Curriculum Vitae
Miles Darby
73 Comercial road
Machen
CF838PG
Mobile: 07950666641

milesjd@hotmail.co.uk
D.O.B: 29/04/1992
Driving Licence: Full,clean

PERSONAL PROFILE:
I'm a positive, energetic person who works well within a team and as an individual, having experience in both following as a team member and successfully leading teams. With an eager and pragmatic approach to learning new skills and an enjoyment in being driven by a new challenge, I use the skills working in different industries both in the UK and internationally to help me progress and succeed.
 
Outdoor Qualifications:
Remote First Aid (16hr)
NVQ Sport and Recreation activity leadership Level 2
Basic Expedition Leader’s Award (BEL)
British Orienteering Federation Award (BOF)
Walking group leader trained
NCFE level 2 bush craft survival and wilderness living
RYA level 2 powerboat
BCU level 1 coach
BCU level 2 coach trained
BCU 3 star sea
BCU 4 star sea
BCU foundation safety and rescue award
BCU white water safety and rescue
BCU coastal navigation and tidal planning
Trail cycle leader award
RLSS bronze medallion
GNAS Archery award
Small Bore Air Rifle Award

EDUCATION: 
Merthyr Tydfil College: 2009-2011
BTEC National Certificate Sport (Outdoor)

St David’s Catholic College:2008-2009
AS level: History,French, English Literature, and English Language.

Cathays High School:2003-2008
9 GCSE’s A*-C including: English Lit. English Lang. Science, French &Maths

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Preseli Venture, feb 2018-present
I currently work at preseli venture running surfing, coasteering and sea kayak trips.
Blue Ocean Adventures, May 2017-Nov 2017
I worked as the main crew member on a RIB boat running wildlife adventure tours
Ski Amis, Nov 2016-May2017
I worked in the french alps as a chalet host and transfer driver.
Voyager Adventure, March 2016-Aug 2016
I spent 3 months working in Spain delivering outdoor adventurous activities for school groups.
Sealyham Activity Centre, March15-july 15
During my time at Sealyham I worked as a multi-activity instructor and group mentor. The majority of the work was with school children aged 8-15, however there was a wide range of ages and abilities of clients.
Kilve Court Outdoor Residential Centre, Feb14-Nov 14
 I worked at an outdoor education centre in Somerset. We provided education through outdoor adventurous activities such as mountain biking, abseiling, archery and climbing.
Venture Centre Feburary 12-Oct 12, April 13- Oct 13
I worked at an outdoor activities centre in the Isle of Man for two summer seasons. Originally I was part of an apprentice scheme then went back as a qualified instructor the next season. 

I also have other work experience including farming, gardening, retail, labouring and bar work.

LEISURE INTERESTS:
During my spare time I am involved in various activities; I am a keen surfer and surf regularly at different spots around South Wales. I am also an enthusiastic kayaker and paddle as much as I can for recreation and training.

References available on request.