JAMES WILLIAM SYMONDS

Kenilworth, *** The Loan, Loanhead, Scotland, EH20 9AL

Phone: +447***-***-***

Email: addl9g@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

I completed my studies at the University of St Andrews, Scotland in 2019. Since then I have been working full-time to gain further work experience in a restaurant and bar setting to save funds whilst I applied for my Canadian work permit.

In addition to my work experience, I am a qualified field hockey coach and umpire. I have travelled extensively and worked as a camp counsellor for three consecutive summer seasons in America.

EDUCATION

University of St Andrews Sep 2015 to Jun 2019

Diploma in Higher Education

George Watson’s College, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Scotland 2000-2014

Advanced Highers

Chemistry, Applied Mathematics: Statistics

Highers

Chemistry, Graphic Communication, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, English

Other qualifications and experience

UKCC (UK Coaching Certificate) Level 1 2016

National Progress Award Scottish Bagpipes SCQF Level 5 2014

Full UK Driving Licence 2013

Child Protection and Confidentiality course (PVQ) 2013

Explorer Belt (Scout Association) 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Vic, St Marys Place, St Andrews, Scotland Aug 2019 to present

Bar Supervisor

In charge of stock orders, rotation and stock control. Designing staff rotas, training new employees, organising and managing late night events. Utilised MICROS and Oracle systems to track sales of all products to maximise sales.

The Vic, St Marys Place, St Andrews, Scotland Sep 2018 to July 2019

Bartender

Working in a fast-paced, bistro restaurant in the heart of St Andrews. Setting up and managing social events.

University of St Andrews, Scotland Apr 2018 to Apr 2019

Men’s Vice President, University Hockey Club

Main duties revolved around the organisation of the men’s section of the University Hockey Club, leading the men’s sub-committee, assisting the President and Director of Hockey.

Symonds Computing Ltd, Loanhead, Scotland Sep 2016 to Apr 2020

Accounts Assistant (part-time)

Working for my mother’s company, preparing monthly accounts and expenses.

Hosmer Point, Craftsbury Common, Vermont, USA Jun-Aug 2018, Jun-Aug 2017,

Jun-Aug 2016

Camp counsellor

Teaching 5 classes per day to children aged 9-15, including sailing, lifeguarding, tennis, football, bagpipes and rugby. Other duties include organising daily themes, assisting camp directors and leading field trips.

University of St Andrews, Scotland Sep 2016-Apr 2017

Hockey coach.

Coached the University’s Women’s 6th XI, teaching basics through to game-like scenarios, resulting in the team playing their first ever match.

Brisbane Boys’ College, Brisbane, Australia Apr-Jun 2015

Casual groundsman

Assisted groundsmen and janitors with jobs around the school campus whilst on my gap year.

The Galleon Club, George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, Scotland Aug 2012-Sep 2015

Pool lifeguard (part-time)

Monitored pool safety, attending to customers with enquiries and requests. Continuous training to keep Lifeguard and First Aid Certificates updated.

TRAVELLING & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Gap year Sep 2014-Jul 2015

Attended language school in Madrid for 3 months, progressing from Beginners to Intermediate Spanish and travelled in Australia for 6 months.

Malawi charity work Oct 2012

Fundraising for three Scottish charities based in Malawi. Duties involved constructing an irrigation system in a primary school, assisted in building an outside shelter and toilets, creating a vegetable garden and duck pond. Teaching of local primary school children.

Hockey coach Sep 2015-Apr 2019

Volunteer hockey coach at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

I play the bagpipes and was a member of my school pipe band from junior school until I left in 2014. I still play the bagpipes at social events and weddings.

I played field hockey throughout my university career and was a member of the Men’s 2nd XI team while being actively involved in the organisation of the club in roles such as Vice-President, Publicity & Alumni Officer and Club Relations Officer.

REFEREES

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