 care and support work.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
Care Support Worker
Balnacraig School
2015.03 - 2016.05
- Worked in a group setting and individually with autistic children and children with complex needs.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Maintained high levels of student support, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
Residential Care Worker
Butterstone School
2013.04 - 2015.05
- Formed trusting relationships with children, working flexibly to adapt to changing and challenging individual needs.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Provided 1:1 support, guiding young people in addressing past and present difficulties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of residential childcare policy, practice and legislation to support compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
Penrith, Cumbria 2007.09 - 2009.09
Skills
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- First Aid
- Risk Assessments
- Tailored autism support
- Leadership expertise
- Health and safety legislation adept
- Hospitality management
Timeline
Managing Director
The Canyoning Company
2017.02 - Current
Senior Care Support Worker
New Reflections
2016.03 - 2018.08
Care Support Worker
Balnacraig School
2015.03 - 2016.05
Residential Care Worker
Butterstone School
2013.04 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
2007.09 - 2009.09