Miss Elizabeth Jane Vernon

Sports Development and Coaching

Mobile:07747 452 750 4, Oakwood Drive.Gowerton.Swansea.SA4 3DJ

SUMMARY

An enthusiastic, personable and approachable individual with a passion for developing sport, creating new opportunities and increasing participation, regardless of ability or circumstance. A proven track record of motivating children, young people and adults alike, and taking initiative. Possessing excellent organisation and communication skills required to liase with educational and community partners, gain respect, develop programmes and create a fun learning environment. Efficient and confident worker, able to work well individually or as part of a team.

EDUCATION

  • BSc Sports Science (HONS). University of Swansea, Wales, 2004 – 2006
  • HND Sport Science. Swansea College, Wales. 2002 – 2004
  • NVQ Level 2, Activity Leadership. Neath Port Talbot College, Wales. 2003
  • GNVQ Advanced, Information Technology. West Cheshire College, England. 1998 – 2000
  • AS-Level Psychology. Queens Park High School, England. 1997 – 1998
  • 9 GCSE’s. Queens Park High School, England. 1997

NEW ZEALAND EMPLOYMENT

Event Volunteer. Rip curl Raglan Pro……….………..……..……………………………………………….March 15-17 2013

Event Volunteer. Point Riders Surf club. Raglan…………………………………………Various dates between 2012-2013

House-keeping. The Sunset Motel. Raglan…………………………….……………………………..……….Nov – Feb 2013

House-keeping. The Hobbit Motorlodge, Ohakune…………………………….……………………………..…July–Oct 2012

Waitress. The Harbour View Hotel, Raglan. ……………………………………………..………………………Mar-July 2012

Vineyard work. Napier…………………………………………………………………………………...…………Nov-Dec 2011

Stall Supervisor. Mahons Amusements. Various locations...... ……………...... …….Oct – Nov 2011

House-keeping. The Hobbit Motorlodge, Ohakune…………………………….……………………………....Jun – Oct 2011

Bartender. The Powder Keg Chateau, Ohakune…………………………………………………………...….Jun – Aug 2011

Volunteer Team Assistant. Water Polo World League event. Auckland.…………………………………….…….May 2011

Volunteer Team Assistant. TSB Bank Women’s Surf Festival. New Plymouth……………………...….………….Apr 2011

Sustainable Coastlines Beach Clean-up volunteer. Devonport……………………………………………..……….Apr 2011

UK EMPLOYMENT

5*60 Sport Development Officer. Bishopston Comprehensive School, Swansea…….……………Sept 2009 – Mar 2011

Primary School Sports Coach. Swansea..…………………………..……...…………………..….…….Apr 2007 – Mar 2011

Community Sports Coach, Swansea …………………………………..…..………………………...…..Apr 2007 – Mar 2011

Holiday Club Leader, Penyrheol Leisure Centre, Swansea………...……………………..…..………….……….…Apr 2007

Football Coach, Garden Village U14 Girls Football Club, Swansea.…..…………………….………..Oct 2006 – Feb 2007

Nursery Nurse, Gower Day Nursery, Swansea ..…………………………………….……….………...Sep 2006 – Mar 2007

Activity Instructor, Clyne Farm Activity Centre, Swansea ....…………………….…………………….…....…Jul - Sep 2006

Bartender, Worms Head Hotel, Swansea ….………………………………………………………………...….Jul - Sep 2005

Bartender, Welcome to Gower, Swansea ….…………………………………………………………………Oct 2002 – 2010

Receptionist work placement, The Fitness Studio, Swansea……………………………………………………..March 2003

Bartender and Waitress, Dos America, Chester...……….…………………….……………………………….Jun - Sep 2002

Nursery Nurse and Play Worker, St Mary’s Nursery, Chester ………………………………………...Jun 2000 – Sep 2002

Sales Assistant, Athena, Chester..………………………………………………………………...………………..1998 – 2000

Shop Assistant, Francis Thomas Fruit Merchant, Chester.……………………………………………………....1997 – 1998

VOLUNTARY WORK

  • UEFA U19 Championships. Llanelli. 2013. Doping control and VIP meet & greet
  • Tata Kids of Steel Triathlon. Swansea. 2013. Marshal in swim- cycle transition
  • Bishopston Comprehensive School ski trip, France. 2010 and 2011. Supervisory member of staff
  • Bishopston Comprehensive School rugby and hockey tour, Canada. 2010. Supervisory member of staff
  • UK School Games, Swansea. 2010. Team liaison
  • Tata Kids of Steel Triathlon. Swansea. 2010. Pool side marshal
  • GP Exercise Referral. Swansea. 2007-2008. Fitness instructor
  • Dragon Sport. Swansea. 2007-2008. Dragon sports coach

FURTHER TRAINING

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

I thoroughly enjoy a wide range of sports and activities, but my biggest passions are surfing, squash and snowboarding. My goal for 2013 is to learn to kite surf and improve my French language skills.

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