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Jake Wood

Salford

Summary

An experienced and well-educated professional with a strong track record of gaining valuable work experience alongside in-depth higher education. Known for efficient time management and the ability to handle tasks under pressure while maintaining high standards. Highly motivated and adept at working independently, as well as leading and collaborating with large teams. Experienced in supporting and caring for children at Camp Laurel South and providing care for a young adult with cerebral palsy. Seeking a career in Prosthetics and Orthotics, to continue supporting and improving the lives of others.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Personal Assistant

Private client
09.2023 - Current
  • Managing coexisting conditions or complications of Cerebral palsy
  • Assisting with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating
  • Communication assistance through non-verbal cues and communication boards

Prosthetics and Orthotics Undergraduate Student

University of Salford
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Campus Leader

Camp Laurel South
06.2023 - 08.2023

● Around-the-clock care and responsibility for up to 80 children and 24 adults
● Conducting morning meetings with up to 100 individuals
● Co-leading school trips in public up to 150 individuals
● Leading evening sports programs for up to 100 individuals

Camp Counsellor | Sailing Staff

Camp Laurel South
06.2022 - 09.2022

Recruitment Consultant

Empro Group
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Identified potential candidates for client requirements through active sourcing methods.
  • Managed relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and timelines.
  • Conducted pre-interview screening calls to assess candidate suitability and interest.
  • Formulated effective job descriptions for various roles across industries.

Stonemason | Technical Draughtsperson

Canterbury Cathedral
01.2010 - 01.2021
  • Employ CAD drawings to survey elevations and outline areas of replacement and conservation
    on 6 major projects
  • Collect data and measurements to re-create architectural details by hand
  • Produce negative and positive casts of original stone details
  • Hand carve new stone decorative elements

Camp Counsellor | Tennis Staff

Camp Laurel South
06.2019 - 09.2019

Kitchen Assistant

Whitstable Yacht Club
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management to avoid food wastage.
  • Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.

Education

The Building Crafts College, Stratford, London -

01.2010 - 04.2013

Foundation Degree - Personal and Professional Development (Architecture, Conservation, and Restoration) -

University of Gloucestershire
01.2013 - 04.2015

Access to HE Diploma: Engineering Science and Mathematics -

Lewisham Southwark College

GCSEs -

Chaucer Technology School
Canterbury
01.2003 - 01.2010

Skills

  • Responsibility
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Team Management
  • Compassionate communication

Custom

  • Windows
  • Mac IOS
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Cycling
  • Swimming

Timeline

Personal Assistant

Private client
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Campus Leader

Camp Laurel South
06.2023 - 08.2023

Prosthetics and Orthotics Undergraduate Student

University of Salford
09.2022 - Current

Camp Counsellor | Sailing Staff

Camp Laurel South
06.2022 - 09.2022

Recruitment Consultant

Empro Group
08.2021 - 06.2022

Camp Counsellor | Tennis Staff

Camp Laurel South
06.2019 - 09.2019

Foundation Degree - Personal and Professional Development (Architecture, Conservation, and Restoration) -

University of Gloucestershire
01.2013 - 04.2015

Stonemason | Technical Draughtsperson

Canterbury Cathedral
01.2010 - 01.2021

The Building Crafts College, Stratford, London -

01.2010 - 04.2013

Kitchen Assistant

Whitstable Yacht Club
01.2008 - 01.2011

GCSEs -

Chaucer Technology School
01.2003 - 01.2010

Access to HE Diploma: Engineering Science and Mathematics -

Lewisham Southwark College
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