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- 1. Curriculum Vitae Beneta Brown 42Mount Drive, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7BA Tel: 07710 528351 Email: benetabrown@gmail.com I am a conscientious, self-motivated and reliable individual with a positive outlook and remain calm under pressure. I am extremely adaptable and quick to pick up new policies and procedures. I am also proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher. Having worked in various industry sectors, including social care and education, and work experience, during which I acquired many transferable/life skills, I recognised my desire to become a quantity surveyor and work within the quantity surveying / construction sector. Outside study/employment I enjoy taking care of my cat, walking, meeting people, reading, drawing local sites, local history, camping, playing pool and roleplaying games. I have received my Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying 2:2 from Herriot Watt University in June 2014, and am actively seeking any opportunities to gain hands on experience within this field and would consider undertaking paid or voluntary work. I am available for interview and/or to begin employment at short notice and am flexible on remuneration, as well as hours worked and duties undertaken. Voluntary Work In the past, I have been Chairperson to the Disability Advisory Group, Campus Convenor for the Student Association, Student Officer for the SA (all at Adam Smith College, Kirkcaldy), Assistant Set Designer/maker for Kirkcaldy Amateur Dramatic Society, assisted the Marketing Dept. for Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, volunteered within the Scout movement, various church café / coffee bars, youth work, Big Tent Festival. I have been a Committee Member of the Rabbits Brae Development Group, Kirkcaldy. Within the Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Kirkcaldy I have been a Committee Member and also a stage hand. I also gave my time to St Brycedale Kirk, Kirkcaldy helping serve in their café / coffee bar. Present / History July 2016-Present Amazon Sweeper/Problem solver Fix problems that come up to Stow (Stow is stacking recording where items are placed on shelves) Jan 2016 – July 2016 Amazon Receiver Receive and record items into the warehouse Page 1 of 5
- 2. Oct 2015 –Jan 2016 Amazon Team Lead (Temporary) Encourage Packers to pack to optimum capacity and quality. To work with other team leads. To liaise with agencies. April 2015 – Oct 2015 Amazon Packer Pack parcels ready for delivery Sept 2014 – April 2015 Transline Reciever Receive and prepare products for the warehouse. Sept 2012 – May 2014 Heriot Watt University Edinburgh Quantity Surveying Degree (Hons) 2:2 Although this course was meant to be 1 year in length, I had to take a 6 month sabbatical due to ill health and completed the course over 2 academic years. July 2011 – Feb 2012 NUS Scotland Scottish Executive Member July 2010 – June 2012 Adam Smith College Kirkcaldy Student Association President Attend meetings to represent students i.e. Governor’s, H & S, Learning and Teaching. Support and train Class Representatives. Support students through personal and/or academic difficulties and be a friend when needed. Be the face of, and promote the SA. Liaise between students and staff. Group leader for escorting students to conferences, trips and demos. Chair the Executive Committee. Write reports. Organise events i.e. Freshers Fair, Green Week. Sept 2009 – May 2010 Heriot Watt University Edinburgh Quantity Surveying Degree Pass Page 2 of 5
- 3. 2007 – June2009 Adam Smith College Kirkcaldy Quantity Surveying HND A Construction HNC A Sept 2006 – June 2007 Adam Smith College Kirkcaldy Food Hygiene Elementary Pass Sept 2006 – June 2007 Adult Basic Education Fife Communication Intermediate Level 2 Pass Oct 2005 – Oct 2007 Appin House Kirkcaldy Social Care Worker General caring responsibilities for elderly residents. Liaising with residents and relatives – building rapport. 2003 Training For Care Edinburgh Direct Care SVQ Level 3 Pass Jan 2002 – Oct 2005 L’arche Community Edinburgh House Assistant General caring responsibilities for people with learning difficulties. Banking, petty cash, budgeting and finances. House leader – responsible for 6 employees. Issuing work rotas and monitoring standards. Fire manager – fire procedure, checks, liaising with authorities, general maintenance & repair Aug 2001 – Nov 2001 Youth Mission Team (YMT) Blyth Team Worker Entering into schools and advising / presenting information to groups (i.e. religion) Apr 2001 – Aug 2001 US UK Nuneaton Factory Worker / Quality Inspector Page 3 of 5
- 4. Quality inspection –inspecting car parts and wooden interiors. Packing, spray painting and protecting produced goods with a cellophane covering. Sept 2000 – Apr 2001 Bishop Ullathorne School Coventry Student Support Assistant Classroom assistant – supporting students in classes on a one- to-one basis. Supporting behavioural problems and learning difficulties. Oct 1999 – Sept 2000 St Mary’s School Coventry Alternative Literature Support Classroom assistant – supporting students struggling with English. Taking children out of class and providing resources and literature guidance. This was a part-time position, working 5 hours per week. June 1999 – Sep 2000 British Nursing Association (BNA) Nursing Auxiliary Agency care work assisting various care facilities – care homes, private residence, hospitals, day centres etc. General care – bathing, getting into and out of bed. Cooking, hygiene and domestic related duties. Jan 1998 – June 1999 Jesus Fellowship Coventry Housekeeper Cleaning the residence, cooking and laundry for between 16 – 150 people. Ordering food and consumables. Preparing food for events for between 500 – 1000 people. Oct 1997 – Mar 1998 McDonalds Coventry Crew Member Customer service and cash handling. Preparing and cooking food. General domestic duties Aug 1997 – Jan 1998 British Nursing Association (BNA) Nursing Auxiliary Agency care work assisting various care facilities – care homes, private residence, hospitals, day centres etc. General care – bathing, getting into and out of bed. Cooking, hygiene and domestic related duties. Page 4 of 5
- 5. Apr 1997 –Aug 1997 Marple Dale Marple, Stockport Night Time Care Assistant General ongoing care for clients in a nursing home for people with disabilities and the elderly. Jul 1996 – Apr 1997 Arbour Court Marple, Stockport Full Time Care Assistant Providing ongoing personal assistance to clients in a secure unit for elderly patients. General Care duties – bathing, bedding, serving food etc. Building rapport and liaising with clients and relatives. Education outwith Secondary School 1994 – 1996 Ridge Danyers Marple, Stockport RSA (Typing) Level 2 Part 2 Distinction RSA (Typing) Level 1 Distinction Mathematics A Level E 1990 - 1991 Swimming (Life Saving) Pool Bronze Pass Music Theory Grade 5 Pass Piano Practical Grade 4 Pass Violin Practical Grade 3 Pass Speech and Drama Grade 4 Merit Secondary School Education 1987 - 1994 Bishop Ullathorne School Coventry Design Studies GCSE C Religious Education GCSE C Humanities GCSE C Double Award Science GCSE B/B Art GCSE B Mathematics GCSE A English Language GCSE C Mathematics Calculus AS Level E Page 5 of 5
- 6. Apr 1997 –Aug 1997 Marple Dale Marple, Stockport Night Time Care Assistant General ongoing care for clients in a nursing home for people with disabilities and the elderly. Jul 1996 – Apr 1997 Arbour Court Marple, Stockport Full Time Care Assistant Providing ongoing personal assistance to clients in a secure unit for elderly patients. General Care duties – bathing, bedding, serving food etc. Building rapport and liaising with clients and relatives. Education outwith Secondary School 1994 – 1996 Ridge Danyers Marple, Stockport RSA (Typing) Level 2 Part 2 Distinction RSA (Typing) Level 1 Distinction Mathematics A Level E 1990 - 1991 Swimming (Life Saving) Pool Bronze Pass Music Theory Grade 5 Pass Piano Practical Grade 4 Pass Violin Practical Grade 3 Pass Speech and Drama Grade 4 Merit Secondary School Education 1987 - 1994 Bishop Ullathorne School Coventry Design Studies GCSE C Religious Education GCSE C Humanities GCSE C Double Award Science GCSE B/B Art GCSE B Mathematics GCSE A English Language GCSE C Mathematics Calculus AS Level E Page 5 of 5