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Nicola Pearson

Derby

Summary

I have worked within the leisure and swim industry since 2012 in a range of roles, all of which have enabled me to develop my skills and abilities. My understanding and experience in each area has enabled me to work well as part of a team or individually using my own initiative. I have a passion for working with children and young people in particular, which is why I am now actively pursuing more swim teaching work. I have had an abundance of positive feedback from the parents and class teachers of the children I swim teach, and from the children themselves.


I am an extremely organised individual who is reliable and conscientious. I am efficient in my role as Relief Duty Manager as I am able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public. I am able to be calm and professional at all times and have good problem solving skills.


I have a background in Photography which is also my passion. I am skilled in editing and donate some of my time to a local children's football club where I provide their media support.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Swim Teacher, Lifeguard and Relief Duty Manager

Repton School Sports Centre
Repton, Derbyshire
05.2012 - Current

I am a qualified Level 2 Swim Teacher. I have been teaching Repton Primary and Chellaston Junior School for four years. Within my time at Repton I also undertook some teaching sessions with 4strokes swimming academy who regularly used Repton facilities for their teaching. I also undertake cover sessions for Repton's 'Learn to Swim' program.


My main role at Repton has been predominantly as Relief Duty Manager and Lifeguard. Within my role as Relief Duty Manager I have been responsible for opening up the centre and dealing with customers.

Administration Assistant

University of Derby
06.2010 - 12.2010
  • Answering departmental calls, filing, typing, sickness notes, photocopying, ordering of stock and any general admin jobs as and when required
  • Student Records & Fees Department
  • Dealing with student enquires regarding fees and enrollment, face to face and on the phone
  • I completed audits and spreadsheets for the enrollment of new students
  • Timetabling Department
  • This role included data entry of timetables and the logistics of allocating appropriate rooms for subjects.

Sporting Events Co-ordinator

GL Events Owen Brown
02.2010 - 04.2010
  • I worked closely with 2 Account Managers co-ordinating sporting events throughout the country
  • They are a temporary marquee company; my duties included reception work, taking enquiries, liaising with operations to book stock, placing purchase orders and general administration.

Buyer

Derby Ceilings & Interiors Ltd
04.2005 - 01.2010
  • Main responsibilities included sourcing of the cheapest materials and tracking deliveries for a variety of projects, from both existing distributors and new contracts
  • I was responsible for invoicing, pricing of enquiries, up-dating stock controls and making payments
  • Duties also included site visits to measure up existing and new contracts
  • Being front of house I also dealt with all reception work, meeting and greeting clients and telephone enquiries.

Sales Assistant / Mail Order Clerk

High5 Limited
01.2004 - 04.2005
  • Main responsibilities included assisting customers, cash handling, card payments and dealing with customer queries
  • I also processed mail orders via email, telephone and post, stock control, promoting the company through advertising emails, mail and telephone offers.

Education

ASA Level 1 - Swimming Assistant/Teaching

IOS
01.2017 -

Swim England Level 2 - Swimming Instructor

IOS
07.2023 -

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification -

NPLQ
05.2012 -

BA (hons) Degree - Media Studies

Swansea Institute of Higher Education
2001

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Mackworth College
1997

Skills

I am a highly motivated, organised individual who is enthusiastic and energetic I have a positive outlook and am a good communicator both verbally and in written form Throughout my working life I have been skilled at establishing a positive rapport with children, parents and colleagues


I am skilled at planning and delivering lessons according to the programme's needs and I am skilled at motivating others to achieve their full potential I am also experienced in undertaking risk assessments


I am a trained Lifeguard and regularly undertake training sessions as necessary within this role


In my spare time I undertake media work for a children's football club As part of this role and my role working with children at Repton I have a solid understanding of safeguarding and have undertaken my safeguarding children training through the Football Association


Timeline

Swim England Level 2 - Swimming Instructor

IOS
07.2023 -

ASA Level 1 - Swimming Assistant/Teaching

IOS
01.2017 -

Swim Teacher, Lifeguard and Relief Duty Manager

Repton School Sports Centre
05.2012 - Current

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification -

NPLQ
05.2012 -

Administration Assistant

University of Derby
06.2010 - 12.2010

Sporting Events Co-ordinator

GL Events Owen Brown
02.2010 - 04.2010

Buyer

Derby Ceilings & Interiors Ltd
04.2005 - 01.2010

Sales Assistant / Mail Order Clerk

High5 Limited
01.2004 - 04.2005

BA (hons) Degree - Media Studies

Swansea Institute of Higher Education

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Mackworth College
Nicola Pearson