Jack Berry
Pyrford,Surrey
Summary
Hard working, resilient and dependable, with great social skills and a willingness to learn. Strong ambition to have a career in the construction industry. Very practical and organised with a focus on problem solving and delivering results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Self employed
Self-employment
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Started and ran a local car-washing business and a gardening business whilst at college. Generated regular work by handing out flyers locally and delivering a reliable, high quality service.
- Created an online business selling clothing.
Waiter bartender
Jacaranda Wedding Catering
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked in catering at local events, waiting tables and serving drinks.
- This has given me experience of customer service, working as part of a larger team and being resilient under pressure.
Work experience on a building site
Weatherly Construction Limited
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Real-world practical experience working on a building site earlier this year. Experience learning how to tile bathrooms and in bricklaying. I worked as part of a team developing 5 barns into domestic properties.
- First-hand insight into the realities of construction, from health and safety requirements to the importance of collaboration between different trades. I saw how challenges, such as delays or resource constraints, required strong leadership and clear communication to be solved.
- This experience confirmed my ambition to work in this field, highlighting the skills that I need in problem-solving and communication to make sure that projects run smoothly.
Education
Godalming 6th Form College
Godalming, Surrey 09.2024 -
King Edwards School Witley
09.2020 - 06.2024
Skills
- Determined, focused and prepared to work hard with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to explain ideas effectively
- Good understanding of people's feelings and perspectives and knowledge that hard work pays off
- Can work well both on my own and also as part of a team and am resilient under pressure — qualities that will support both my academic success and my future career
HOBBIES
Golf, Football, Fitness, Cooking
Timeline
Work experience on a building site
Weatherly Construction Limited
06.2025 - 08.2025
Waiter bartender
Jacaranda Wedding Catering
01.2025 - 12.2025
Godalming 6th Form College
09.2024 -
Self employed
Self-employment
01.2024 - 12.2025
King Edwards School Witley
09.2020 - 06.2024