Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work experience
Hobbies & interests
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Jacob Garrett

Jacob Garrett

9 Shingle Way, CLACTON ON SEA

Summary

I am an honest, enthusiastic, flexible and as happy working individually as I am working as a team. I consider myself to be a good communicator and a problem solver who is adaptable and confident whilst still being caring and considerate.

I have always been an individual who loves to challenge myself and put myself forward into new roles and responsibilities where my skills and knowledge can be put to the test. With a mix of self discipline and attention to detail, i love to go the extra mile and have a passion for the work i do.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter Control / Retained Firefighter

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
07.2022 - Current

As a firefighter control operator, I am the link between the general public and firefighting operation on the incident ground. Firefighter control operators take on a varied role from answering then dispatching to to 999 emergencies, ensuring county wide availability of appliances and officers, operating AIRWAVE radios, maintaining admin within control and providing survival guidance where necessary.

Activity Instructor

Essex Outdoors
05.2021 - 07.2022

Working at Essex outdoors would require me to prepare and run a broad number of activities and sessions for all ages and abilities, including individuals with special educational needs. From archery and climbing to bush craft and problem solving. Ensuring that all participants are enjoying themselves and are proactive in the sessions are a vital part of this role. I would also be expected to maintain a safe and well-presented environment.
The work in which I would undertake would require me to run sessions of up 12 individuals and show exceptional passion and leadership skills.

Commerce Sales Order Processor

OMGHowCheap Ltd
06.2017 - 05.2021

Oversee the successful dispatch of up to 4500 parcels per day
Effectively manage and prioritise large numbers of orders, ensuring timely order processing in line with company targets.
Report distribution issues and concerns to MD, ensuring uninterrupted quality customer care.
Assist with general day-to-day administrative duties. Meticulously check paperwork for errors and inaccuracies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of stock levels. Open new products and organise for optimal picking
efficiency.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And International Business

University of London Online (Royal Holloway)
Remote Learning

NVQ Level 3 - Aviation Operations - Distinction, Merit

Stansted Airport College
Stansted, United Kingdom
06.2020

NVQ Level 2 - Aviation Studies - Distinction

Stansted Airport College
Stansted, United Kingdom
08.2019

GCSE - Secondary Education

The Sandon School
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
06.2018

Skills

    1 Computer literate

    2 Flexible & accommodating

    3 Target driven

    4 Keen learner

    5 Time management

    6 Outstanding communication skills

    7 Fire protection & person safety

    8 application of safe working procedure

Work experience

As part of my college course, I undertook work experience with Menzies Ground Handling, where I assisted terminal staff with their day to day operations ranging from customer service to assisting passengers requiring special assistance.

Hobbies & interests

1. Climbing - Alpine, tower, Bouldering & traditioanl 

2. Photography 

3. Outdoor pursuits & adventure training

4. Sports & Fitness

5. Volunteering 

6. Chess & other board games

7. Aviation and flying 

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • Advanced RTC operator
  • DofE silver
  • BMA Climbing instructor
  • Chief scouting award
  • Full uk driving license
  • Fire marshall
  • First aid at work (as of may 2024)

Additional Information

VOLUNTEERING:


Scouting and volunteering

I was awarded the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award and have been a Young Leader for a local Beaver Pack. These experiences have helped to grow my skills from field craft to Environmental preservation and sailing to personal growth and leadership skills. I am also a keen volunteer at my local activity Centre where I have learned many desirable and transferable skills, from using strimmer’s and machinery to leading groups of adults and children in a variety of activities, such as crate stacking, archery, riffle shooting and pedal go karts.

Accomplishments

3 Peak challenge

Maldon mud run

Summit mount Tiede

Provided FRS training packages which are now used service wide

Fire service team of the year award

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Firefighter Control / Retained Firefighter

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
07.2022 - Current

Activity Instructor

Essex Outdoors
05.2021 - 07.2022

Commerce Sales Order Processor

OMGHowCheap Ltd
06.2017 - 05.2021

BBA - Business Administration And International Business

University of London Online (Royal Holloway)

NVQ Level 3 - Aviation Operations - Distinction, Merit

Stansted Airport College

NVQ Level 2 - Aviation Studies - Distinction

Stansted Airport College

GCSE - Secondary Education

The Sandon School
  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • Advanced RTC operator
  • DofE silver
  • BMA Climbing instructor
  • Chief scouting award
  • Full uk driving license
  • Fire marshall
  • First aid at work (as of may 2024)
Jacob Garrett