Description

British citizen on working holiday visa that currently expires on the 3rd of December but I am looking to extend my visa another year. 3 years direct experience within the UK and European adventure tourism industry and 3 years studying outdoor adventure at university level attaining a Bachelors degree with honors.

 

Phone: 02108612962

Email: alan89robinson@gmail.com

About me

I’m highly motivated and enthusiastic recently completing a 10,000km cycle ride around and across New Zealand. Now looking to work  until the end of my working Holiday Visa which is valid until December. I have experience in a variety of roles from retail to hospitality and catering. Outdoor activity instruction to corporate relationship management. I have a proven track record in customer service and sales, and experienced working in and managing teams of people as well as working independently. Adept at using Microsoft office programs as well as working with bespoke booking systems. Confident in clear communication face to face via telephone and email.

 

Recent Job Roles

Freelance outdoor instructor: From May 2017

Working with a variety of companies delivering hill walking, climbing, high ropes and cycling experiences across the UK and Europe. (Qualifications: UK Summer Mountain Leader (MLTUK), Climbing Wall Instructor (CWA), Single Pitch Climbing Award (trainee), Mountain Bike Leader Level 2, 16hour outdoor first aid  -Valid until May 2019, BA hons degree outdoor adventure and education, various ‘in house’ certifications)

 

International Cycling Events Manager – Adventure Café : March 2015 – May 2017

Responsible for the sales, management and delivery of cycling events and multi activity challenge events for charities, corporate partners and individual groups across the UK and Europe. Working within a small office team balancing administrative and sales work with exceptional delivery of events, working with corporate partners including Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank as well as internationally recognized charities. Including Tear Fund, GOSH, Laureus and Shelter Box.

 

Student Liaison Officer – Bridgwater University College – 2014 – 2015

Responsible for the welfare and safeguarding of students in residential accommodation. Ensuring appropriate standards for student accommodation were adhered to inline with Ofsted regulations, and providing a variety of evening and weekend activities for students from the age of 16 – 25. As well as providing support for there studies

 

Job roles pre 2014:

Kitchen Assistant – Now and Zen Fesitavl Noodles & JD Weatherspoons (2012 – 2017)  – All elements of meal preparation adhering to UK food hygiene standards, at festivals and also in large kitchen with high number of covers

Insurance call handler – Property Consortium (2014)  Various work relating to home insurance policies, Speaking with customers claiming, arranging surveyors/contractors, after care, general email and data recording

Retail Assistant – Cotswold Outdoor (2012 – 2014) – Sales, stock taking, supervision

Water Garden Landscape Labourer– (2007 – 2014)-  Part time gardening / building work on term holidays

House keeping/ Kitchen Porter / Waiter / Housekeeping – Bindon Country Hotel

(2007 – 2009) Variety of hospitality roles in 4* Country house

Retail Assistant – Tesco – (2006 – 2008) UK supermarket, tills, bakery and stock replenishment

Academic Qualifications

BA Hons Degree 2:1 – Outdoor Adventure Education

A level Engligh Language (B)

A level Psychology (C)

GSCE Maths (B)

GCSE Engligh Language & Literature (A/A)

GSCE Science dual award (A/A)