Kara Penwarden-Bland

I'm a friendly highly motivated individual, who thrives in both team settings and independent work. I excel under pressure, as well as being organised and passionate in all that I set out to achieve. My strengths include strong communication skills, being collaborative as a team player all developed through team sports, volunteering and working. I'm enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn new skills as well as embrace new environments.

Restaurant Staff - Mulberry Tree Restaurant

(2024-10 - 2025-01)

• Welcoming customers in a polite, friendly manner, dealing with enquires and complaints
• Handling and serving hot plates and drinks
• Withholding health and safety standards throughout
• General cleaning and deep cleaning in the restaurant and kitchen
• Completing tasks set upon me by my supervisors
• Overseeing restocking of different areas of the restaurant
• Communicating with different staff members to complete customer orders
• Ensuring my uniform was presentable and clean at all times

Volunteer Football Coach - Danson Sports FC

(2024-01)

• Communicating with adults and children
• Planning football coaching sessions for 4 to 14 year olds weekly
• Helping to teach and develop children's football skills
• Encouraging and supporting those with all different levels of abilities
• Maintaining kit and equipment is correctly stored and cared for
• Representing the club's ethos at all times

Nursery Staff - Little Stars Nursery

(2025-01)

• Collaborating activity ideas with staff
• Conducting Correct communication skills with the children
• Support learning through play to help develop the children
• Overseeing snack time and lunch times
• Putting out activities and clearing items away correctly
• General cleaning and tiding
• Helping outside Sports agencies to support and encouraging the children
• Being involved with staff meetings
• Working with other individual members of staff for different purposes

GCSE - English, Maths, Business - King Henry Secondary (2023)

Sports Coaching Level 3 - Sports Coaching - North Kent College