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Harriet Cowperthwaite

Harriet Cowperthwaite

Staines-upon-Thames,Surrey

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard

Everyone Active
Staines, Spelthorne
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Minimised accidents by sharing health and safety awareness.
  • Cleaned and disinfected pool equipment and accessories to minimise potential health risks.
  • Set up pool equipment, supervising patrons to avoid misuse, damage and injury.
  • Advised swimmers on use of diving boards, slides and pool equipment to mitigate potential safety risks.
  • Consistently checked water temperatures, pH and chlorine levels to safeguard swimmers' health.
  • Handled challenging behaviour and misuse of pool facilities with clear, diplomatic communication.
  • Performed successful pool rescues, remaining calm and effective under pressure.

Freight Forwarder

Blaiklock
Shepperton, Surrey
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Recommended cost-effective transport solutions to customers, resulting in hauliers.
  • Eliminated demurrage by providing first-class logistics support.
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest import and export regulations to enforce compliance.
  • Adhered to destination-specific documentation requirements.
  • Oversaw daily logistics operations to enforce best practices.

Cleaner

Thorpe Park Resort
Chertsey, Surrey
06.2018 - 10.2020
  • Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to properly dispose of waste and toxic materials.
  • Communicated well with team across multiple locations.
  • Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.

Retail Worker

HMV
Staines, Middlesex
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • Managed daily administration process associated with sales, stock control and deliveries, ensuring all orders were progressed on time.
  • Maintained meticulous store appearance through cleaning, organising and tidying of CD areas.
  • Minimised stock damage by consistently practising safe and secure stock handling methods.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.

Acrobat

Spelbound
Heathrow, Hillingdon
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Kept groups entertained with engaging and interactive performances.
  • Dedicated 20 hours weekly practising skills to advanced abilities.
  • Changed setting and length of performances based on constraints and available opportunities.
  • Improvised in live situations and performances in case of unforeseen events.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Sport science

Strodes college
Egham, Surrey
09/2019 - 07/2021

Skills

  • Emergency first aid
  • Strong communicator
  • Effective problem-solver
  • Detail-orientated

Timeline

Lifeguard

Everyone Active
06.2021 - 06.2023

Freight Forwarder

Blaiklock
11.2020 - 06.2021

Retail Worker

HMV
11.2019 - 12.2019

Cleaner

Thorpe Park Resort
06.2018 - 10.2020

Acrobat

Spelbound
04.2015 - 02.2016

NVQ Level 2 - Sport science

Strodes college
09/2019 - 07/2021
Harriet Cowperthwaite