Alexander Donaldson

Experience

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  Painshill Park Trust Ltd

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

  Eduction Assistant

  I have volunteered on multiple occasions at a local 18th Century landscape garden in the education department, helping to run and organise holiday camps for younger children. I was involved with running games for the children, making fires, cooking food, carrying equipment, teaching the children how to use tools like axes in a safe area under supervision and helping with activities like building dens. This opportunity has allowed me to meet new people and learn about some of the children, most of whom are from America or Australia. I have been told on many occasions how good I have been and I have been asked to go back to help several times. I really enjoy these opportunities because it allows me to improve my confidence and I have lots of fun. Show less

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  RHODES FOODS LIMITED

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2021

  Customer Assistant

  I worked at my local fish and chip shop for nearly 3 years, before starting university. And whilst studying at university I come back during the holidays to help where I can. During my time I learnt key skills which I can apply to a future career. My job involved customer interaction, both in a restaurant and takeaway section, making batter, cutting chips, handling food and general cleaning tasks. We also had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic meaning I took on extra shifts due to the lack of staff and took on new responsibilities such as doing deliveries. I enjoyed my job very much and it always provided a challenge, because we have to meet customers demands. Since joining in November 2017, I made new friends and influenced others to work within the company as well. I was often praised for the work I did and I constantly looked to improve. Show less

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  Kingfield School

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Teaching Assistant

  During my time off after completing my GCSE’s, I worked in a local primary school helping in year 4. I was encouraging the students with their work by doing 1 to 1 work with them and then having competitions to inspire them to complete their work. I also had to organise activities for the class to complete as well as marking completed work for the teacher. As it was the end of the year, I had to help organise the classroom for the new year, which involved labelling new books and making seating plans. Show less

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  NATS

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  Work Placement

  During my work experience week at NATS, I was introduced to how NATS worked, and learnt about various sections of the company. I took part in tours of the facilities, team work activities (which reflected how NATS is a company that relies very heavily on teamwork as it is a sector which cannot afford to go wrong) and group and individual presentations. As part of the week, I had to design a new STEM game with a small group of people (who I had never met before, meaning I had to quickly build up good communication and teamwork) that could be taken to STEM events. I researched the feasibility and options of the game and then as a group we presented to a panel our idea. I also was lucky enough to see the virtual control tower for London City airport and the ATC hub for the UK's airspace. Finally, I had the opportunity to have a go in the training simulator which was sensational.This was an amazing opportunity and I learnt lots of new skills from this experience which I will use in the future. Show less

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  Creams Cafe

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Team Member

  Working alongside other team members to ensure customers receive their orders efficiently and safely. My role involved a mix of taking orders, delivering orders to tables, cooking hot food orders, prepping cold food orders for both eating in and takeaway and organising stock when it is delivered. Working in the food industry meant I had to ensure that everything I did met stringent food hygiene standards and that the shop was kept clean at all times.

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  DHL

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Aircraft Response Operative

  Worked in conjunction with British Airways to provide assistance to crew where required.Delivered passenger amenities to British Airways long and selected short haul flights.Used a cherry picker to clean flight deck windscreens.Assisted cabin crew with pre departure tasks on board aircraft.Passed security and medical checks to hold both an airside pass and an airside driving permit.

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  Expert Logistics Ltd

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Delivery Driver and Installer

  During my time as a delivery driver and installer for expert logistics, I delivered and installed products on behalf of AO. My role included conducting risk assessments at each delivery and handling products with care as well as having outstanding customer service skills.

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  Jacobs

  Sept 2023 - now

  Graduate Airport Planner