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Natasha Gaffney

Armadale,West Lothian

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge in childcare regulations and early years safeguarding. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a reliable nature. Excels in creative imagination, classroom resource organisation, and managing transitions. Proficient at promoting literacy and early numeracy, engaging children, and building resilience. Committed to fostering empathy understanding and recording observations to support child development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Early years practitioner

Wee Gems
Livingston, West Lothian
05.2023 - Current
  • Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
  • Dealt with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
  • Key holder
  • I am shadowing my room lead and am learning all knowledge required to be a senior practitioner

Nail Technician

Blush Beauty & Nails salon
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • I worked every Saturday at Blush Beauty & Nails salon building my own clientele and renting the chair each weekend
  • Qualified Nail tech since 30th November 2022 (BIAB/Builder gel, gel polish, toes)

Staff Bank Nurse

NHS Lothian
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • I booked my own shifts and work around my availability with university on 0-hour contact
  • I assisted the nurses in caring for patients, making them feel as comfortable as they can whilst keeping their dignity
  • I communicated with the patients to include them in their care to ensure they still have a say in their care

Sales Advisor

Sky
Livingston
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • I spoke to people daily, facing different situations on each call
  • I always have a positive attitude and be outgoing to give the best possible customer service
  • I was able alter my tone of voice and choice of words to assist customers
  • I can think quick on my feet and work with my team mates

Customer Relations Representative

Sitel
Motherwell
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • I grew my customer service, communication skills and resilience
  • Speaking with customers and reselling Virgin Media products (broadband, phone and tv) helped me to excel in my computer skills and people skills

Production Operator

Mitsubishi Electric
Livingston
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Making sure that the job was done correctly and accurately to ensure customer satisfaction with their air conditioning units
  • I had great attention to detail, accuracy and concentration
  • I was promoted from this role to a Brazer, this is when I use a flamed torch heating up to 1500 degrees to join two parallel surfaces of copper together

Domestic Assistant

St. Johns Hospital
Livingston
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • To ensure that the department I had been assigned to was spotlessly clean
  • The domestic staff must clean to a very high standard
  • I have gained more experience in working with the community as I was also handing out teas/coffees to patients making sure they feel as comfortable as possible
  • Teamwork is always required in such a workplace to make sure the job is done to the best of our ability

Sales Assistant

CandyLand
Whitburn
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Built confidence and communication skills
  • Providing the best customer service and to ensure customers will want to come back
  • I did this through always putting the customers’ needs first and making them feel comfortable

Test Purchaser

Police Scotland
Bathgate
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • I was given money to attempt to buy alcohol from shops
  • The policeman would then come in and inform them that this was to make sure they are abiding the law
  • From this, I gained confidence to be outgoing and show my enthusiasm in all I do because I was put out of my comfort zone

Education

National 5 Qualifications - English, Art & Design, Geography, RMPS, Biology, Maths

Armadale Academy
Armadale, West Lothian

SQA Higher Qualifications - English, Art & Design, Geography, Modern Studies

Bathgate Academy
Bathgate, West Lothian

HNC Social Science - Social Science

West Lothian College
Livingston, West Lothian
03.2021 - 07.2021

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services for Children and Young People

Azillo
Livingston, West Lothian
05.2024 - 03.2025

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Reliable
  • Creative imagination
  • Team player
  • Classroom resource organisation
  • Managing transitions
  • Empathy understanding
  • Childcare regulations knowledge
  • Literacy and early numeracy promotion
  • Child engagement
  • Resilience building
  • Observation recording
  • Early Years safeguarding knowledge

Timeline

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services for Children and Young People

Azillo
05.2024 - 03.2025

Early years practitioner

Wee Gems
05.2023 - Current

Nail Technician

Blush Beauty & Nails salon
12.2022 - 05.2023

Staff Bank Nurse

NHS Lothian
07.2021 - 05.2023

HNC Social Science - Social Science

West Lothian College
03.2021 - 07.2021

Sales Advisor

Sky
03.2020 - 02.2021

Customer Relations Representative

Sitel
09.2019 - 02.2020

Production Operator

Mitsubishi Electric
09.2018 - 06.2019

Domestic Assistant

St. Johns Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2018

Sales Assistant

CandyLand
03.2017 - 06.2017

Test Purchaser

Police Scotland
06.2016 - 12.2016

National 5 Qualifications - English, Art & Design, Geography, RMPS, Biology, Maths

Armadale Academy

SQA Higher Qualifications - English, Art & Design, Geography, Modern Studies

Bathgate Academy

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