Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Holly Histed

Carmarthen

Summary

A highly motivated and adaptable individual with practical life experience, demonstrating strong skills in animal care and a keen interest in horses. Known for being outgoing, determined, and possessing a strong work ethic, currently seeking a new challenge to leverage transferable skills into the equine industry, an area that's always been a passion.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

HGV driver

Histed Haulage Ltd
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
02.2019 - Current

I currently drive long-haul covering the entire UK, spending 4 nights a week out in the truck. This allows me to meet daily delivery targets and ensures customer satisfaction. I conduct daily inspections on the truck, I utilize exceptional driving skills for safe maneuvering in tight spaces. I take pride in my work as a company representative, promoting a positive image. I maintain safe transport of goods by adhering to all traffic laws. I load and unload goods using forklift trucks as well as hand ball, secure goods appropriately to eliminate damage, and always demonstrate punctuality by consistently arriving at pickups and deliveries on time.

Veterinary receptionist

Clockhouse Vets
Stroud, Gloucestershire
08.2017 - 02.2019

Answered client queries with a good knowledge of pet care. Filed documents efficiently, contributed to the efficient running of the practice by helping with general cleaning duties. Often assisted veterinarians with minor procedures. Handled emergency calls calmly and efficiently, and assisted clients with food and medication purchases.

Administrator

Hartpury College
Hartpury, Gloucestershire
03.2017 - 08.2017

Assisted senior administrators to effectively coordinate large-scale events. Sorted incoming mail promptly, answered inbound phone calls, managed office supplies, ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.

Senior hair stylist

Claire Frances Hair Design
Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
08.2015 - 03.2017

Maintained salon cleanliness to ensure a welcoming and professional environment for clients. Executed creative updo's for special events, kept up to date with the latest hair trends, provided a high quality service.

Sports Supervisor

Wycliffe College
stonehouse, Gloucestershire
11.2014 - 08.2015

Whilst gaining my coaching qualification at Hartpury College I worked in the Sports department. This role involved supervising the children, and being responsible for their health and safety whilst using the facilities.

Junior hair stylist

Browns Boutique
Stroud, Gloucestershire
10.2013 - 09.2014

I managed my own book of clients whilst completing my NVQ Level 3 part time at Gloucester College. I developed strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services, colouring, cutting, styling etc.

Apprentice hairdresser

Summerbees
Stroud, Gloucestershire
06.2011 - 09.2013

Alongside my training I welcomed clients upon arrival, handled booking appointments and taking payments, I maintained stock levels of hair products, and kept the salon and equipment safe and clean.

Education

GCSEs -

Stroud High School
Stroud, Gloucestershire
/2006 - /2011

NVQ Level 3 -

Gloucestershire College
Gloucester
/2013 - /2014

NVQ Level 3 -

Hartpury College
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
/2014 - /2015

Skills

    Dedicated individual with keen sense of responsibility, demonstrating strong skills in animal care and physical stamina I have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, I am a positive person who likes to meet new people and I am a quick and keen learner I'd be more than willing to complete the relevant qualifications for this role, and would be grateful for the opportunity to broaden my knowledge in horse care

    I would describe myself as outgoing, determined and competitive as well as hard working, punctual and polite Having owned my own horses most of my life, and still regularly riding hirelings, I am capable of handling and riding a variety of horses I can be responsible for the supervision of students having done so in my previous employment I have the skills to drive an ATV, I have a clean full driving license and am a non-smoker

Affiliations

  • Running - Half Marathons + Marathons
  • Long walks/hikes with my Miniature Schnauzer
  • Fun rides, beach rides and clean boot hunting
  • I used to play Rugby for Gloucester, but now I just enjoy spectating!
  • Truck Shows

Accomplishments

  • Completed Yorkshire Marathon and have ran multiple half marathons
  • Truck & Driver Young Driver of the year

Certification

  • Class 1 HGV
  • Class 2 HGV

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HGV driver

Histed Haulage Ltd
02.2019 - Current

Veterinary receptionist

Clockhouse Vets
08.2017 - 02.2019

Administrator

Hartpury College
03.2017 - 08.2017

Senior hair stylist

Claire Frances Hair Design
08.2015 - 03.2017

Sports Supervisor

Wycliffe College
11.2014 - 08.2015

Junior hair stylist

Browns Boutique
10.2013 - 09.2014

Apprentice hairdresser

Summerbees
06.2011 - 09.2013

GCSEs -

Stroud High School
/2006 - /2011

NVQ Level 3 -

Gloucestershire College
/2013 - /2014

NVQ Level 3 -

Hartpury College
/2014 - /2015
Holly Histed