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Jacob Paton

Jacob Paton

Bedford,England

Summary

I am a 24 year old accomplished outdoors instructor and leader with expertise in team leadership, public relations, and operational management. Demonstrates a calm demeanour under pressure and excels in time management and risk assessment. I am committed to maintaining high standards of performance and quality

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4035
4035
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Cable manager / Wakeboard Instructor

Box End Park
Bedford, England
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintaining a safety conscious approach at all times
  • Adapt to each unique individual
  • Building Positive and Professional relationships (Both Staff and Guests)
  • Safely and Professionally operate cable system
  • Work effectively and safely in adverse weather conditions- Extreme wind, rain, storms, sun and heat
  • Manage and oversee teams of staff and guests
  • Administer First aid in all levels of severity (Minor and Serious)
  • Organise activities and events for groups up to 150
  • Upholding standards and expectations
  • Ensuring site security, cleanliness and safety is upheld
  • Management of staff scheduling and rostering
  • Collaboration with management to ensure daily operations and staffing levels where compliant of needs

camp leader / multi activity instructor

ecoventure
Al Jeer Marina, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced teamwork amongst participants through group exercises and team-building activities.
  • Arranged daily entertainment sessions as part of enrichment programme.
  • Assisted in setting up necessary facilities at the start of each week, ensuring readiness for incoming groups.
  • Instructing in one or more specialist areas such as, Rock Climbing, Animal encounters, basic biology and Canoeing.
  • Interact with small and large groups all with different ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds.

Education

Extended Level 2 Diploma - Outdoor Education

Shuttleworth College
Bedford

4 x GCSE -

Rushmoor School
Bedford
06.2017

Skills

  • Team Leader
  • Team building
  • Public Relations
  • Calm under pressure
  • Safety Regulation
  • Time management
  • Ability to Risk Assess
  • Operational Management
  • Product knowledge and integration
  • High Standards of Performance and Quality

Affiliations

  • surfing
  • wakeboarding
  • snowboarding
  • travel

Nationality

I am a British born New Zealander that holds both UK and NZ passports.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cable manager / Wakeboard Instructor

Box End Park
02.2024 - Current

camp leader / multi activity instructor

ecoventure
09.2019 - 03.2020

Extended Level 2 Diploma - Outdoor Education

Shuttleworth College

4 x GCSE -

Rushmoor School

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