1. GALE GARDNER
25 WINDERMERE ROAD
SEAHAM
CO DURHAM
SR7 8HN
josgard@yahoo.com
07513675136
PERSONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated, versatile and conscientious individual with the proven ability to adapt to various working
environments offering commitment and dedication at all times. With excellent communication and people skills I am
able to deal with a diverse group of people, offering excellent support and reliance. I am pro-active, cope confidently
and professionally when working under pressure, taking great pride in ensuring work is completed to the highest
standard possible.
WORK HISTORY
Nov-December 2016 PVT Training, Call centre, Sunderland offices. Level 1 and 2 passed.
Febuary 2016 ongoing Keith’s Diner. Seaham Harbour.
March 2016- NOCN. Northumberland College. 8 credits level one.
Training and personal development.
Team work, Job skills.
Sept/Nov 2015 Mission foods operative, (Temp). line work and packing.
Food Hygiene level 2.
Sept 2014 – NOCN Level 1 award in employability. Acumen CEDT
May 2014 – Cat Resourcing, Level 1 & 2 in health and social care.
Feb 10 – Present Volunteer Mentor in Gardening/Horticulture – Shaw Trust, Seaham
• Mentoring service users and volunteers with all aspects gardening.
• Planting and ensuring stock is suitable for sale to the general public and businesses.
• Aiding development skills and organisational skills.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the garden centre to ensure profitability.
• Ordering stock, cash handling and dealing with the general public.
• Organising and hosting functions to raise funds for the charity in order to continue offering support
to those with disabilities.
Sept 03 – 05 Teaching Assistant – Byron Terrace School, Seaham
• Working closely with members of staff, providing support and guidance to students.
• Helping students with reading and writing skills where required.
• Organising visits for students and events such as sports days, field trips and Christmas fairs.
1984 – 1993 Retail/Care/Nanny - Various Abroad
• Working in a number of care/nanny roles as well as retail while travelling to various places with
husband who was a Naval Officer.
• Learning all aspects of care and retail in various different countries.
1982 – 1984 Care Assistant – Milbank House, Seaham
• Starting work on a youth training scheme learning all aspects of care.
• On completion of first year was offered employment on a full time basis supporting service users with
all aspects of care, including personal care.

2. • General housekeeping duties ensuring the home and service users facilities were always kept clean
and tidy.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Nov-Dec 2016 PVT Training, Call Centre, Sunderland. Level 1 and 2..passed.
Feb 2016 Keith’s Diner, seaham Harbour.
Customer service. Food and Hygiene. Cash handling.
March 2016- NOCN. Northumberland College. 8 credits level one.
Training and personal development.
Team work, Job skills.
Sept 2015-Nov 2015 Mission foods operative, line work and packing.
Food Hygiene level 2.
Sept 2014 Acumen CEDT
NOCN Level 1 Award in employability
May 2014 Cat Resourcing
Level 1 & 2 in Health & Social Care
1999/2002 Peterlee college.
NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Hairdressing and Barbering
Present Shaw Trust, Seaham
NVQ Horticulture/Agriculture.
Customer service and client care.
Washington State University, USA
NVQ Level 4 in Childcare