Joe McDonough
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and friendly Individual, that has worked as a Volunteer Museum Tour Guide and a Warehouse Operative I have also completed my first year studying at university. Throughout my work I have developed great teamwork and communication skills, through working in a close work environment with others and carrying out jobs as a group, such as loading vans where communication is critical. Working in outreach in a primarily public speaking job through my volunteer work at a museum, I have built a great amount of confidence in myself and for interacting with new people. I am very easy going and get along with others easily and can take on board any constructive criticism or feedback on my performance, since I have experience with getting feedback on my design projects at college and university. Through my time picking and packing I have harnessed great attention to detail and time management as I had to plan my tasks to fit into certain time frames. I also currently volunteer as a Ranger on nature reserves once again honing my teamwork and communication skills with fellow Rangers or the public and building on my love for nature. In the future I am working on going into a public speaking role or working with wildlife, whilst also setting up my own 3d modelling/printing business.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Tour Guide
Yorkshire Natural Sciences Museum
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
07.2025 - Current
- Welcomed and introduced customers to products and services offered.
- Operated gift shop, selling items and managing inventory.
- Provided informative tours around exhibits, engaging with adults and children.
- Conducted lab sessions, teaching fossil preparation techniques through hands-on experience.
- Facilitated fossil club sessions for children, delivering presentations on palaeontology and leading arts and crafts activities.
- Assisted in the modelling and construction of dinosaur models for exhibits, including a 7-metre long Yutyranus model.
- Planned and supported exhibition design and gallery rearrangements.
Volunteer Ranger
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
12.2024 - Current
- Patrolling Nature Reserves to report any hazards or problems
- Setting up Information Kiosks, interacting with the public about ongoing conservation efforts
- Assisted in conducting animal conservation surveys.
- Monitored wildlife to support conservation efforts.
- Facilitated new volunteer inductions to enhance team capacity.
Warehouse operative
Doordeals Ltd
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained a calm atmosphere to support team performance and client interactions.
- Assisted in staff training.
- Completed daily Vehicle Maintenance, including tire changes and general vehicle upkeep.
- Handled customer returns professionally.
- Packed outgoing shipments, with great attention to detail, to ensure products were of good quality, undamaged and were accurate.
- Coordinated with team members for effective task completion including van loading.
- .Maintained warehouse clean, for a safe working environment.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
Education
A-Levels - Computing
Chesterfield College
Chesterfield /2018 - /2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Calm under pressure
- Public speaking
- Historical and cultural awareness
- Customer service-oriented
- Friendly demeanour
- Natural History & Biology Knowledge
- Visitor engagement
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Punctuality and reliability
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Biology and Paleontology
- Mixed Martial Arts
- 3D Modelling + Printing
- Tabletop Miniature Games + Board Games
- Animals + Wildlife spotting/conservation
Timeline
Volunteer Tour Guide
Yorkshire Natural Sciences Museum
07.2025 - Current
Volunteer Ranger
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
12.2024 - Current
Warehouse operative
Doordeals Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2023
A-Levels - Computing
Chesterfield College
/2018 - /2020