Zara-Skye Drinkwater
Summary
An energetic, hard working professional with a strong foundation in communication skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking and attention to detail. Demonstrates exceptional time management and lesson planning capabilities, complemented by leadership qualities and creative thinking. Committed to fostering inclusivity practices and adaptability, with a proactive approach to initiatives. Looking to pursue a path into fashion, focusing on country clothing and pursuits, with a strong drive to further education and get involved with a wide variety of tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery Practitioner
Peter Pan Nursery & Preschool
Coventry
06.2022 - Current
Key Responsibilities; Day to day care of children all ages from babies to preschool, planning and carrying out activities to suit targets, creating displays and artwork, liaising with parents and partnership working
Achieved distinction at Level 3 Early Years through apprenticeship working
Event Steward
Weston Lawns Equestrian
09.2022 - 05.2025
Cafe / Event Hand / Steward
Solihull Equestrian Centre
Solihull
01.2022 - 05.2023
Key Responsibilities; working between the café and down on hand with events, serving customers and making/delivering food, organising people and areas in events, stewarding providing information and support to competitors and public, adapting to jobs across the centre
Event Day Assistant
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
03.2021 - 01.2022
Key responsibilities; managed logistics of multiple rings at once across dressage and showjumping, supported the office in tasks, provided support to riders and answered questions, worked alongside judges and guests to meet hospitality needs.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years
ELA - Apprenticeship
03/2024 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Business Studies, Geography, Fashion and Textiles
Princethorpe College
GCSEs -
Princethorpe College
Skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving abilities
Critical thinking
Time management
Lesson planning
Leadership qualities
Creative thinking
Inclusivity practices
Adaptability and initiative
Affiliations
- I have two horses, who I enjoy spending my free time caring for, taking out hacking, training and socialising amongst yard friends.
- I am a dedicated member of my Young Farmers Club, participating in competitions, organising events and supporting friends.
- As a countryside enthusiast, I love getting involved I ventures such as clay shooting, deer management, country fairs and shows.
Accomplishments
Young Farmers Rally 2024 - I achieved a first place prize for my creation of a dress, meeting the brief given to take a charity shop dress and upcycle the garment to the theme of 'Shrek'. Prior to our rally event , I had been travelling around New Zealand for five weeks, resulting in having a week to complete this project.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event Steward
Weston Lawns Equestrian
09.2022 - 05.2025
Nursery Practitioner
Peter Pan Nursery & Preschool
06.2022 - Current
Cafe / Event Hand / Steward
Solihull Equestrian Centre
01.2022 - 05.2023
Event Day Assistant
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
03.2021 - 01.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years
ELA - Apprenticeship
03/2024 - 06/2025
A-Levels - Business Studies, Geography, Fashion and Textiles
Princethorpe College
GCSEs -
Princethorpe College