Zak Hills-Brown

Experience

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  Bargain Bathrooms And Tiles

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2023

  Shop Assistant

  Over my weekends I work in a bathroom showroom where I clean items in the shop and ensure the inventory is stocked correctly. I have (in half terms etc) run the shop, completing all kinds of tasks such as making sales, writing invoices and taking deliveries.

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  BARGAIN TILES & BATHROOMS LIMITED

  Dec 2019 - Sept 2022

  Construction Laborer

  During my holidays away from education I spend time working as a labourer on building and restoration sites doing any tasks assigned to me from making tea and carrying things to using tools to construct small parts of projects myself and driving vehicles from quad bikes with trailers to heavy machinery such as dumpers and diggers.

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  Captain Cook’s Canoes

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

  Watersports Instructor and hire

  Over my summer holidays I help to run and maintain a kayak, canoe and paddle board rental business where my responsibilities include, safety briefs and tuition on the river and boats, water rescue (should it be needed) and cleaning of our hub and boats.

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  Cleverly Repaired Cars

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Assistant Mechanic

  I used my day off from sixth form to gain some practical experience of the automotive industry by working on many vehicles ranging from motorcycles all the way up to commercial vans etc.

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  University Technical College Norfolk (UTCN)

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  Student
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  Purplepower Race Team

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Team Principal

  I led a team of other engineering students in building an electric car for the Greenpower race at Lotus, Hethel. This job included managing the team in making decisions for our car and strategy, using hand tools to build and model the car, run the teams social media to get us in the public eye and contact companies to potentially sponsor our project.

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  The Wortwell Bell Inn

  Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

  Pub staff

  I worked as support staff in a Pub which gave me responsibilities ranging from washing up to serving and waiting customers. This improved my customer service skills and gave me a wider understanding of the nighttime economy.

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  Blackbelt academy

  Jan 2023 - now

  Martial Arts Instructor

  As a martial arts instructor I teach karate, kickboxing and Muay Thai to students of all ages and abilities. Coaching them to improve their mental and physical health and potentially compete in competitions.

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  Regency Security Group

  Mar 2023 - now

  In this role I work in a security leadership position dealing with people in and out of my primary venue giving me experience in having responsibility for the actions and safety of other staff and customers within my venue. I work in a security role dealing with people in and out of a range of venues and events such as bars, pubs, clubs, stadiums and festivals. This role has lead to me becoming the head doorman at my primary venue giving me experience in a leadership role with responsibility over other doorman and for the safety of the staff and customers within my venue.

  • Head Doorman

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Door supervisor

    Mar 2023 - Jan 2024
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  Step 1 Coaching

  Nov 2023 - now

  Sports Coach

  In this position I started my own business offering 1-to-1 tuition, teaching people combat sports and helping them improve their health and fitness. I then expanded my business by qualifying at a level 2 gym instructor in order to bring my skills and services to gyms in a class setting and creating 12 week programs for clients. My next steps are to expand further by getting my level 3 personal training and my level 4 nutrition for weight management and sports performance qualifications.