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Thomas Grant

Thomas Grant

Southend-on-Sea,Essex

Summary

Energetic individual driven to inspire and teach others joys of surfing. Proficient in communication and leadership, coupled with strong swimming and first aid skills. Committed to fostering safe and fun learning environment, enhancing students' confidence and abilities in water.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Surf instructor

Stoked Surf School
Perranporth, Cornwall
07.2025 - Current
  • Monitored weather conditions, ensuring safe surfing environment.
  • Enhanced client's surfing ability by providing tailored coaching sessions.
  • Provided safety briefings for improved customer safety standards.
  • Promoted love for surfing by sharing personal experiences and techniques.
  • Taught customers how to read wave sequences to improve their timing skills.

SEN Support Assistant

Hanson Recruitment
Bristol
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided one to one support for children with emotional or learning difficulties aged 11-16 at schools in Bristol.
  • Day to day my goal was to connect with these children to make them feel safe and comfortable at school, while pushing them to learn to the best of their abilities.

Internal Audit Intern

BNY Mellon
London
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted in handling internal audits for more senior members of staff
  • Completed individual project in a timely manner to assist the internal audit team

Insurance Technician

Choice Insurance Agency
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
09.2016 - 10.2020
  • Completed training as both a broker and underwriter.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Directly communicated with clients on a daily basis.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.

Education

Master of Arts - International Security and Development

Swansea University
Swansea
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Swansea University
Swansea
09.2020 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Time-management
  • Self-motivation
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Decision making
  • Written and oral communication
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Former competitive swimmer and amateur open water swimmer

Certification

  • ISA Level One - July 2025
  • Surf Rescue and First Aid - Durban Lifeguard Academy - March 2025

Timeline

Surf instructor

Stoked Surf School
07.2025 - Current

SEN Support Assistant

Hanson Recruitment
10.2024 - 01.2025

Master of Arts - International Security and Development

Swansea University
09.2023 - 09.2024

Internal Audit Intern

BNY Mellon
06.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Swansea University
09.2020 - 07.2023

Insurance Technician

Choice Insurance Agency
09.2016 - 10.2020

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