Thomas Challenger
Meierskappel,Switzerland
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable professional with proven leadership abilities and 5+ years of experience creating supportive environments for diverse populations in both structured and high-pressure settings. Experience spanning refugee support and childcare services, combining keen situational awareness with interpersonal warmth to maintain operational flow during peak demands. Adept at multitasking with precision while embracing hands-on responsibilities—from logistics coordination to facility management. Currently pursuing a BSc in Neuroscience at the University of Bristol, offering analytical thinking and a strong work ethic to enhance team performance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4048
4048
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer for Ukrainian Refugees
Cantonal Social Welfare Office of Zug
Risch, Zug
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Led volunteer recruitment and team management, optimising support resources
- Established regional donation management system to provide refugees with needed items
- Developed and ran recreational activities for Ukrainian children
- Assisted food service and cleaning at community gatherings.
Freelance Childcare Provider
Lucy Thomas
Zug, Switzerland
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Cared for three children—including one with autism—on five separate occasions throughout year
- Organised and facilitated recreational activities
- Ensured adherence to bedtime routines and administered medication to each child
- Maintained household cleanliness and order in evenings
Volunteer youth worker
AOZ
Zurich, Switzerland
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Coordinated donation logistics for refugee families
- Planned and led children's recreational activities including sports, arts, and cooking
- Served meals in community dining facility
- Organized off-site family excursions featuring nature hikes and seasonal events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Bristol
United Kingdom 09/2024 -
Diploma of Higher Education -
ISZL
Switzerland 08/2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs -
Lucerne International School
Switzerland 02/2022 - 06.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Organisation
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Excel
- Adobe Lightroom
Languages
English
Native
German
Elementary (A2)
Affiliations
- Hiking/Wild Camping
- Language Learning (German)
- Volunteering
- Coding (python)
- Photography
Timeline
Freelance Childcare Provider
Lucy Thomas
03.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer for Ukrainian Refugees
Cantonal Social Welfare Office of Zug
05.2022 - 04.2024
Volunteer youth worker
AOZ
09.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Bristol
09/2024 -
Diploma of Higher Education -
ISZL
08/2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs -
Lucerne International School
02/2022 - 06.2022
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