Skye Coley
Young professional currently working as a lifeguard for Serco from July 2025 to present.
I am looking to develop my skills and experience through further employment. I am open minded, flexible and looking to utilise my initiative and punctuality to enhance my career. I am a reliable and approachable individual with a positive attitude, and I remain committed to making the most of opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Contact:
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27 Prospect Way, Walsall, WS2 7FB
Employment History:
January 2025 – March 2025: Housekeeper, Boltight, Walsall
-Cleaning offices, kitchens, toilets and other workplace areas across six different industrial units.
-Carrying out administrative tasks for up to an hour each day, including logging data, sorting and filing paperwork, and completing other ad hoc office-based duties.
-Taking pride in keeping high standards of cleanliness to support a safe and professional environment.
-Working independently and showing initiative to complete tasks efficiently without supervision.
-Demonstrating flexibility and commitment by working early mornings and unsociable hours to meet the needs of the business.
-Thriving in a busy, fast-paced setting, regularly liaising with the manager to ensure all tasks were completed to the expected standard.
January 2024 – July: Door-to-door sales representative, Amber Windows, Wolverhampton
-Demonstrating the ability to handle rejection, speaking to around 100 people per day, aiming to sign 3 people up per day, selling windows and conservatories.
-Showing strong emotional intelligence, adapting to adapting to a wide range of personality types on the doorstep.
-Exceeding weekly targets more often than not, therefore promoted to a leadership role in my second month where I’d train new starts.
-Developing my level of mental toughness, always demonstrating a positive attitude, in spite of the difficulties of the job.
-Ultimately proving my unwavering confidence and self-belief to reach my targets regardless of the territory, circumstances or people I meet at the door.
Lifeguard – June 2025-October 2025, Sutton Coldfield
-took on roles of cleaning different areas of the building
-took on the responsibility of ensuring all lives were safe and all equipment was correctly maintained
Warehouse/production- November 2025- March 2026, Walsall, Lodar
-Was responsible for the production of the products and equipment used
-Packing orders with the right paperwork as well as organising and getting supplies from warehouse
Voluntary Work:
Swimming Teaching Assistant— Aged 13 to 14
-Supporting swim teachers during lessons and helping young children develop skills and confidence in the water.
-Gaining early experience of responsibility, communication and working with others in a structured environment.
Education:
Qualifications:
-Lifeguard NPLQ: Swimming Grade 10
-Level 1 Diploma in Sport
June 2025 – August 2025: Employability Course for Recent School Leavers, Crystal Pathways, Walsall
-Demonstrated initiative by successfully gaining a place on an employability course designed to improve job prospects for recent school leavers.
-Developed communication skills through collaboration with a diverse group of professionals and peers.
-Built confidence by delivering presentations both individually and as part of a group to fellow course participants and staff.
-I was the first student to find a job on the course and was thereafter working as a teaching assistant, supporting others with their work experience and CVs, providing advice where required.
September 2023 – August 2024: Walsall College: Sport and Fitness VTQ Pathway
-Completed a practical, hands-on course focused on improving personal fitness, building confidence and developing healthy, active habits suitable for all ability levels.
-Gained knowledge of how the body works, the benefits of regular exercise and how to support others to lead healthier lifestyles through sport and physical activity.
-Planned and led basic warm-ups and group sessions, building confidence in leadership and learning how to motivate and support others in a structured environment.
-Set personal fitness goals, reflected on progress throughout the course and developed positive routines to support physical and mental wellbeing.
References:
Boltight: HR Manager, Oliver Bartschi
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Boltight: senior colleague Robert Williams
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