| Nature of Enquiry | To whom it may concern,
I am writing to inquire about work with Sport-ness. I am returning home after five years away working in Australia and New Zealand and want to pursue employment in the sports industry.
Please find my resume below. I would be very grateful for any information/feedback you could give me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours Sincerely
Ben Philcox
Resume
Contact details
Name: Ben Philcox
Address: West Lodge,
Auchlunkart,
Mulben,
By Keith,
Banffshire,
AB55 6XN
Email: bphilcox@hotmail.com
Career objectives
Summary: Having spent the last five years working and living in both Australia and New Zealand I am now returning home to pursue a career within the sports industry. The time spent working abroad has given me invaluable experiences and opportunities to work in varying environments with many different challenges.
I completed an HNC in Sports Coaching and Development and wish to further my professional development through working in this area. I have always been a motivated, outgoing and active person and these qualities would benefit any organization/business.
Education/Qualifications
Institution: Moray College
City/Country: Scotland
Qualifications: * HNC Sports Coaching and Development
* First aid
* Event management
* Food and hygeine
* Teaching/coaching children
* Fitness programmes
* Health and safety
Completed: 1999
Institution: Keith Grammar School
City/Country: Scotland
Qualifications: * Higher English C
* Higher Physical Education C
* Graphic Communication D
* 7 Standard Grades
Completed: 1997
Sports related employment history
Nomads Arts Factory Hostel/Buddha Bar
During my employment as a Sports Events Co-ordinator and Instructor I implemented a daily and weekly program of sporting events for visitors at the Arts Factory Hostel. My role required me to promote, plan and run each session and required me to draw upon my past coaching and events experience.
Start Date: August 2007
End Date: February 2008
Position/Title: Sports Events Co-ordinator and Instructor
Responsibilities/Achievements: * Set up and management of weekly sports events and programs
* Supervision and training of staff
* Stock receiving and control including weekly inventories
* Planning and management of various events
* Risk assessment
* Security/crowd control
Employment history
Stratum Ltd
During my two years of employment for Stratum, A Wellington based construction company, I quickly advanced through the organisation to become a General Foreman in charge of two teams of workers. The job was highly demanding, rewarding and helped me to build upon previous supervisory, organisational and leadership experience.
Start Date: March 2009
End Date: May 2011
Position/Title: General Foreman
Responsibilities/Achievements:
* Schedule and co-ordinate work for two teams of workers
* Liase daily with Site Managers to implement jobs/tasks
* Give safety inductions to new workers
* Estimate man power requirements and materials for various projects and work assignments
* Hiring and dismissing of staff as required
* Communicate and work effectively with all Sub Contractors
Allied Workforce
Start Date: December 2008
End Date: February 2009
Position/Title: Labourer
Responsibilities/Achievements: * Help to supervise a small team
* Key holder
* Distribution of deliveries
* Execution and planning of daily duties
The Dogs Breakfast
Start Date: April 2008
End Date: August 2008
Position/Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Responsibilities/Achievements:
* Supervision of staff
* Planning and delivery of orders
* Organising and dispatching of shipments
* Liase daily with Site Manager to implemet jobs/tasks
The Cherry Lounge
Start Date: March 2008
End Date: July 2008
Position/Title: Commie Chef/Kitchen Hand (part time)
Responsibilities/Achievements: * Assisting Head Chef with meals
* Food preparation
* Cellar management
* Stock control
Arts Factory Hostel/Buddha Bar
Start Date: August 2007
End Date: February 2008
Position/Title: Sports Events Co-ordinator/Supervisor
Responsibilities/Achievements: * Set up and supervision of weekly sports events
* Supervision and training of staff
* Stock receiving and control including weekly inventories
* Planning and management of various events
* Security/crowd control
Mcdonald Holdings
Start Date: May 2007
End Date: Aug 2007
Position/Title: Agricultural Worker
Responsibilities/Achievements: * Working with stock
* Tractor driving
* Fencing
* Hay carting
* (work for my 2nd year visa)
Mohitos Bar and Grill
Start Date: November 2006
End Date: April 2007
Position/Title: Bar Supervisor
Responsibilities/Achievements: * Daily management of bar in Managers absense
* Training new staff
* Stock control and ordering
Skill Summary
Other: * Scottish Rugby Union New Image rugby coach certificate
* Scottish Football Association coaching certificates
* First Aid
* Responsibe Service of Alcohol certificate (RSA) Australia
* Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) Australia
Referees
Stratum Ltd - Grant Harris
Email: g.j.harris@xtra.co.nz
Organisation/Position: Stratum Ltd - Project Manager
Arts Factory/Buddha Bar - Peter Swaby
Email: pswaby@ozemail.com.au
Organisation/Position: Manager, Buddha Bar and Restaurant
More employment history and referees avaliable on request |