Joshua Rookes
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
A dedicated worker who is dependable and will be able to work under pressure, deal with rushes in demand and, if necessary, communicate with customers effectively. Has worked in a variety of different roles, both working with people and working alone, and is generally a quick learner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Football Referee
Hampshire Football Association
2023.01 - Current
- Refereed local and regional adult leagues, staying composed in hostile environments.
- Mentored novice referees to enhance their confidence and skills.
- Tracked availability consistently to facilitate efficient fixture allocations.
- Successfully took part in eight cup finals at city and county level, overseeing high-stakes matches effectively.
Food bank volunteer
Hound Basics Foodbank
Southampton, Hampshire
2023.06 - 2025.01
- Prepared food parcels, ensuring balanced nutritional content for recipients and parcels that matched both recipients' preferences and availability of stock, largely without direct supervision.
- Helped process new donations and rotate stock as necessary.
- Took records of all stock given out to ensure the food bank was not overstretched.
- Worked in a team, liaising with delivery drivers, coordinators and sometimes with recipients directly.
Kitchen Porter
Rosewood Care Home (Work Experience)
Southampton
2022.06 - 2022.06
- Prepared and cleaned the kitchen and dining room for mealtimes.
- Unloaded deliveries, rotating stock and ensuring efficient processing.
- Took on other tasks such as food deliveries, feeding residents and ensuring residents were hydrated.
Education
AS-Level - Further Mathematics
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh, Hampshire 2023.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics and History
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh, Hampshire 2023.09 - 2025.06
GCSEs -
Bitterne Park Secondary School
Southampton 2020.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Working under pressure
- Strong mental focus
- Resilience
- Conflict management
- Mentorship
Affiliations
- Music
- Hiking
- Sport
Timeline
AS-Level - Further Mathematics
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
2023.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics and History
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
2023.09 - 2025.06
Food bank volunteer
Hound Basics Foodbank
2023.06 - 2025.01
Football Referee
Hampshire Football Association
2023.01 - Current
Kitchen Porter
Rosewood Care Home (Work Experience)
2022.06 - 2022.06
GCSEs -
Bitterne Park Secondary School
2020.09 - 2023.06