Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Jake Dennis

Jake Dennis

Marlow,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Dynamic and hands-on professional with solid experience in retail and food preparation, including stock management, deliveries, and maintaining high standards in busy environments. I’m confident in teamwork and collaboration, working closely with colleagues to keep operations running smoothly and meet daily targets. Organised and efficient, I manage busy schedules and adapt quickly to challenges, whether in-store or on the shop floor. I’ve also developed strong leadership skills through childcare and camp roles, guiding activities and supporting others while keeping things safe and positive. Calm under pressure and committed to delivering excellent customer service, I ensure customers and colleagues alike have a great experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cabin Leader

Camp Takodah YMCA
Keene, Richmond, New Hampshire, USA
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Provided 24/7 care and supervision for a group of children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing
  • Led and organised daily sports activities, including football, boxing, and mountain biking
  • Planned and ran off-site mountain biking trips, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants
  • Adapted to living and working in a new cultural environment with a diverse international team
  • Completed specialist training in child safeguarding, first aid, and emotional support


Butcher assistant

The Meat Hook Of Marlow
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in daily preparation of meats, including cutting, trimming, and portioning
  • Responsible for making value-added products such as brochettes, burgers, and sausages
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and food safety in all preparation areas
  • Supported the head butcher with inventory checks and restocking
  • Provided customer service, including taking orders and offering product recommendations
  • Operated machinery such as meat slicers and mincers safely and efficiently
  • Ensured workstation cleanliness and proper storage of meats at the end of each shift
  • Sold a record number of brochette's over the summer of 2024

M&S Operations worker

Marks & Spencer
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in training new hires for quick acclimatisation to work environment.
  • Managed and organised daily deliveries, ensuring accurate stock handling and placement.
  • Replenished stock on the shop floor, maintaining visual merchandising standards.
  • Supported the back-of-house team with inventory checks and stock rotation.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly and courteously addressing concerns
  • Complied with all health and safety regulations for worker welfare.
  • Consistently achieved the fastest delivery processing times in-store, ensuring stock was unpacked and shelved efficiently.

After school assistant

Danesfield Primary school
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Organised and led sports sessions, including football, promoting physical activity and teamwork
  • Prepared and served healthy dinners, ensuring all dietary needs were met
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and engaging space for children during play and rest periods
  • Built positive relationships with children, staff, and parents/carers
  • Completed various safeguarding and child development training required for the role
  • Handled any behavioural issues calmly implementing suitable disciplinary measures when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia Studies

University of East Anglia
Norwich
09/2024 -

A-Levels -

Great Marlow Secondary School
Buckinghamshire
09/2016 - 06/2023

GCSEs -

Great Marlow Secondary School
Buckinghamshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

Skills

  • Teamwork & Collaboration – Worked closely with colleagues in retail, childcare, and camp settings to achieve goals and maintain smooth operations
  • Leadership & Supervision – Led groups of children in sports and activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive development
  • Communication – Built strong relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and customers, adapting communication styles to different situations
  • Organisation & Time Management – Managed busy schedules, stock handling, and activity planning to meet daily targets and deadlines
  • Problem Solving & Adaptability – Responded calmly to challenges in fast-paced environments, from stockroom issues to childcare situations
  • Customer Service – Assisted customers in retail and food service, providing recommendations and ensuring satisfaction
  • Practical Skills – Experience in food preparation, stock handling, sports coaching, and operating equipment safely

Affiliations

  • I enjoy hard physical activities such as weightlifting and training in mixed martial arts, aiming to stay active every day. I have a strong passion for football, both playing and following the sport. Outside of sport, I love making films with friends and creating documentaries as part of my course, which allows me to combine creativity with storytelling.

Accomplishments

At secondary school, I received the Clair Coxwell Cup for Drama after performing leading roles in plays such as Macbeth. I am also a county champion in football, with my team winning both the league and the cup, an achievement recognised in the local newspaper. Most recently, I was awarded Best Cabin Leader at Camp Takodah YMCA for my leadership and dedication to running my activities.

Certification

UK drivers license

Safeguarding children training

Food hygiene and safety training

First aid training

Child development and behavioural management

Fire safety training

Timeline

Cabin Leader

Camp Takodah YMCA
05.2025 - 08.2025

M&S Operations worker

Marks & Spencer
10.2023 - 08.2024

Butcher assistant

The Meat Hook Of Marlow
03.2023 - 09.2024

After school assistant

Danesfield Primary school
09.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism and Multimedia Studies

University of East Anglia
09/2024 -

A-Levels -

Great Marlow Secondary School
09/2016 - 06/2023

GCSEs -

Great Marlow Secondary School
09/2016 - 07/2021
Jake Dennis