Kristina Fell
Mosedale,Cumbria
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven leadership abilities, demonstrating excellent time management, safety awareness, and interpersonal skills. I am enthusiastic about the outdoors and sharing this passion with young people.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Activity Instructor
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre
Corfe Castle, Dorset
2022.03 - 2024.11
- During my time at Brenscombe, I started as a seasonal activity instructor for one season and was promoted to senior for two seasons. I conducted sessions in climbing and abseiling, watersports, bushcraft, high ropes, rifle shooting, archery, orienteering, and problem-solving activities. While being a senior, I liaised with teachers and group leaders and had the opportunity to take on extra responsibilities, such as leading the staff team, conducting session observations and feedback, assisting with staff training, coordinating DofE, conducting kit inspections, and corporate facilitation days.
Climbing Wall Instructor
Kong Climbing
Keswick, Cumbria
2021.12 - 2023.03
- I worked at Kong for two winters, running NICAS levels 1-3, assisting with coaching the junior squad and NICAS level 4, and conducting taster sessions for both young people and adults. I also had responsibilities for desk work and cashing up.
Activity instructor
Newlands adventure centre/ Keswick climbing wall
Keswick
2018.05 - 2021.09
- I worked seasonally at this location for four years. During the first year, I was part of the domestic team and gained experience in centre life and qualifications that allowed me to progress to an activities instructor for the next 3 seasons. I instructed climbing, ghyll scrambling, high ropes, archery, zip wires, abseiling, mountain biking, and team-building challenges for both children and adults.
Activity Instructor (work experiences)
Rookin house activity centre
Penrith
2019.01 - 2019.04
- During college, we were encouraged to gain work experience at local centres I volunteered at Rookin for most weekends for four months, gaining vital skills in liaising with customers, assisting with sessions, and maintenance around the centre.
Volunteering in Kenya
Camps International
2019.06 - 2019.07
- During my month-long volunteer trip to Kenya, I had the opportunity to explore new places and experiences, which helped me gain a broader perspective, and a deeper understanding of the world around me. I participated in various projects, such as building infrastructure, improving healthcare and sanitation, and educating young children.
Store assistant
Blacks
Keswick
2019.02 - 2019.06
- This involved engaging with and providing guidance to customers on outdoor equipment, conducting stock takes, and operating the cash register.
General assistant
The Mill Inn
Mungrisdale
2011.01 - 2018.01
- Duties included housekeeping, waitressing, kitchen work and till uses.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Newton Rigg College
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team leader and player
- Good time management
- Safety awareness
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic about the outdoors
- DIY and maintenance experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Activity Instructor
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre
2022.03 - 2024.11
Climbing Wall Instructor
Kong Climbing
2021.12 - 2023.03
Volunteering in Kenya
Camps International
2019.06 - 2019.07
Store assistant
Blacks
2019.02 - 2019.06
Activity Instructor (work experiences)
Rookin house activity centre
2019.01 - 2019.04
Activity instructor
Newlands adventure centre/ Keswick climbing wall
2018.05 - 2021.09
General assistant
The Mill Inn
2011.01 - 2018.01
NVQ Level 5 - Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Newton Rigg College