James' Profile
Experience Summary
I have worked in promotions on and off for 4 years whilst I was at university. I enjoy promotions work because I love working in an environment that allows me to engage with people. This has carried over into my current career as a personal trainer where social skills and sales ability are just as important as fitness knowledge.
I have also worked in VIP hospitality and silver service events where I have been responsible for teams of up to 15 staff, working events such as graduation ceremonies fresher’s week balls/parties.
My promotions experience ranges vastly through leafleting, sampling, film/tv casting and cooperate liaison. I have worked with a vastly diverse set of people through my life so far, and this is something I love! I’m a people person and find I can get on with almost anyone.
Outside of work my main interest is definitely sport and fitness. I have represented the county and region in football, cricket and rugby. I am a keen swimmer and have a passion for the gym. So sport and exercise play a major role in my life.
As mentioned I work as a freelance personal trainer, the fitness industry is highly competitive and to succeed you need confidence drive and a high quality of service, sales ability and organisation is key! View
my contact details, availability, and stats.
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Other Experience
I have worked in promotions on and off for 4 years whilst I was at university. I enjoy promotions work because I love working in an environment that allows me to engage with people. This has carried over into my current career as a personal trainer where social skills and sales ability are just as important as fitness knowledge.
As mentioned I work as a freelance personal trainer, the fitness industry is highly competitive and to succeed you need confidence drive and a high quality of service, sales ability and organisation is key!
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Languages
First language: English
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
Supervisor for Hospitality events at leeds Metropolitan University. Including graduations.
Auditing
Data capture/stock taking for coca cola
Automotive
Chef
Conferences
Setting up meeting rooms and class rooms for a consultancy agency.
Costume and Character
Shrek the movie costume promotion
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
data capture for magnum ice cream.
Demonstration
casting for myspace the movie.
Event Management
During events at The Union Bar in headingley. All nights were for students and all revolved around cheap alcohol and good music!
Exhibitions
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
I have worked in VIP hospitality and silver service events where I have been responsible for teams of up to 15 staff, working events such as graduation ceremonies fresher’s week balls/parties.
Installation
In-store / Store approved
Sainsburys taste the difference range promotion.
Leafleting
Leafleting for Taking liberties club promoters
Merchandising
Modelling
Mystery Shopping
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
Rigging stages at fesitvals and events
Roadshows
Sales
selling cooporate loyalty cards for Hawes and Curtis. I am a self employed personal trainer which involves sales ability.
Sampling
Sainsbury's taste the difference range food sampling
Magnum icecream food sampling
Security
Event security at the T in the park music festival and V music festival.
Technology
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
Have 4 years bar experience in bars, pubs, sports stadiums and hotels
Car Driving License
Computer Skills (Advanced)
Computer Skills (Novice)
computer litterate on all microsoft office documents
CRB
CRB checked for work within a secondary school
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Yes..full, clean driving liscence
Public Speaking
As club captain i was required to adress the football club and athletic union on a regular basis. In order to achieve a rotary youth leadership award i was required to be compitant in public speaking.
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
Leeds Metropolitan University, Carnegie Faculty of Sport 2005 - 2008
BSc Sport and Exercise Science and Nutrition (Hons) – Higher Second Class
Settle High School (Settle College) 2000-2005
A Level Physical Education (A), Biology (B), Sociology (C), General Studies (C),
AS level Design Technology (D)
GCSE Physical Education (A), Double Award Science (AA), Design Technology (A),
French (B), English Language (B), English Literature (B), Maths (B), Geography (B),
Short Course ICT (C)
Additional Qualifications
• Active IQ Level 3 personal trainer - REPS insured to Level 3
• Active IQ Level 2 exercise to music instructor
• Certificates in gym based boxing, spinning and circuit training
• Active IQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor (Gym)
• NPLQ Lifeguard 2003 and updated
• Rotary Youth Leadership Award
• ECB Level 1 Coaching Award