Kirsty Courtney
Newark,Nottinghamshire
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in record keeping, mental resilience, and customer service. Demonstrates exceptional communication proficiency and adaptability across various roles, ensuring effective risk assessment and inventory management. Committed to maintaining high standards of time management and resilience under stress, supported by expertise in first aid and the DBS update service. Aspires to leverage these skills towards achieving excellence in future career opportunities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Child care practitioner and manager
The lime trees
Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire
2025.02 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all, generating a enjoyable atmosphere.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding professional ethics at all times.
- Participated actively in team meetings leading to improved service delivery strategies.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Care worker
pathfinders ollerton
ollerton, Nottinghamshire
2023.03 - 2024.03
- Managed household chores, created a clean environment.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensured patient safety.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
- Encouraged physical activity amongst sedentary patients; contributed to better overall health condition over time.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary team members, ensured seamless provision of care services.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Established strong rapport with patients through effective communication skills resulting in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Supported patients with mobility issues, promoted independence.
- Maintained accurate records to effectively measure client development against care plan objectives.
Warehouse Operator
Sports Direct
mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2019.01 - 2020.04
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, improving overall workflow.
- Demonstrated dedication to safety with regular equipment checks.
- Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
- Operation of conveyor belts ensured timely sorting of packages.
- Packaged products securely for prevention of damage during transportation process.
- Supported other departments as required; demonstrated flexibility and team spirit.
- Picked orders accurately, reducing instances of return or exchange.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate records were kept.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
Tattooist
Pretty in ink
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2013.04 - 2018.01
- Streamlined booking process for efficient schedule management and minimal cancellations.
- Devised personalised tattoo designs by incorporating client's suggestions and preferences.
- Developed strong rapport with clients to ensure a comfortable and relaxed environment.
- Acquired knowledge about various ink types, aiding in providing diverse colour options to clients.
- Updated portfolio regularly by including new art pieces and designs.
- Adhered strictly to hygiene standards, ensuring safe tattoo practices.
- Collaborated effectively with team of artists to brainstorm innovative design concepts.
- Assisted in front desk duties, improving overall studio management.
- Maintained schedule and kept appointment times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion and Design
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2013.10 - 2015.06
Skills
- Record keeping capability
- Mental resilience
- Resilience under stress
- First aid
- DBS update service
- Communication proficiency
- Customer Service
- Risk Assessment
- Time management
- Able to adapt to different roles when needed
- Inventory management
Affiliations
- Art and design, Garden design
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child care practitioner and manager
The lime trees
2025.02 - Current
Care worker
pathfinders ollerton
2023.03 - 2024.03
Warehouse Operator
Sports Direct
2019.01 - 2020.04
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion and Design
Nottingham Trent University
2013.10 - 2015.06
Tattooist
Pretty in ink
2013.04 - 2018.01