Personal Summary

Motivated and proactive 16-year-old awaiting GCSE results, eager to apply practical skills and a strong work ethic to a dynamic role. Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and a keen interest in developing hands-on abilities through diverse work experiences in construction, plumbing, gardening, DIY, and painting. Seeking opportunities as an electrical apprenticeship.

Skills

• Practical Skills: Plumbing (basic), DIY, Gardening, Painting, Tool Handling, Minor Repairs.
• Personal Skills: Initiative, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Strong Work Ethic, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability, Attention to Detail.
• IT Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Social Media (for professional networking).

Work Experience

• Demonstrated leadership and initiative by proactively seeking out and securing various odd job opportunities within the local community through social media networking.
• Successfully completed small projects related to gardening (e.g., weeding, tidying), general DIY repairs, and painting tasks for various clients.

Housing Executive            |          Summer 2023 – Summer 2024

• Shadowed a senior team member, gaining valuable insight into the operations of a large housing organization.
• Learned foundational skills related to plumbing, including pipe fitting, leak detection, basic maintenance.
• Assisted with various construction-related tasks and odd DIY jobs, developing practical hands-on abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Observed and understood professional standards of safety and efficiency in a practical work environment.

Education History | Ballymena Academy Sep 2020 – Jun 2025

• GCSEs (Results Awaiting - Expected: August 2025)
• Subjects studied - Mathematics, English, English Media, Double Award Science, Technology & Design, Construction, Occupational Studies, Business Studies.

 Education and Personal Development

• Awaiting CGSE results (Aug 2025)
• Previous work experience – housing executive
• Interests in sports mainly Boxing – training 4 evenings per week, demonstrating hard work and dedication
• Contributed to the school football team's victory in the school’s cup, demonstrating teamwork and dedication

References

Daniel Glenn (previous mentor during work experience) - Available upon request