Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Work Experience - Willowburn Leisure Centre
Affiliations
MMA
Football
Timeline
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Jacob Wallace

Alnwick,Northumber

Summary

I am a young enthusiastic individual who is experienced in working in teams through sport and work, expressed strong communication and leadership skills while doing so. Strong self drive shown while training for sporting events. Initiative and quick decision making.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Event staff / entertainment

Alnwick Gardens
Alnwick, Northumberland
07.2024 - Current
  • Served customers during seasonal events for children's arts and crafts
  • Managed lost property enquiries effectively, returning items promptly where possible.
  • Assisted in cleaning and tidying up post-event, leaving venues spotless.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while always being polite and professional
  • Coordinated closely with other staff members to facilitate smooth functioning of events.
  • Assisted in setting up event space, resulting in an organised environment.
  • Worked under pressure whilst maintaining high levels of service during peak event times.
  • Offered professional, friendly service at all times to maximise customer comfort and enjoyment.

Football referee

Northumberland FA
Alnwick, Northumberland
08.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent understanding of football rules and regulations.
  • Dealt swiftly with disciplinary issues during matches to maintain order and respect among players.
  • Attended referee training courses to improve skills and knowledge of the game.
  • Exhibited strong conflict resolution skills whilst dealing with disputes on field.
  • Ensured player safety by strictly enforcing game rules and standards.
  • Worked closely with assistant referees for better coverage of the ground and improved decision making process during games.

Paper deliverer

The Post Office
Alnwick, Northumberland
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Planned route in advance to get the most efficient route
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering newspapers promptly and accurately.
  • Improved public image of the company by polite interactions with clients during deliveries.
  • Managed large volumes of newspapers, ensuring accurate sorting and distribution.
  • Always delivered early and on time.

Education

NPLQ - Lifeguard Qualification

Royal Life Saving Society
Alnwick, Northumberland
04.2025 - 04.2025

A-Levels -

Duchess Community High School
Alnwick, Northumberland
09.2024 -

GCSEs -

Duchess's community high school
Alnwick, Northumberland
09.2019 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Effective verbal communication
  • Good Problem solving
  • Customer service and support
  • Self-driven
  • Strong Teamwork and Leadership skills
  • Versatility in different roles

Work Experience - Willowburn Leisure Centre

  • Shadowed and supported lifeguards, gym instructors and front desk staff
  • Assisted with lifeguard duties, gym tasks, cleaning, and customer service at reception.
  • Observed and supported the delivery of fitness classes, enhancing understanding of group instruction and client engagement.
  • Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with staff across multiple departments.
  • Strengthened work ethic by maintaining a proactive and busy schedule throughout the placement.

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Music
  • Reading
  • Running
  • Socialising
  • Nutrition

MMA

I have been training for 3 years. I never miss a training session (unless for a valid reason) and train at the gym or at home a lot in my spare time to maximise my pefromance and development in the sport. I have had 1 exhibition match and 1 tournament both in kickboxing. I won 2 bronze medals in the kickboxing tournament.

Football

I have played football since I was around 5-6. I have always played for a team and made sure I would be at training or matches no matter what and shown exceptional amounts of effort to improve and show coaches and managers that I am the highest quality of player. I currently play for percy rovers and can play multiple positions showing versatility.

Timeline

NPLQ - Lifeguard Qualification

Royal Life Saving Society
04.2025 - 04.2025

A-Levels -

Duchess Community High School
09.2024 -

Event staff / entertainment

Alnwick Gardens
07.2024 - Current

Football referee

Northumberland FA
08.2023 - Current

Paper deliverer

The Post Office
08.2022 - 04.2024

GCSEs -

Duchess's community high school
09.2019 - 06.2024
Jacob Wallace