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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Iwan Thomas

Bridgend,County Borough of Bridgend

Summary

I can offer a strong foundation in customer service and teamwork, while also being knowledgeable about maintaining a clean and organised store environment. I have been a Teaching assistant for a year and a half, so my communication, time management, and adaptability skills are ready for use and can be further developed in this role. I am a very dependable and driven individual seeking a role as a Store Worker. I possess strong organisational skills and am keen to work collaboratively, to contribute to a positive customer experience, and maintain smooth store operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teaching assistant

Kip McGrath
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
09.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Supported many students over the past year to identify problems impeding education.
  • Delivered tailored assistance to customers with disabilities.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.

Work experience

Nuffield Health
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
  • Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
  • Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
  • Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
  • Sought feedback actively and used it to improve performance.
  • Answered phone calls and emails for management team during busy periods.
  • Addressed incoming requests for information, inquiries, and complaints.
  • Monitored stock to maintain consistent supply for inventory.

Life Guard

PEN-Y-BONT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
Bridgend, BGE
08.2018 - 08.2023

I was a qualified level 2 Lifesaver, with the certificate now expired from the 10th of October, however this certificate can be easily renewed, having been a member of the Pen-Y-Bont surf lifesaving club since 2018. I joined as a 'Nipper' and has experience of various life-saving techniques along with the use of various equipment including defibrillators.

  • Patrolled pools, offering ongoing guidance to swimmers for guaranteed safety and security.
  • Performed successful pool rescues, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
  • Conducted safety drills and simulations to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
  • Deescalated situations and behaviours before they got out of hand.
  • Trained regularly to maintain excellent fitness levels to meet physical job demands.
  • Monitored weather conditions and implemented safety protocols during adverse weather.
  • Remained calm under pressure to professionally handle evolving emergency scenarios.
  • Attended allocated station to support monitoring of open space.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to maintain safe customer environments.
  • Observed swimmers attentively, quickly responding to risks and concerns.

Education

GCSEs - Engineering

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Science

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - English Literature

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Maths

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Numeracy

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - English Language

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
08.2023

GCSEs - Travel and Tourism

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Skills

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - History

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
08.2023

GCSEs - Welsh

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Bridgend
09.2021 - 05.2023

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering - Engineering

Bridgend College
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
09.2024 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Patience and composure
  • Store maintenance awareness
  • Security awareness
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Customer Assistance
  • Complaint handling
  • Effective communication
  • Advanced numeracy
  • First aid training
  • Flexible
  • Customer Service
  • Product knowledge

Timeline

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering - Engineering

Bridgend College
09.2024 - 06.2025

Work experience

Nuffield Health
06.2024 - 07.2024

Teaching assistant

Kip McGrath
09.2023 - Current

GCSEs - Engineering

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Science

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - English Literature

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Maths

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Numeracy

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Travel and Tourism

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Skills

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs - Welsh

Brynteg Comprehensive School
09.2021 - 05.2023

Life Guard

PEN-Y-BONT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
08.2018 - 08.2023

GCSEs - English Language

Brynteg Comprehensive School

GCSEs - History

Brynteg Comprehensive School
Iwan Thomas