Background

I am a recent graduate looking for my next challenge, and for an opportunity to work abroad. I have always wanted to broaden my horizons and travel and trying to combine that with work is a passion of mine. I have some experience in the hospitality industry and have enjoyed it and I am eager to learn to progress not only my skills, but myself.

Job experience

• November 2024 - present
  Hockey Coach
  Western Wildcats
  

  Milngavie, Glasgow, UK

  I am a coach for our local hockey club. I have been playing hockey for 17n years and have progressed from school to national level. At this club I help train players to work on all areas of there games to improve them and give them confidence to bring this to games. I coach ages from junior around 5/6 to the way to ladies hockey so I adapt the training suitable to the skill levels. I also interact with the packers and understand the importance of creating a good experience, connecting with them to make them feel welcome and accepted. Also, interact with parents and guardians so making them assured and building that interaction.

• June 2024 - August 2025
  Inclusion Director
  YMCA Camp Colman
  

  Longbranch, Washington, USA

  • Led the Inclusion Team for Camp Colman and attended daily meetings with other Directors.
  • Advocated and implemented diversity initiatives across the organisation for staff and campers,
  allowing them to feel more included.
  • Worked closely with participants to guide them through difficult situations and help them process
  these through communication and inclusion.
  • Created and ran a Wellbeing Committee to support staff and maintain morale.
  • Focused on forming a diverse and inclusive environment to allow people to feel comfortable to be
  themselves.
  • Contacted caregivers to gain further understanding of difficulties that children on camp might struggle
  with, to help create the best possible experience for the child.
  • Mentored and trained staff on equality and inclusion issues, tools and best practice.

• June 2022 - August 2023
  Summer Counsellor
  YMCA Camp Colman
  

  Longbranch, Washington, USA

  • 24/7 responsibility for a cabin of up to 14 children during their week on camp
  • Led a wide range of group activities for the wider camp.
  • Developed the ability to lead and inspire children and staff on camp.
  • Improved my skills in clearly conveying ideas and actively listening to others while leading camp
  activities.
  • Gained experience in quickly assessing situations and finding creative solutions for different campers'
  needs, allowing them to be successful on camp.
  • Fostered a strong sense of collaboration while working with fellow camp counsellors and staff to
  create a positive environment for participants.
  • Cultivated the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
  • Developed a strong sense of accountability for the safety and well-being of campers

Education

• University of Dundee
  BSc in Product Design
  

  2020 - 2024

  Upper Second Class Honours in Product Design
  Modules taught gave me the opportunity to develop my communication and problem-solving skills by
  placing us in team-
  based projects to solve real world difficulties and collaborate to find solutions.