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Kate Donnithorne

Kate Donnithorne

Perranporth,Cornwall

Summary

Enthusiastic and versatile employee with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in hand and power tools. Experienced in customer service and team leadership, with a focus on maintaining safety and efficiency in the workplace. Passionate about continuous learning and adapting to new challenges.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Postal worker

Royal Mail
Newquay, Cornwall
2019.03 - Current
  • Adhered to all company policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
  • Prioritised workload effectively to meet all deadlines.
  • In charge of sorting Special Deliveries into each individual walk
  • Key holder for building
  • In charge of vehicle distribution and booking in of vehicles to workshop
  • In charge of Route Manager - liaising with head office and managers to update current walks

I enjoy working for Royal Mail as it lets me work efficiently on my own, or with other people. Being able to talk to the public when I'm delivering and being a part of the community is really rewarding.

Assistant Manager

Majestic Wine
Newmarket, Suffolk
2015.08 - 2019.03
  • Monitored sales performance regularly adjusting strategies as required.
  • Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
  • Ensured health and safety compliance, maintaining safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Created positive work environment, resulting in higher employee morale.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.

Trainee Manager for one year before I was given this role and really enjoyed having the extra responsibilities that came with it. Being able to have more input into the running of the store only made me want to work harder.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Bench Joinery

City & Guilds
Camborne, Cornwall
2025.09 -

NVQ Level 2 - Site Carpentry

City & Guilds
Camborne, Cornwall
2024.09 - 2025.06

NVQ Level 3 - Wines and Spirits

WSET
Suffolk
2014.08 - 2015.08

Skills

  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Equipment maintenance knowledge
  • Sustainable construction practices awareness
  • Collaboration in small teams
  • On-Site problem solving
  • General woodworking
  • Power tools operation
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Communicate well with others
  • Level 2 Health, safety and welfare in construction
  • Risk Assessment
  • Task prioritisation
  • Approachable and friendly

Affiliations

  • Singer/songwriter
  • Woodwork
  • Ethical living
  • Longboarding
  • Campervan conversions

Timeline

NVQ Level 2 - Bench Joinery

City & Guilds
2025.09 -

NVQ Level 2 - Site Carpentry

City & Guilds
2024.09 - 2025.06

Postal worker

Royal Mail
2019.03 - Current

Assistant Manager

Majestic Wine
2015.08 - 2019.03

NVQ Level 3 - Wines and Spirits

WSET
2014.08 - 2015.08
Kate Donnithorne