Samuel Johnson
Braunton,Devon
Summary
Organised and hard-working individual with a positive can-do attitude. Quick to learn and willing to acquire the skills necessary for any role. Confident working as part of a team or on self-directed tasks. Accustomed to working in busy, customer-facing environments.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Cafe Assistant
Putsborough Beach Cafe
Putsborough, Braunton, Devon
2021.04 - Current
- Served customers, maintaining high standards of customer service and a friendly outlook
- Took food orders, prepared hot drinks and light meals, serving customers to enhance their experience.
- Assisted with daily operations at beach shop and café, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Facilitated effective communication with team members, contributing to seamless service operations.
- Ran a separate 'snack shack' during busy shifts.
- Restocked the café and the beach shop.
- Performed end-of-day cleaning duties, following health and safety regulations and hygiene standards
- Kitchen porter and washing-up duties
Volunteer - Youth Ambassador
Children's Hospice South West
Barnstaple, Devon
2024.09 - Current
- Participated in the Children's Hospice South West Youth Ambassador Scheme, commencing September 2024
- Supported the Community Engagement Team at the hospice at local events, including fundraisers, community events and stalls
- Developed communication and presentation skills as part of the scheme, working with members of the hospice team to support fundraising activities
- Required confident communication with the general public to support the promotion of the charity and explain its aims
- Supporting activities for children and young people at community events as part of awareness raising by the hospice
Babysitter
Local families
Georgeham , Braunton
2025.01 - 2025.12
- Babysat two primary-age children for a local family during evening hours, ensuring their safety and engagement
Volunteer - Surf Life Saving Coaching
Croyde Surf Life Saving Club
Croyde, Devon
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Supervised pool activities and lifesaving training for a group of Nippers, leading their training programme in the pool
- Supported sea-based training sessions during the warmer months, ensuring the safety of participants and encouraging them in often challenging conditions
- Delivered coaching with enthusiasm and supported children to achieve their best by providing constant encouragement and feedback
- Worked alongside youth coaches to coach the 'Nipper's surf life saving groups (primary age children)
Education
A-Levels - Maths, Physics and History
West Buckland School
Barnstaple 2024.09 - 2026.07
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, History, Spanish, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Music
West Buckland School
Barnstaple 2019.09 - 2024.07
One week cookery and chalet skills course - Cooking, cleaning, chalet hosting
Fresh Tracks Chalet School
Cornwall 2026.07 - 2026.07
Skills
- Positive influence with a can-do attitude
- Hardworking with a willingness to try anything
- Self-Motivated initiative
- Excellent communication skills and customer focus
- Organised and efficient time management
Affiliations
- Basketball, running, cooking, drumming, piano, reading and travel.
Accomplishments
Grade 8 Trinity Music Drum (Merit) - 2026
Grade 2 ABRSM Piano (Distinction) - 2025
Grade 4 ABRSM Singing (Merit) - 2025
SLSGB Life Saver Award - 2023
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate - 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze (2023) and Silver (2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
One week cookery and chalet skills course - Cooking, cleaning, chalet hosting
Fresh Tracks Chalet School
2026.07 - 2026.07
Babysitter
Local families
2025.01 - 2025.12
Volunteer - Youth Ambassador
Children's Hospice South West
2024.09 - Current
A-Levels - Maths, Physics and History
West Buckland School
2024.09 - 2026.07
Volunteer - Surf Life Saving Coaching
Croyde Surf Life Saving Club
2023.10 - 2024.04
Cafe Assistant
Putsborough Beach Cafe
2021.04 - Current
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, History, Spanish, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Music
West Buckland School
2019.09 - 2024.07