Talitha Thwaits
Biddulph Moor,Staffordshire
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in cocktail crafting, hospitality standards, and drink mixing techniques, complemented by strong leadership skills and a proven ability to drive results. Adept at cash handling, stock management, and drinks upselling, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in swimming instruction with proficiency in stroke techniques, rescue methods, and disability swimming adaptation, demonstrating adaptability to diverse student needs and group dynamics. Committed to delivering excellence through punctuality, dependability, and a focus on achieving organisational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Swimming instructor
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre
Biddulph, Staffordshire
04.2023 - Current
- Improved confidence of students with personalised instruction.
- Prepared learners for local swimming competitions, achieving commendable results.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards at pool area for a safe environment.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations to provide a safe learning environment for students.
- Implemented creative teaching techniques that helped keep students engaged during lessons.
- Tailored lessons according to individual learner needs, improving their comfort level in water.
Head Supervisor
DV8 Bar
Congleton, Cheshire East
02.2021 - Current
- Improved team morale with regular feedback sessions and recognition of achievements.
- Facilitated conflict resolution amongst team members, promoting a positive working environment.
- Kept abreast of industry trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Coordinated with other department heads for efficient workflow management.
- Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within the team.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for hiring quality staff members.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
Swimming instructor and Water safety officer
Knypersley First School
Biddulph, Staffordshire
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Enhanced skill level of swimmers, resulting in improved performance.
- Provided first aid in emergencies, ensuring safety on premises.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards at pool area for a safe environment.
- Delivered safe and effective swimming lessons by developing engaging lesson plans.
- Worked closely with parents to discuss children's progress and behaviour issues, if any.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations to provide a safe learning environment for students.
- Improved confidence of students with personalised instruction.
- Managed scheduling of classes to ensure timely coverage of curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science Dual Hons - Forensic Science and Criminology
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09.2004 - 06.2008
BTEC NVQ Level 2 - Sport, Exercise and Health Science
Buxton and Leek College
Leek, Staffordshire 09.2002 - 06.2004
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science
Biddulph High School
Biddulph, Staffordshire 09.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
- Cocktail crafting
- Hospitality standards knowledge
- Drink mixing techniques
- Drive for results
- Punctuality and dependability
- Team Leadership
- Cash handling
- Stock management
- Drinks upselling
- Understanding of swimming rules
- Adaptability to student needs
- Swim equipment use
- Disability swimming adaptation
- Managing group dynamics
- Stroke technique mastery
- Rescue techniques proficiency
Timeline
Swimming instructor and Water safety officer
Knypersley First School
05.2024 - 04.2025
Swimming instructor
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre
04.2023 - Current
Head Supervisor
DV8 Bar
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science Dual Hons - Forensic Science and Criminology
Staffordshire University
09.2004 - 06.2008
BTEC NVQ Level 2 - Sport, Exercise and Health Science
Buxton and Leek College
09.2002 - 06.2004
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science
Biddulph High School
09.1999 - 06.2002
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