Karen Burton
Penryn,CORNWALL
Summary
My key skills are all social based, communication, organising events and activities.
I have good organisational skills, speaking to unknown people, and speaking in front of a crowd.
My passion is creativity in many forms like photography, arts and crafts.
I am a team player who enjoys working with others and making a difference to peoples lives.
I try to make life fun for everyone. I love caring and sharing ideas.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Programme Secretary
Penryn Camera Club
Penryn, Cornwall
09.2020 - Current
- Prepare and organise the years Programme of events, competitions, speakers and trips.
- Organise social events booking meals, photographic opportunities.
- Take part in Committee meetings. Make decisions about club of 46 members.
- Add to website, newsletter, social media content.
- Sadly this is a voluntary post which I love!
HLTA-Teaching Asst-Gilbert Colvin Primary School
London Borough of Redbridge
Ilford, Redbridge
09.2002 - 04.2019
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Whole class cover and small group teaching to cover classes without teacher present.
- Organised events and trips including risk assessments.
- Involving whole school charity fun events to raise money and awareness of various causes.
- Over saw School Council , School Travel Plan, gardening, cooking clubs, (extra curriculum subjects)
- Display boards to attract children to learning and display work
- Created content for newsletters, website through photography and written input.
Hairdresser
Chatts Hair Salon
, Essex
03.1981 - 11.1986
- Shampooed, conditioned and treated hair using salon-exclusive products, promoting increased retail sales.
- Promoted and sold additional services and products, increasing salon revenue.
- Styled hair for large-scale events, including fashion shows and special hair expos.
- Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
- Maintained knowledge of latest hair trends to deliver fresh styles aligned with clients needs and preferences.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
- Sanitised tools and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety protocols.
- Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
- Registered new clients and updated information of existing clients on logbook.
Apprentice Hairdresser
Steiner
London, London
08.1976 - 09.1982
- Performed basic cuts and special-event styling services under hairdresser supervision.
- Shampooed and conditioned clients' hair to prepare for scheduled services.
- Verified compliance with safety and sanitation standards for all salon services.
- Provided champagne, sparkling water and other refreshments to promote client satisfaction.
- Gowned clients in preparation for salon services.
- Informed customers of new beauty trends and products.
- Maintained professional knowledge and continuous development through periodic training courses, workshops and webinars.
- Prepared and mixed colour formulas for clients' hair.
- Cleaned and maintained stylist tools and equipment to highest sanitary standards.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Photography
Falmouth Adult Education Centre
Falmouth 10.2022 - 07.2023
Skills
- Meeting coordination
- Events organiser
- Communication
- Social Secretary
- Photography
- Arts and Crafts
- Public relations
Languages
English
Beginner
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Photography
Falmouth Adult Education Centre
10.2022 - 07.2023
Programme Secretary
Penryn Camera Club
09.2020 - Current
HLTA-Teaching Asst-Gilbert Colvin Primary School
London Borough of Redbridge
09.2002 - 04.2019
Hairdresser
Chatts Hair Salon
03.1981 - 11.1986
Apprentice Hairdresser
Steiner
08.1976 - 09.1982
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