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Alan Robinson

Email: alan89robinson@gmail.com

Phone: 02108612962

British Citizen on New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

About me

I’m highly motivated and enthusiastic completing a 10,000km cycle ride around and across New Zealand, and just completing a 750km traverse of the Southern Alps. I’m now looking to work until June 2019. I have experience in a variety of roles; retail, hospitality, catering and Outdoor activity instruction and management -Including managing corporate relationahips.. I have a proven track record in customer service and sales, and experience 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

Retail Assistant June 2018 – November 2018

Working at Gordons outdoor equipment in wellington. Responsible for day to day running of the shop including cashing up, opening/closing and ordering stick from suppliers. As well as sales and general customer service face to face, phone and email

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, 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

Jobs pre 2014:

Kitchen Assistant – Now and Zen Fesitavl Noodles (2012 – 2017)

Retail Assistant – Cotswold Outdoor (2012 – 2014)

Water Garden Landscape Labourer– (2007 – 2014) term holiday part time work

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

(2007 – 2009)

Retail Assistant – Tesco – (2006 – 2008)

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)

GCSE Physical Education (A)

ITC 16 hour Outdoor First Aid – Valid until May 2019