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Wendy Thomas 10 Bryniago, Pontarddulais, Swansea. SA4 8LF. Tel: 07583 428905 Email: [email protected] Personal statement I joined the British Army in 1988. During this time I served in Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Granby (the 1st Gulf Conflict). In January 1992 I was honourably discharged, and in April that year I gave birth to my daughter. As a single mother I have worked in the retail industry for 18 years and maintained my adult learning. I have no child care responsibilities and I am ready for a new challenge. Key achievements While I was in the British Army I achieved the rank of Lance Corporal amongst fierce competition. Part of this role was to supervise the ranks below me in the sorting office. While serving in Saudi Arabia I successfully managed a Forces Post Office (FPO), handling large quantities of money and balancing the books at the end of each shift. While I worked in Pontlliw PO & Stores I was trusted to run the store on my own in the nights and to lock up. In my current job I have achieved supervisory authorisation of the tills, and also entrusted with the counting of the safe and ensuring the till staff have adequate change in their tills. Work history The Cooperative Group, Till, lottery and pay-point operator (November 2007-date) Mrs. Bucket Cleaning Services, Cleaner ( June 2007- October 2007) Pontlliw PO & Stores, Till, lottery and payzone operator, newspaper returns and locking up (January 2006-June 2007) Pontarddulais Stores, Till, paypoint and lottery operator, ordering, banking and newspaper returns (September 1996-December 2005)
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Wendy Thomas
10 Bryniago, Pontarddulais, Swansea. SA4 8LF.
Tel: 07583 428905 Email: [email protected]
Personal statement
I joined the British Army in 1988. During this time I served in Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Granby (the 1st Gulf Conflict). In January 1992 I was honourably discharged, and in April that year I gave birth to my daughter. As a single mother I have worked in the retail industry for 18 years and maintained my adult learning. I have no child care responsibilities and I am ready for a new challenge.
Key achievements
While I was in the British Army I achieved the rank of Lance Corporal amongst fierce competition. Part of this role was to supervise the ranks below me in the sorting office.
While serving in Saudi Arabia I successfully managed a Forces Post Office (FPO), handling large quantities of money and balancing the books at the end of each shift.
While I worked in Pontlliw PO & Stores I was trusted to run the store on my own in the nights and to lock up.
In my current job I have achieved supervisory authorisation of the tills, and also entrusted with the counting of the safe and ensuring the till staff have adequate change in their tills.
Work history
The Cooperative Group, Till, lottery and pay-point operator (November 2007-date) Mrs. Bucket Cleaning Services, Cleaner ( June 2007-October 2007) Pontlliw PO & Stores, Till, lottery and payzone operator, newspaper returns and
locking up (January 2006-June 2007) Pontarddulais Stores, Till, paypoint and lottery operator, ordering, banking and
newspaper returns (September 1996-December 2005) The British Army, Maintaining basic fitness and training, sorting and despatching
Army, Navy, RAF, MOD and Top Secret mail (May 1988-January 1992) Microloom Ltd, Machinist, solderer and loomer (June 1987-May 1988) The Wheatsheaf (Public House), Barmaid (May 1986-June 1987)
Education and qualifications
Gorseinon College (2006-2007)
NOCN, Access to Further Education in Social Work (1 Credit at Level 1) OCN Wales, Pathway to Learning: Return to Study (3 credits at Level 1) OCN Wales, Health, Public Services and Care: Introduction to Counselling Skills (6
Credits at Level 2)
Gorseinon College (2001-2002)
City & Guilds, Information Technology and Computerised Accounts 2 (1 or more formal Certificates of Unit Credit)
NOCN, Introduction to Book-keeping (1 credit at Level 1)
The British Army (1989)
NVQ, Foundation Skills Army (Level 1)
Pontarddulais Comprehensive School (1982-1986)
2 ‘O’ Levels (Grade B in Welsh-Modern Language and Art & Design) 5 ‘O’ Levels (Grade C in Maths, English, English Lit, Religious Studies and History) 1 ‘O’ Level (Grade E in British Constitution) 1 CSE (Grade 3 in Biology)
Interests
I try to keep fit and enjoy power-walking, and I love to experiment with cooking. I also enjoy reading, music and occasionally sketching and calligraphy. I love to dine out and socialise with family and friends.
References
Daud Ahmed (Manager), 27-29 St. Teilo Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea. SA4 8SZ
Tel: 01792 882364
Colin Thomas (Deputy Manager), 8 The Highlands, Neath Abbey, Neath, West Glamorgan. SA10 7NS
Tel: 01792 882212
