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Overview
Work history
Education
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Accomplishments
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Helen Knappett

Holmfirth,Kirklees

Summary

A detail-oriented professional with exceptional computer literacy and a strong focus on procedural accuracy. Demonstrates resilience under pressure, effective time optimisation, and a commitment to punctuality and reliability. Skilled in conflict resolution, team collaboration, and cross-cultural sensitivity, fostering an inclusive and productive environment. Known for discretion, diplomacy, empathy, and approachability, ensuring effective communication and understanding in diverse settings. Dedicated to utlising these competencies to drive organisational success while maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Cabin crew member

Virgin Atlantic
Crawley, West Sussex
2005.11 - Current
  • Kept up with safety regulation updates through ongoing training sessions during flights.
  • Created a welcoming passenger atmosphere through friendly, respectful interactions.
  • Handled challenging passengers professionally to support a calm journey environment.
  • Supported colleagues during busy periods or emergencies through reliable teamwork.

Cabin crew member

Emirates
Dubai, UAE
2002.05 - 2005.06
  • Delivered attentive customer care to passengers while maintaining a resilient, proactive mindset.
  • Chose professional responses for challenging passengers to protect calm travel conditions.
  • Owned a welcoming onboard experience through consistent passenger-focused interaction standards.
  • Drove compliance with safety regulations by completing annual training refreshers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport, Exercise & Nutrition

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2018.09 - 2022.06

Certificate of Higher Education - Health Sciences

Kirklees College, Huddersfield
Kirklees
2017.09 - 2018.06

GCSEs -

Penistone Grammar School
Sheffield

Skills

Professional computer literacy

Punctuality and reliability

Discretion and diplomacy

Resilience under pressure

Time optimisation

Empathy and understanding

Procedural focus

Approachability and friendliness

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Affiliations

  • Enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends, reading, gardening and attending the local gym

Accomplishments

During my final year at university my dissertation focused on training methods in operational firefighters on duty, working closely within the West Yorkshire Fire Service. It was a great achievement to have my final dissertation published within an academic journal.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Sport, Exercise & Nutrition

University of Huddersfield
2018.09 - 2022.06

Certificate of Higher Education - Health Sciences

Kirklees College, Huddersfield
2017.09 - 2018.06

Cabin crew member

Virgin Atlantic
2005.11 - Current

Cabin crew member

Emirates
2002.05 - 2005.06

GCSEs -

Penistone Grammar School
Helen Knappett