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Sam Whiteman

Stronsay,Orkney Islands

Summary

From a young age I have always enjoyed working with my hands, and knew I wanted to work in that sort of industry. I helped with DIY jobs in the home, such as assembling flat pack kits etc.

My main hobby was Lego and I enjoyed constructing complex kits from following the plans.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

school student

Kirkwall Grammar School
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
08.2024 - 06.2025

I did a year at KGS to improve my exam results and to study other subjects that weren't available at my previous school.

In 2025 I gained an A grade in National 5 Woodwork, a B in National 5 Metalwork, a C grade in National 5 Application of Mathematics and a D grade in National 5 Geography. I also got a D in Higher Music.

As part of this year I also went to Orkney College on a Friday to do a Construction course which I really enjoyed.

Towards the end of the year I did two work experience placements at Casey Construction and Cloustons which enabled me to decide on what I wanted to do in my career, as I was interested in joinery.


Reference for KGS; Mr Colin Nisbet, Guidance Teacher, colinwilliam.nisbet@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

School student

Stronsay Junior High School
Stronsay, Orkney Islands
08.2012 - 06.2024

I did 11 years at Stronsay school.

In 2024 I gained an A grade in National 5 Music, and National 4 passes in English, Mathematics, Geography, Physics and Chemistry.

I played the fiddle in the school band and also played with the Stronsay Silver Darlings music group.


Reference for Stronsay School

Dr. Petra McLay, Head teacher. 01857 616246

petra.mclay@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Skills

  • Joinery skills - proficient in the use of woodwork tools As part of my Woodwork course I was able to follow patterns and diagrams to construct different pieces such as a wine stool, wooden toolbox, and a box with hinge lid and used various joint techniques
  • Tool proficiency - competent in using spanners, drills, plane, lathe and commonly used woodwork tools
  • Safety compliance - the course made me aware of issues like dangers in the work area, such as wearing gloves, dust masks, safety goggles etc

Timeline

school student

Kirkwall Grammar School
08.2024 - 06.2025

School student

Stronsay Junior High School
08.2012 - 06.2024
Sam Whiteman