James Cousins

• Engaged as part-time member of coaching team, providing individual lessons to adults and performance sessions for juniors and children while facilitating Mini tennis red, orange, and green sessions.
• Navigated pandemic limitations yet sustained enthusiasm for tennis, actively pursuing coaching and participation during spare time.

Returning again to CNC Operative, I worked as part of a small team of operatives, producing cutting edge plastics for use in engineering projects.

• Participated in training sessions periodically to stay updated on latest machining practices.
• Read and understood blueprints, leading to correct manufacture of components.
• Maintained clean workspace to ensure safety standards were met at all times.
• Ensured quality control for faultless production.

• Regularly cleaned and lubricated machine components; ensured longevity and reliability of equipment.
• Enhanced product quality via keen attention to detail during operation phases.
• Followed strict safety protocols at all times, resulting in a safe work environment.
• Operated advanced CNC equipment to meet production deadlines.
• Used CAD software for creation of detailed part designs, improving final product quality.
• Troubleshot mechanical issues, ensuring minimal downtime in production line.
• Adhered to all health and safety, environmental and energy impact standards to support compliance.
• Documented daily performance and submitted daily data sheets to inform supervisors.

• Returning to Engineering after a 10-year gap I worked as part of team of CNC Operators producing composite doors (and components) for a large door manufacturer.
• Maintained cleanliness in workspace, upholding health and safety procedures.
• Operated CNC machines for consistent product quality.
• Followed blueprints accurately to ensure correct product dimensions and design specifications were met.
• Ensured precision by careful calibration of tools.
• Utilised CAD software to program CNC machines for specialised tasks.

• To fulfil this role I relocated with my wife to Spain to take over from the existing head coach at Moreira Tennis School. I built up the Mini Tennis groups and Adult Social tennis mornings, organised tournaments for adults and children, and taught lessons at local primary and secondary schools. By the time we made the decision to return to the UK, the club was a thriving base for children’s and adults’ lessons for both ex-pats, locals and tourists. Whilst in Spain I played in the Alicante Men’s Tennis Team, completing in various matches within the Valencia region.

• Producing drill components for British Aerospace and Rolls Royce and whilst there, was able to expand my skill set in multiple areas – resigned to focus on my tennis career