Harriet Ellen hills

EDUCATION

University of St Mark and St John                       2016- Present

Derifford Road, Plymouth

Studying third year BA Outdoor Adventure Education (Hons)

 

Kings School Gloucester,                                         2013- 2015

Pitt Street, Gloucester    

Grade D’s in Classical Civilizations and Psychology/ Obtained B grade in an EPQ

 

Whitecross Secondary School                                   2008-2013

Lydney, Gloucestershire

Seven GCSE’s at grade B, including English and Math’s

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 Unit Leader                                                                

Girl Scouts New Mexico Trails,                     May 2018- Aug 2018

Albuquerque, USA                                              May 2017- Aug 2017

This was a leadership position that involved being responsible for 4-10 counsellors. I had to ensure that they were not only treating the campers with respect and ensuring that they were having fun but that they were following company risk assessments and not overworking themselves.

 

National Support Team Member                    July 2017- May 2018 

USA Summer Camp, Solihull

Meeting and pre-screening potential camp staff applicants giving them advice on their applications and supporting them through all stages of their application.

 

General Camp Counselor                                May 2016- Aug 2016

Girl Scouts New Mexico Trails, Albuquerque, USA

As a camp counsellor I was responsible for up to 20 girls aged 4-16. I would accompany and lead the girls on activities such as hiking, orienteering, ropes courses, campfires, rafting, canoeing and many more outdoor activities.

 

Shop Floor Assistant                                      Mar 2016- May 2016

B and Q, Gloucester

I made sure the shop floor was clean and tidy, mixed paint and assisted customers in finding products.

 

Scare Actor                                                       Sep 2013- Oct 2013

Frightmare- Over Farm, Highnham, Gloucestershire

I worked directly with clients to create a terrifying experience for them. This involved working long hours at night and staying in character throughout.

 

Boot Room Assistant                                   Nov 2013- Feb 2014

Gloucester Ski Slope, Matson, Gloucester                                                                                           

I helped members of the public fit their ski and snowboard boots and set up the skis and snowboards. I have worked as a slope technician, ensuring that the ski slopes were fit for public use. I have also done a weeks work experience during witch I gained experience working on reception. As well as this I have recently worked on the bar serving food and drinks to the public.

Interests

  • I enjoy taking long walking in nature
  • Canoeing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Environmental Issues
  • Travling the world

Qulifications

  • Powerboat level 2
  • Challenge Course level 1
  • American Archery Association level 1
  • Safeguarding Citification
  • American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Citification
  • Leave No Trace Qualified Practitioner

References

Molly Murphy (Camp Director GSMNT)

EMAIL:MMurphy@nmgirlscouts.org

 

Mark Leather (University Tutor)

EMAIL:mleather@marjon.ac.uk