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Sue Luck

Crowborough

Summary

Skills I have gained along the way that would be relevant to a career in counselling.

- Communication

Listening and understanding patient/customer/staff requirements, expectations and needs. With this has come a respect and patience for people in general.

Self knowledge

The unlimited value in self knowledge and subsequent understanding of the self in relation to others. That gaining self knowledge is a continuum

- Courage, endurance and determination

Running a business on my own has required me to believe in myself, take chances, and keep going when it feels as if everything is against me.

- Curiosity

There is always so much to learn, to extend understanding of how life works but also to find peace within that life.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Gardener

Self Employed
East Sussex and Kent
11.2023 - Current
  • Mowed, trimmed and fertilised green spaces.
  • Removed weeds regularly, promoting healthier growth for desired plants.
  • Discussed long and short-term plans directly with clients, offering invaluable advice relating to proper gardening.
  • Coordinated with other gardeners for larger landscaping projects-team efficiency increased as a result.

Shop Proprietor

Self Employed/ Director of Saltmarsh Art Materials
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
11.1998 - 02.2023

Stock, staff and customer management.

Responsible for accounts, PAYE, recruitment, all financials

  • Evaluated workplace practices and standard operating procedures to make improvements.
  • Complied with quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Dealt with client complaints swiftly, maintaining positive reputation.
  • Implemented updated health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance.
  • Liaised with suppliers to build and maintain excellent working relationships.
  • Regularly reviewed staff skills and knowledge about operations and daily workplace tasks.

Relocated and restored a fading 150 year old business

  • Aligned business activities strategically to achieve growth targets.
  • Cultivated strong supplier relationships to secure competitive prices.

Shop Manager

Fast Lane Motorcycles
Hildenborough, Kent
02.1997 - 08.1998

Customer Service, managing motorbike sales/ repairs

Stock Management

Paye and Vat control

Painter/Decorator

Self Employed
Kent and East Sussex
09.1993 - 03.1997

Education

City and Guilds in Practical Horticulture - Horticulture

Plumpton College
Plumpton, East Sussex
09.2024 - 06.2025

Diploma In Integrative Counselling - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Wealden College
East Sussex
09.2013 - 07.2014

NVQ Level 4 - Leadership and Management

North Kent College
Dartford
09.2011 - 09.2012

Foundation Degree in Arts - Fine art

West Kent College
Tonbridge, Kent
09.2008 - 07.2012

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

Tunbridge wells Counselling Centre
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
09.1995 - 07.1996

City and Guilds - Decorative paint effects and design

Tunbridge wells Adult Ed Centre
Tunbridge wells, Kent
09.1994 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Arts 2 years - Humanities

Open University
UK
10.1982 - 08.1984

SRN - General Nursing

Royal Free Hospital
London
09.1977 - 12.1980

O Levels x 10 A Level x 1 -

Hemel Hempstead School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
1975 - 1977

Interests

I am lucky to be physically fit and enjoy rock climbing, hiking, long distance walking and gym workouts

I upholster antique chairs, enjoy all kinds of sewing and knitting

Bush craft, basketry and gardening

Vouluntary work - gardening weekly at Tablehurst Farm in Forest Row

Timeline

City and Guilds in Practical Horticulture - Horticulture

Plumpton College
09.2024 - 06.2025

Gardener

Self Employed
11.2023 - Current

Diploma In Integrative Counselling - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Wealden College
09.2013 - 07.2014

NVQ Level 4 - Leadership and Management

North Kent College
09.2011 - 09.2012

Foundation Degree in Arts - Fine art

West Kent College
09.2008 - 07.2012

Shop Proprietor

Self Employed/ Director of Saltmarsh Art Materials
11.1998 - 02.2023

Shop Manager

Fast Lane Motorcycles
02.1997 - 08.1998

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

Tunbridge wells Counselling Centre
09.1995 - 07.1996

City and Guilds - Decorative paint effects and design

Tunbridge wells Adult Ed Centre
09.1994 - 06.1996

Painter/Decorator

Self Employed
09.1993 - 03.1997

Bachelor of Arts 2 years - Humanities

Open University
10.1982 - 08.1984

SRN - General Nursing

Royal Free Hospital
09.1977 - 12.1980

O Levels x 10 A Level x 1 -

Hemel Hempstead School
1975 - 1977
Sue Luck