1. Alex James Francis
2 Angel Avenue Mobile: 07894725302
Bishops Park Email: aj.francis@hotmail.co.uk
Gateshead D.O.B: 07/01/1990
NE8 3FB
A hard working, positive and conscientious individual who believes in giving his best in everything he
does.Additional strengths include independence, self discipline and the ability to work when under
pressure.Now looking to pursue a career in a progressive,people orientated environment.
Education
March 2016
MAERSK Training, North Shields
IRATA LEVEL 1 ROPE ACCESS
SPEC-WAH - Health, safety and environment specialist working at height
Collingwood Steet, Pearson Professional Centres, Newcastle
SPEC – WAH - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST WORKING
AT HEIGHTS
CSCS CARD
September 2008 – June 2009
Gateshead Academy for Sports College
CYQ level 2 teaching exercise and fitness
Level 3 higher leader’s award
June 2006 – 2008
Newcastle United Football Club Academy
NVQ Level 3 in Sports performance
BTEC level 3 national certificate in sport performance and excellence
BTEC level 3 national award in sport performance and excellence
NVQ Activity Leadership level 2 in coaching
Completed Child Protection course
Completed First Aid course
2001 - 2006 Joseph Swan School
8 GCSE’S and GNVQ in ICT
Maths -B Science – C Business Studies- C
English Literature – C P.E –C Technoglogy -C
English language – C I.C.T.- Pass
Skills Developed
Throughout my life, I have been able to adapt my skills effectively to get the best solutions. I have
learnt how to process a large amount of information and use it appropriately to meet specific learning
outcomes and requirements of the work set. Throughout my working years, learning the importance of
planning and good time keeping helped me complete various qualifications whilst working.
My various qualifications has proved that I possess:
Good communication in verbal, written and presentational forms
2. Exceptional ability to communicate to people at all levels
Very good ability to share knowledge
Good self-motivation and high level of commitment to learning
Strict time-keeping
Exceptional ability to learn range of skills and implement where necessary
Work Experience
Pro-Fix Installations ltd - January 2014 – present
My roll at Pro-fix is to be part of a production team on the fabrication side of the business and
deliveries. I am either in the warehouse making cavity closers,glazing windows and constructing
doors before despatched to be fitted to the new build houses.I organise deliveries so I have a good
knowledge of all the north east through going to our different sites.On site I am also able to fit
windows and doors to the new build houses.
NAC Agency Nissan Driver - September 2011 – January 2014
Working as part of a team at NAC Agency,an agency linked with Nissan my job consisted of
transferring new cargo on to vessels and in the Nissan compound. Vans, cars, pickups, jeeps, all
different types of transport were required to be dispatched and was my job to be part of the production
by driving the vehicles to the specific vessel. Shifts varied depending on how much cargo we have to
dispatch. I have good experience for driving for long periods during a day’s work.
Hiregate Vehicle Rental - October 2010 – September 2011
The job at Hiregate involved vehicle deliveries to its allocated location. Valeting if necessary.I drove
all types of vehicles. They would be delivered Nationwide. Long periods of driving were a big part of
this job. I am a very focused person and can stay concentrated for long periods of time without being
distracted. This is a high demand when driving for a long time. We would work as part of a team if
delivering the same area or if you were going to a specific place on yourown you would work
independently.
Gateshead Football Club & Coaching - June 2009 – October 2010
Gained a professional contract with Gateshead Football club playing in the blue square conference
premier. Along with playing football I also coached children on evenings and school holidays at local
schools and colleges. It consisted ofteaching them a variety of multi skill tasks,different sports and
games that would suit their age criteria.
Gateshead Academy for Sport College - September 2008 – June 2009
I studied at Gateshead College on a 1 year course doing 15 hours of education a week. Passed the CYQ
level 2 gym instructing course and the level 3 higher leader award. Along with the education I also
represented the college first football team.
Newcastle Utd. Football Club - June 2006 – June 2008
Completed a 2 year scholarship programme at Newcastle United Football Club. This consisted of
training five days a week, Monday to Friday, consisting of two weights sessions and twelve football
sessions,which were a mixture of individual technique and team work sessions,each session lasting
30-40 minutes. A Saturday was the competitive league games, with Sunday being our day off. In
addition to the football side, the scholarship also entailed an education programme, which involved
three college lessons a week, on a Monday afternoon and Thursday all day. Subjects studied include
(as above).
Achievements & Honours
Gaining a Scholarship at Newcastle United Football Club
Making first team debut for Newcastle United in a friendly against Hull City
Winning the National Champions Cup with Gateshead Academy for Sports College
3. Representing England Colleges National Football Team 2009
Gateshead Academy for sports college student of the year 2009
Gateshead Academy for sport college footballer of the year 2009
Additional Information
Computing and IT:
- Microsoft Project & full Microsoft Package (Word, Excel etc)
Full UK Driving licence
- Experience in driving all types of vehicles from cars to HGV.
Outside Interests
I am hugely interested in sport as highlighted by an early interest in a potential career when
participating from a young age. I am a keen gymenthusiast and enjoy keeping fit. I feel this gives me a
fresh perspective and a diversion away from my regular routine.
References
Paul Bryson Mr Brian Clark
Sunderland Academy Football Coach Newcastle Utd. Football Club
07739 952558 07717 511912
