Grace Kerr
London
Summary
Motivated school leaver seeking first employment opportunity with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Led event organisation and supported guiding sessions, showcasing leadership and teamwork abilities. Completed Duke of Edinburgh Award at bronze and silver levels, developing skills through volunteering and fundraising activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Young Leader
Girlguiding UK
Wanstead, London, E11
2023.09 - Current
- Attend weekly unit meetings and help girls to do activities from the Girlguiding programme
- Engage with girlguides and help them to bring their ideas to life as activities or events
- Plan and run fun activities and games, adapting them to the needs of the whole group
- Make sure everyone feels welcome and support less confident girls to get involved
- Share my own skills, experiences, and ideas to inspire others
- Attend and help organise exciting events, from day-long trips to sleepovers or whole weekends of fun
- Be a role model for younger girls – someone they can look up to, and who can bridge the gap between the adults running the unit and the young members taking part.
Bag packing at Waitrose (fundraising)
Waitrose
South Woodford, London
2024.12 - 2024.12
- Completed bag packing in December 2024 to support fundraising efforts for girlguiding trip to Kenya in July 2025.
- Executed tasks efficiently under tight deadlines to achieve fundraising objectives.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Displayed respectful and friendly behaviour while supporting colleagues and customers in various situations.
- Maintained punctuality by arriving at work on time, prepared to begin tasks promptly.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English Languages, English Literature, Dance, Drama, History, Sociology, Combined Science
Wanstead High School
London 2021.09 - 2026.06
Skills
- Fundraising techniques
- Fundraising strategy
- Customer engagement
- Community outreach
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Leadership
- Team building
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- Rangers, travelling, playing guitar, singing, going to concerts, camping, hiking.
Accomplishments
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver award.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bag packing at Waitrose (fundraising)
Waitrose
2024.12 - 2024.12
Young Leader
Girlguiding UK
2023.09 - Current
GCSEs - Maths, English Languages, English Literature, Dance, Drama, History, Sociology, Combined Science
Wanstead High School
2021.09 - 2026.06