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