Julie Bond
Huddersfield,Kirklees
Summary
Dedicated professional with comprehensive training in food hygiene, first aid, autism awareness, safeguarding and prevent strategies, and mental health. Team player who is adaptable to change and used to working in a fast-paced environment under pressure. Driven and resourceful individual with strong problem-solving abilities and keen eye for detail, adept in utilising design software and maintaining workshop equipment. Skilled in collaborating with educators and supporting students in practical learning environments. Committed to enhancing learning experience and promoting innovation in role.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Design and technology technician
Sharemat academy
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2009.09 - 2025.12
- Supported teachers with daily tasks to enhance classroom efficiency.
- Carried out regular inspections of all machinery, resulting in fewer breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Demonstrated safe usage of machinery, promoting a safer workplace.
- Administered first aid promptly when necessary, minimising potential harm from accidents within the workshop environment.
- Operated various machinery safely whilst adhering strictly to health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean and well-organised work environment, ensuring productivity.
- Prepared classrooms for practical and theory lessons, ensuring readiness for each session. And delivered practical lessons for non-specialists.
- Coordinated teacher requests for design resources swiftly, improving lesson delivery timeframes.
- Instructed students on proper use of tools and equipment successfully decreasing incident rates during practical sessions.
- Developed strategies for resource allocation, maintaining an efficient workflow throughout the department.
- Created detailed designs using manual and digital sketching and rendering techniques.
- Aided students in their projects to ensure accurate results.
- Coordinated group work activities for improved collaborative skills amongst students.
- Managed stock of educational resources effectively by tracking usage and reordering supplies timely.
- Helped maintain classroom discipline, fostering a conducive learning atmosphere.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Carr Green School
Brighouse, Calderdale
2008.09 - 2009.09
- Worked with children with special needs and complex needs.
- Ensured consistent communication between teachers and parents about children's progress.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Supported student understanding through personal tutoring sessions after school hours when required.
- Assisted in preparation of lesson plans, resulting in well-organised, effective classes.
- Assisted in meal preparation, promoting healthy eating habits amongst students.
- Kept accurate records of student's progress, aiding in monitoring effectiveness of care plan .
- Ensured student comfort by providing personal care and hygiene needs.
Teaching assistant in primary school
Castelfields
Brighouse, Calderdale
2007.09 - 2008.09
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Contributed to the development of school policies aimed at enhancing teaching methods and techniques.
- Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
- Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Managed extracurricular activities such as sports events or field trips to provide varied learning experiences for pupils outside the classroom setting.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
Wine Merchant retail assistant
Hoult's Wine Merchant
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1998.09 - 2003.01
- Handled cash transactions accurately maintaining financial integrity.
- Dealt with returns, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to sales targets through active promotion of products.
- Provided product knowledge to customers for informed purchases.
- Participated in staff meetings contributing valuable insights for improvement.
- Established rapport with customers through attentive listening and communication.
- Advised customers on product selection based on their needs.
- Managed stock levels for optimal store performance.
- Supported marketing initiatives by setting up promotional displays.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient store operations.
- Maintained tidy sales floor to enhance shopping experience.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy.
- Promoted loyalty schemes to customers, enhancing brand loyalty.
- Operated till systems correctly, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, improving shop floor appeal.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints efficiently.
- Facilitated smooth checkout process, reducing wait times for customers.
post office security investigation support
Royal Mail Group
Leeds, west yorkshire
1994.06 - 1998.09
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications, including audio typing for police interviews.
Administrative assistant
JD Dyson Electrical's
Huddersfield, Kirklees
1991.09 - 1994.09
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Improved customer satisfaction through prompt response to email and phone queries.
- Expedited document filing system with a new, organised method.
- Organised client meetings, prepared agendas and took detailed minutes.
Education
GCSEs - GCSE
Moor End High School
Huddersfield, Kirklees 1983.09 - 1988.06
A-Levels - Business studies and Art
Greenhead College
Huddersfield 1988.09 - 1990.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design
Highfields College
Huddersfield, Kirklees 1990.09 - 1991.07
Higher National Diploma - Early Years childhood studies
Calderdale College
Halifax, England 2002.09 - 2004.07
Skills
1 Hold a food hygiene certificate level 2
2 First aid certificate
3 Autism awareness training
4 Safeguarding and prevent training
5 Mental health training
6 Team building
Affiliations
- Enjoys walking with dog, holidays and travel, food and drink and sightseeing.
Timeline
Design and technology technician
Sharemat academy
2009.09 - 2025.12
Teaching assistant in primary school
Carr Green School
2008.09 - 2009.09
Teaching assistant in primary school
Castelfields
2007.09 - 2008.09
Higher National Diploma - Early Years childhood studies
Calderdale College
2002.09 - 2004.07
Wine Merchant retail assistant
Hoult's Wine Merchant
1998.09 - 2003.01
post office security investigation support
Royal Mail Group
1994.06 - 1998.09
Administrative assistant
JD Dyson Electrical's
1991.09 - 1994.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Art and Design
Highfields College
1990.09 - 1991.07
A-Levels - Business studies and Art
Greenhead College
1988.09 - 1990.07
GCSEs - GCSE
Moor End High School
1983.09 - 1988.06