Jason Beard

This role involved early arrival at the venue, cleaning and setting up the main hall, main communal areas and toilets and ensuring everything was orderly and prepared for the arrival of guests. In addition I assisted with the proclaimers church youth group each Friday. I was the leader in charge of organising and planning games and activities for each week as well as ensuring the children we worked with felt the environment was fun and accessible.

This role required a variety of restaurant, barista, and gift-shop work. A typical week could range from 30-40 hours. During this time I learnt to,

• Serve and clean tables efficiently and with the customer experience in mind.
• Make and serve customers high quality coffee & tea quickly
• To operate and cash up tills thoroughly and detailed orientated mind set.
• to work collaborate in a team to provide the best service possible.
• Prepare service area and kitchen equipment as directed.
• Ensured cleanliness and usability of crockery, cutlery and utensils for smooth-running, high-functioning kitchen operations.
• Addressed customer questions and concerns with knowledge of menu items, ingredients and allergens.
• Mange peak hours and busy rushes effectively and calmly while ensuring customer satisfaction.

I Assisted the head Karate instructor in teaching traditional martial arts techniques and self-defence skills to students of all ages and skill levels, By demonstrating a deep understanding of Karate forms, stances, and katas, serving as a role model for students. In this role I,

• Provided one-on-one guidance to students to help them improve their technique and reach their training goals.
• Ensured a safe training environment by enforcing discipline and safety protocols during classes.
• Managed administrative tasks such as attendance records, student progress tracking, and communicating with parents and guardians.
• Assisted with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the training area and equipment.

Skills Gained:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with students of all ages.
• Leadership and teamwork in a martial arts environment.
• Organizational and administrative abilities in managing class schedules and records.
• Discipline, patience, and adaptability to effectively teach and inspire students.