Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Natasha Connolly

New York Lincoln,England

Summary

I am approachable, friendly and enthusiastic in everything I do. I am thoroughly dependable and have good communication and leadership skills with a passion for meeting deadlines, planning, organising and getting things right. I can work as part of a team or independently and enjoy planning and working on time-dependent projects.

I am eager to gain new skills and develop my understanding of different roles and responsibilities in the workplace.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lifeguard and Duty Manager

Tattershall Lakes Country Park
Tattershall, UK
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • First Aid trained
  • Team training
  • Passed NPLQ Generation 9 (expires – 2026)
  • Maintenance of the pool
  • Responsible for general cleanliness on the poolside


2023 Promoted to Duty Manager at Tattershall Lakes, Sports and Leisure

  • Pool tests, headcounts and managing the circulation system of the pool
  • Managing and keeping a positive atmosphere for the lifeguards on duty
  • Organising sessions for inflatables ensuring all safety protocols are implemented

Front of house team member

Ginger Cow Coffee House
Coningsby, UK
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • I worked at a coffee/restaurant establishment, working alongside my parents in a family business
  • During my time I have developed various skills and experience, from how a business runs to serving, cashing up and how to deal with customers
  • I have demonstrated that I can work under pressure
  • I am sometimes given extra responsibilities to stretch me, such as designing different menu boards, creating new food ideas, and using my marketing skills to attract new and well-known customers
  • Coordinated seating arrangements for efficient restaurant management.

Work Placement Trainee Accounts Assistant

Pier One Solutions LTD
New York, UK
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Various IT duties helping my dad with his business which includes moving data on spreadsheets and updating web pages
  • Payroll
  • VAT sorting
  • Work placement for college Level 3 Year 2
  • Used advanced Excel functions for efficient data analysis and report generation.

Work Placement

Dower House Hotel
Woodhall Spa
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Helped host staff arrange tables and manage settings and any service issues
  • Consistently followed hotel protocols, ensuring quality was of a high standard
  • Working early mornings and late nights
  • Serving and helping prepare in the kitchen
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Preparing and helping with any events which involved place settings for weddings, birthdays, and business meetings

The Tattershall Park Country Pub and Kitchen
Tattershall, UK
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Meeting and greeting the customers, serving them food and drinks, taking payments, and most importantly providing excellent customer service with a smile

Tattershall Farm Park
Tattershall, UK
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Throughout the lockdown, I volunteered at a farm helping a small business which included: looking after, feeding animals and cleaning different areas of the farm

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Event Planning

Lincoln College
Lincoln, England
09/2024 - 11/2024

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Travel and Tourism Level 3 Year 2

Boston College
09/2022 - 07/2023

BTEC Foundation Diploma - Travel and Tourism Level 3 Year 1

Boston College
09/2021 - 06/2022

City and Guilds L2 First Diploma - Travel and Tourism Level 2

Boston College
09/2020 - 06/2021

GCSE - Science, DT - Woodworks, Business, Geography, Photography, English Lang, Maths, English Lit

Banovallum Secondary School
09/2015 - 06/2020

Skills

  • Flexibile
  • Commutable
  • Business and Marketing understanding
  • Communication
  • Team Player
  • Negotiation
  • CPR certified
  • Strong communicator
  • Determined
  • Public safety knowledge

Certification

PPO (Pool Plant Operations) Certificate: Expires 2026

NPLQ Qualification Cert: Expires 2026

AED Qualification Cert: Expires 2026

Level 2 Event Planning Course

Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering

Completed Barista Training


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Work Placement Trainee Accounts Assistant

Pier One Solutions LTD
01.2022 - 12.2022

Lifeguard and Duty Manager

Tattershall Lakes Country Park
01.2022 - 11.2024

Work Placement

Dower House Hotel
01.2022 - 12.2022

The Tattershall Park Country Pub and Kitchen
01.2021 - 01.2022

Front of house team member

Ginger Cow Coffee House
01.2020 - 01.2023

Tattershall Farm Park
01.2020 - 01.2021

NVQ Level 2 - Event Planning

Lincoln College
09/2024 - 11/2024

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Travel and Tourism Level 3 Year 2

Boston College
09/2022 - 07/2023

BTEC Foundation Diploma - Travel and Tourism Level 3 Year 1

Boston College
09/2021 - 06/2022

City and Guilds L2 First Diploma - Travel and Tourism Level 2

Boston College
09/2020 - 06/2021

GCSE - Science, DT - Woodworks, Business, Geography, Photography, English Lang, Maths, English Lit

Banovallum Secondary School
09/2015 - 06/2020
Natasha Connolly