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DAVID CATTERALL
Sievekingsalle 190c (C/O Kettig) 22111 Hamburg, Germany
Telephone: +4915122151186
Email: david.catterall224@gmail.com
PROFILE.
A dedicated and diligent graduate, possessing a comprehensive knowledge of the German language, culture
and society as a result of doing a joint honours course in German and European Studies. Possesses many
transferable skills to enable employment within a wide range of professions.
Demonstrates attention to detail when undertaking research and analysis and during the preparation of key
reports for verbal and written presentations. Utilises exceptional interpersonal skills and communication
abilities to build positive relationships with fellow students, lecturers, employees and customers. Capable of
working effectively on own initiative and proven in achieving set targets, deadlines and objectives.
A valuable team player, who thrives in a challenging working environment.
EDUCATION SUMMARY
Canon Slade C of E School, Bradshaw Brow Bolton 2003-2008
GCSE: English Language
English Literature
German
Maths
Spanish
Religious Studies
History
Double Science
Bolton Sixth Form College, Smithills Dean Road Bolton 2008-2010
A/S Level: English Language and Literature
A2 Level: German
A2 Level: Spanish
A2 Level: Communication and Culture
Nottingham Trent University 2010-2014
BA German and European Studies.
CAREER SUMMARY.
2002-2010 Christ Church, Chorley New Road, Bolton
 Assisting the Vicar and church Warden’s in the preparation of a large church for Sunday worship.
Preparing the distribution hymn and service books, assisting in providing Holy Communion and
receiving the collection. Recording details of numbers in attendance and counting and recording the
money received from the collection.
 Assisting elderly and disabled people to enter and exit the church grounds safely.
2008-2012 Dr. Littlewood and Partners, Pikes Lane Medical Centre BL3 5HP.
During each holiday period from University has become a valued member of the Medical Centre
administration team.
 Provided a first point of contact to the Medical Centres multi cultured customers whilst working in
reception. Dealing with them in an orderly, respectful and courteous manner whilst evaluating the
seriousness of any condition.
 Arrange appointments for customers to see their respective Doctor.
 Complete a wide range of administrative roles including recording pati ent details onto the practices
computer database, recording the treatment provided next appointment details, details received
from other specialist hospitals and accident and emergency departments.
 Produced and provided confidential patient information at the request of solicitors and legal
representatives.

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 Handed prescriptions to patients ensuring that they are the correct patient to whom the prescription
has been issued.
2012, Manchester United Television (MUTV), Work experience.
 Shadowing in the production offices of a 24-hour club TV channel, gaining experience of research,
news-gathering, video and sound editing, script-writing,web production and handling breaking news.
 Experience of a live studio and gallery, learning about the various roles i nvolved and the importance
of each in getting a programme to air.
2012-2013, British Council Language Assistent, Staatliche Handelsschule Holstenwall, Holstenwall 14-17 D-
20355, Hamburg Germany.
 Shadowed teachers in their lessons.
 Prepared and conducted own lessons.
 Attended staff meetings.
 Liaised staff about educational development.
 Assisted students’ progress and develop their English skills and assisted the students with
presentation and exam preparations.
2014-Date, British Council Language Assistant, Matthais-Claudius-Gymnasium, Witthöfftstraße 8, 22041
Hamburg, Germany
 Shadowed teachers in lessons.
 Prepared and conducted own lessons
 Liaised staff about educational development.
 Prepared and conducted Cambridge First Certificate after school lessons (Arbeitsgemeinschaft).
 Assisted students’ progress and develop their English skills.
TRAINING.
Held a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLC) since 2008, and in first aid, pool management and pool
safety.
KEY IT SKILLS.
Microsoft Office Package, Powerpoint, Internet, Email
PERSONAL DETAILS.
Health – Non-Smoker
Driving Licence – Full – Clean since April 2010
LANGUAGES
English C2
German C1
Spanish B2
Italian A2
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES.
 Watching Football as a season ticket holder for both Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers. Also
watching football in lower leagues in England and the Bundesliga in Germany.
 Played football weekly with Magdala Football Club whilst studying in Nottingham.
 Play Cricket weekly for Nottingham Trent University and THCC Rot Gelb Hamburg in Germany.
 During breaks in term time assist in coaching an under 18’s team in the Bolton and Bury District
Football League.
 Excellent long distance swimmer.
 Play golf and enjoy cycling.
References are available on request.