Layla Whitaker
Summary
Energetic and dynamic student with excellent academic records seeking career within the gym community. Ready for practical experience and enthusiastic about helping others achieve their goals. Familiar with following protocols, rule-enforcement and safe guarding principals.
Adaptable and creative individual committed to inspiring and motivating sportspeople through successful team-building strategies with a focus on instilling sense of commitment, drive and responsibility. Skilled at developing trusted rapport with teams and individuals to understand strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sports Coach for Children
ActiveMe360
Southampton, Hampshire
08.2022 - Current
- Acted as inspirational role model to help children become more motivated and interested in physical education activities.
- Planned and delivered high quality sports sessions over children's summer holidays.
- Confidently adapted sessions based on availability of resources and weather conditions.
- Managed behavioural challenges to reduce disruption to training sessions.
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals. Tailoring coaching sessions appropriately for children with physical and complex educational needs
- Administered first aid, responded to emergencies and reported incidents properly.
Night Shift Worker
Asda
Oxford, Oxfordshire
07.2021 - Current
- Stocked and faced-up shelves to create eye-catching displays and present merchandise effectively.
- Optimised storage in stock room to avoid missed sales and increase employee productivity.
- Assisted in accurate counting of goods to promote effective inventory management.
- Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.
- Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
Bar Waitress
Greene King
Oxford, Oxfordshire
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained bar, FOH and cloakroom areas to ensure clean, safe environment for staff and customers.
- Processed cash and card payments accurately and efficiently.
- Thoroughly wiped down and disinfected tables, increasing consumer confidence in internal hygiene practices.
- Served beverages with efficiency and friendliness, ensuring guests satisfaction and offering advice on menu selections.
- Warmly greeted over 150 daily customers to establish and maintain excellent first impressions.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss specials, menu changes and changes required to improve service.
Rescue Centre Coordinator
The Oxford Animal Sanctuary
Oxford, Oxfordshire
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Interviewed prospect adopters to identify eligibility and stable home environment.
- Participated in adoption events to meet potential adopters and respond to queries regarding adoption requirements.
- Walked and exercised animals regularly for good fitness and stimulation.
- Sanitised cages and kennels to maintain clean environment for animals.
- Advised potential owners of animal traits and requirements for suitable matches.
- Administered animal medication to exact dosage and frequency instructions.
- Provided animal food and water with attention to dietary requirements.
- Handled nervous animals with care and compassion to build positive, trusting relationships.
Vet Assistant
Medivet
Oxford, Oxfordshire
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted reception services and employees to deliver consistently warm and welcoming experiences to clients.
- Checked weight, heart rate and temperature of pets regularly, promptly reporting changes to Veterinary for quick resolution.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of practice, creating safe environment for staff and patients.
- Maximised Veterinary Surgeon's productivity, completing preparatory work for surgical procedures.
- Cared for, exercised and groomed hospitalised patients.
- Disinfected medical implements, surgical rooms and transportation devices to maintain hygiene.
- Held and monitored animals during operations.
Yard Assistant
Franklins Farm and Riding School
Oxford, Oxfordshire
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted clients by managing inquiries and questions.
- Carried out general yard management and maintenance duties including preparing horses for lessons and ensuring the well being of animals.
- Utilised organisational skill and understanding of client needs to effectively assign horses for lessons with young children and people with both physical and mental disabilities.
- Effectively supported children with diverse emotional and behavioural difficulties such as ADHD and Autism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2021 -
A-Levels -
Hartpury College
Hartpury 09.2019 - 07.2021
GCSEs -
Rye St Antony School
Oxford 09.2014 - 06.2019
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Honest and reliable
- Strive to complete tasks to a high standard
- Exceptional communication skills
- Able to display relatability and understanding
- Attentive and approachable
- First Aid
- Team worker
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Sports Coach for Children
ActiveMe360
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Southampton
09.2021 -
Night Shift Worker
Asda
07.2021 - Current
Bar Waitress
Greene King
01.2020 - 05.2021
A-Levels -
Hartpury College
09.2019 - 07.2021
Rescue Centre Coordinator
The Oxford Animal Sanctuary
07.2019 - 08.2019
Vet Assistant
Medivet
06.2019 - 07.2019
Yard Assistant
Franklins Farm and Riding School
10.2014 - 05.2015
GCSEs -
Rye St Antony School
09.2014 - 06.2019
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