Lauren Cousins
Cell: 604-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Hull University: Degree (2008) BA Theatre with Production Management
Hornsea School and Language College: Higher Education (2003 – 2005) Drama, Media, Film studies. Computer Skills-
Stage 3, Caring for others Level 3.
Additional Qualifications: CSIA Level 2, IDP Level 1, Food Safe 101, First Aid.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Childcare provider: (2012-Current)
Coordinating schedules, using effective communication between myself, parents and other care givers.
Customizing and delivering a curriculum that suits the needs and ages of the children. Helping implement
goals and guiding them to succeeding them. Responsible for personal development and implementing safe
play.
Whistler Blackcomb: (2012-2014)
DFX Mentor Co-coordinator: Interviewing, hiring and scheduling of new student employees. Responsible for
delivering company policies and procedures and developing an end of season review assessing their progress.
DFX Bike Coach: Responsible for the development of each child’s skills, reaching personal goals and assessing
their progress. Implementing safety guidelines and procedures.
Whistler Kids Ski Instructor: (2009-2014)
Mentor: Collaborating with my supervisor to implement and develop training programs. Assist new employees
develop their personal tool box whilst reaching both personal and professional goals.
Ski Coach: Responsible and accountable for the development and safety of each child’s progress on hill.
Assessing their development whilst helping them achieve their goals.
Resort Municipality of Whistler Program Leader: (2011-2013)
Responsible for the development of children’s educational and personal needs. Coordinating and customizing
a curriculum. Deliver the programs policies and procedures. Accountable for the child’s safety and well-being.
EAC Language College Program Coordinator: (2010)
Responsible for the organization and logistical management of up to 150 international students. Responsible
for developing extra-curricular activities. Making sure safety policies and procedures are delivered and met.
Producing and developing Events fitting to each group’s needs.
Esprit Holidays Program Facilitator: (2008-2009)
Responsible for the well-being of children on and off a ski hill. Implementing new structures, activities and
curriculum. Coordinating schedules. Organizing children Events to fit the resort and fulfill the expectations of
both the company and the clients.
Lamb and Lion Inn. Hotel and Bar Supervisor (2008)
Responsible for front of house, kitchen, bar, housekeeping and restaurant staff. Accountable for the delivery of
policies and procedures. Making sure company standards and guidelines are met. Assessing the personal
development of staff and making sure company goals are achieved.
Burton Agnes: Dance and Drama Workshop Co-ordinator: (2008)
Responsible for the development of an afterschool program. Developing children’s understanding of Dance
and Drama whilst collaborating with co-workers to produce an end of season performing Event.
Touring show: Fewer Emergencies. Costume Supervisor: (2008)
Responsible for a team of designers, assistants, make-up artists, dress fitters, seamstresses. Organizing
fittings, attending rehearsals, reviewing and managing budgets. Reliable for team Events and socials
Show: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Production Manager: (2007)
Responsible for the recruitment and management of cast and crew. Rehearsal scheduling, financial
management, audition process.
Collaborating between creative, technical and financial interests. Assessing the progress of each area. Reliable
for the organization of Team Events and socials.
Show: Saucy Jacks and the Space Vixens. Costume Assistant: (2007)
Assisting the Costume Supervisor with organizing and scheduling cast fittings, booking spaces, attending
rehearsals.
Making, maintaining and developing costumes.