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Neil Grimbleby

Neil Grimbleby

Scunthorpe,Lincolnshire

Summary

Caring Funeral Celebrant driven to deliver exceptional and professional service to families in need. Committed to coordinating funeral services to simplify funeral and burial process for grieving families. Meticulous in providing informative and personable service to bereaved families. Well-versed in coordinating funeral services, visitations and cremation services with strong background demonstrated over 2 years of experience in related roles. NOCN Level 3 acreditation in Funeral Celebrancy achieved through the Fellowship Of Independent Celebrants. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Funeral Celebrant

Self Employed
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated arrangements for funeral services and burial ceremonies.
  • Arranged funeral services, coordinating details with families to meet individual needs.
  • Carried out directives on behalf of bereaved to complete services to requirements.
  • Conducted funerals, cremations and burials for local communities.

Teacher of English

Outwood Academy Brumby
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
09.2001 - 12.2021
  • Conducted daily individual evaluations, providing feedback on strengths and weaknesses to ensure student success.
  • Attended weekly meetings and parent's evenings, consistently encouraging parental involvement to boost student performance.
  • Applied various classroom management techniques to maintain discipline whilst developing confidence, language and behaviour.
  • Improved oral and written English communication and comprehension grades by incorporating different sources of content, including newspapers, radio and magazines.
  • Planned extra-curricular activities such as museum and library visits, social events and outings to enhance students' learning experience.
  • Increased student engagement by implementing creative, innovative teaching techniques, such as Smart Boards, VR and collaborative learning.
  • Consistently improved course curriculum by attending training opportunities, including in-house training.
  • Planned and delivered UK curriculum for English to over 150+ students aged 11-16.
  • Evaluated curriculum and procedures to reach high quality standards.
  • Planned engaging schemes of work for statutory and non-statutory assessment.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
  • Promoted student welfare and followed safeguarding procedures.
  • Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Reported on student progress to drive attainment.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.

Sales Manager

Bentall Rowlands Ltd
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
08.1988 - 08.1998
  • Generated company growth through market expansion and sales.
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.
  • Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.
  • Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
  • Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
  • Achieved exceptional client satisfaction feedback and ratings.
  • Set highest personal performance standards for self.
  • Carried out sales visits to current and prospective customers.
  • Developed new ideas and thought creatively to grow business and enhance profitability and revenue.
  • Maintained regular contact and strong relationships with existing customers by providing comprehensive support.
  • Created conference and event business plans, motivating and encouraging contribution from sales team.

K and N Stores T/A Spar

Self Employed
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
04.1986 - 12.1987
  • Monitored stock levels and wrote timely order supply requests to replenish merchandise.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Stocked and restocked inventory upon delivery receipt, maintaining accurate supply records.
  • Upheld positive and proactive approach to challenges, using initiative and demonstrating commitment and flexibility.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by assisting customers in selecting and purchasing merchandise.
  • Enforced licensing laws, health and safety regulations and all regulatory guidelines and legislation at all events.
  • Oversaw daily store cleaning and general store maintenance to keep high company standards.
  • Maximised profitability through efficient budgeting and identified opportunities for growth.
  • Solicited customer feedback to understand customer needs and constantly improve product offerings.
  • Optimised store performance through continuous evaluation of existing processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Understood what drives overall business success and prioritised and delivered quality results.
  • Kept awareness of competitor activity and developed ideas to promote store.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and onboarding store staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English and History

University of Lincolnshire and Humberside
Lincoln
09.1998 - 06.2001

A-Levels - Art

John Leggott Sixth Form College
Scunthorpe
09.1983 - 06.1985

A-Levels - Technical Drawing

John Leggott Sixth Form College
Scunthorpe
09.1983 - 06.1985

GCSEs - Physics, Chemistry, French, Woodwork, Technical Drawing, General Studies

John Leggott Sixth Form College
Scunthorpe
09.1982 - 06.1983

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Art

North Axholme Comprehensive School
Crowle, North Lincolnshire
09.1977 - 06.1982

Skills

  • Clean driving record
  • Customer-orientated
  • Organised and efficient
  • Knowledge of funeral procedures
  • Cremations
  • Strong communication
  • Empathetic
  • Funeral planning
  • Caring and sensitive

Timeline

Funeral Celebrant

Self Employed
09.2021 - Current

Teacher of English

Outwood Academy Brumby
09.2001 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English and History

University of Lincolnshire and Humberside
09.1998 - 06.2001

Sales Manager

Bentall Rowlands Ltd
08.1988 - 08.1998

K and N Stores T/A Spar

Self Employed
04.1986 - 12.1987

A-Levels - Art

John Leggott Sixth Form College
09.1983 - 06.1985

A-Levels - Technical Drawing

John Leggott Sixth Form College
09.1983 - 06.1985

GCSEs - Physics, Chemistry, French, Woodwork, Technical Drawing, General Studies

John Leggott Sixth Form College
09.1982 - 06.1983

GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Art

North Axholme Comprehensive School
09.1977 - 06.1982
Neil Grimbleby