Guy Bray
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
A dedicated individual with a strong background in leadership and experience working for HM Forces. I am recognised for my ability to deal with a variety of situations and remain calm under pressure, using relevant planning and decision making skills to facilitate this. I enjoy constantly taking on new challenges, and want to make a positive difference to my community by helping people through difficult times. My work with Samaritans has strengthened my understanding that anyone can experience challenges and that they should still be treated with respect and compassion.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Labourer
CPR Recruitment
Kent
2026.05 - Current
- Worked effectively as part of a team, consistently working towards tight deadlines and having to collaborate with people from a variety of trades to achieve tasks.
- Managed warehouse operations for a delivery company, preparing runs for the drivers in a timely and organised manner while keeping warehouse presentation at a good standard.
- Carried out physically demanding work while always abiding by relevant health and safety regulations.
Customer Assistant
McDonalds
Tonbridge, Kent
2026.04 - 2026.05
- Worked hard towards achieving goals, often staying late or picking up late shifts to help tackle current demand and cover people to better prepare for the next day.
- Dealt effectively with a variety of customers, resolving orders and complaints in a timely and amicable fashion.
Army Officer Training
British Army
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Surrey
2025.05 - 2026.02
- Received intensive leadership training through heavy workloads and long hours.
- Learnt how to operate within a close-knit team, making sure to delegate tasks responsibly while on operation and manage team morale.
- Built mental resilience and learnt how to manage under pressure with limited resources and tight deadlines.
- Dealt with high risk scenarios having to rapidly gain information and execute orders.
- Developed communication skills and the ability to empathise with all ages, backgrounds, and jobs.
Postman
Royal Mail
Sevenoaks, Kent
2024.12 - 2025.04
- Delivered mail in a variety of locations across Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, being exposed to different lifestyles and interacting with people at their doorstep
- Further did shifts as a delivery driver during the busy Christmas period, operating various different vehicles.
- Planned postal routes taking into consideration traffic, van capacity, other peoples routes, and practicality.
Construction Experience
Self-taught
Lima, Peru
2024.08 - 2024.12
- Independently planned and constructed a 25m^2 home extension in Peru, managing all aspects from start to finish.
- Sourced and managed all materials effectively, ensuring budget adherence, consistent progress, client satisfaction, and timeline management.
Education
A-Levels - Geography, Maths, Physics
Guildford County School
Guildford 2022.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs -
Guildford County School
Guildford 2017.09 - 2022.07
Skills
Samaritans Volunteer
Deputy head boy
Sixth form debate lead
DofE - Bronze, Silver, Gold
Cadets fire safety BTEC
CSCS labourers card
Emergency first aid
Physically capable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Labourer
CPR Recruitment
2026.05 - Current
Customer Assistant
McDonalds
2026.04 - 2026.05
Army Officer Training
British Army
2025.05 - 2026.02
Postman
Royal Mail
2024.12 - 2025.04
Construction Experience
Self-taught
2024.08 - 2024.12
A-Levels - Geography, Maths, Physics
Guildford County School
2022.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs -
Guildford County School
2017.09 - 2022.07