Manchester
M15 5YW
M: 07894 738 035
jonathanfarrimond89@gmail.com
skype ID: jonfarrimond22
Full Driver’s License

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Previous experience of demonstrating strong organisational and planning skills
Customer Service Skills; background in retail, sales and customer care
Fully qualified English Foreign Language Teacher with previous experience teaching in China

Education and Qualifications
2013/14 - 140 Hour (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Qualification
- 30 Hour Grammar Course
- 20 Hour Video Course
- 50 Hour Online Teacher Training
- 40 Hour Classroom Training (UK)

2008-12 - Manchester Metropolitan University – BA Politics
Upper Second Class Division (2:1)
2005-07 Helsby High School, Sixth Form & College – A Levels:
English Language & Literature C Media Studies A
Sociology C General Studies D
AS Levels:
Politics C
2000-05 - Helsby High School
9 GCSE Pass Grades including English, Maths and Science

Employment History
2014 – Duty Manager/Receptionist - Premier Inn (Current Position)
As a current team member for one of the country’s largest hotel chains I have improved my ability to work effectively alone and handle the responsibility of being the first point of contact. This role involves daily administration tasks, banking, cash handling and telephone communication.

2013 – 2014 Foreign Language Teacher at i-to-i Teaching Internships in China
Teaching 20+ classes a week with varying levels of students ranging from new learners to those with three or four years of experience has improved my confidence in my abilities to interact and inspire foreign language students.
2013 – Data Entry/Office Clerk - ChesterCare, Chester & District Housing Trust Centurion House, 77 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HQ
2013 – Paid Charity Fundraiser - HomeFundraising – January 2013 – March 2013, Queens Dock Commercial Centre, Norfolk St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 0BG No: 0151 709 1200

2012 – General Operative – Burton’s Biscuit Factory
2011 – Retail Assistant - WH Smith, Chester Services
Having worked in a similar position at Borders, WH Smith acted as a familiar environment. Having worked with customers previously I felt capable of handling customer complaints or enquiries. I believe this environment helped improve my customer care and socialising skills.
2008-09 – Retail Assistant - Borders, Books and Music, Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port
2005-07 – Office Assistant - World Choice Travel, Widnes, WA8 6JA (Frequent summer job during high school years)

Hobbies and Interests
Travelling – Recently living and adapting to a new culture in China proved to be a valuable opportunity that enabled me the fortune of visiting the Great Wall of China and the Temples of Heaven. I have enthusiasm for absorbing new cultures as well as beautiful and inspiring architecture.
Sport – Avid sports and fitness enthusiast, both watching and playing football, badminton and tennis. I exercise regularly including yoga on a daily basis.
Political History - Having studied the subject at University I have a passionate interest in the development and changing nature of political systems throughout history.
References

Kasia Bandura (Current Employer) – 07541243704
Sarah Blowers (Former Manager – Premier Inn – Neighbouring site) – 07796694503
Don Milligan (University Lecturer) - 01618345767