Penny Oldham

I am a friendly and hardworking individual, who is always up for a challenge. I enjoy learning new skills and applying them to every day life. I have a positive attitude and always strive to do my best and deliver actions to the highest quality possible.

I work efficiently in both a team or independent environment and enjoy communicating in both verbal and written contexts. I can meet deadlines and multi-task to a high degree and aspire to better myself physically and mentally in all areas of my life.

Yard Groom - Multiple yards (on and off)

(2014-06 - 2025-09)

• Executed daily feeding and watering schedule, ensuring adherence to strict dietary requirements for optimal horse health.
• Constant attention to detail of injuries, illness and selection of correct treatment.
• Mucked out stables and fields and replaced with fresh bedding to maintain a high standard of health, safety and comfort.
• Led horses between fields, coordinating safe handling during each shift.
• Exercised different horses based on their needs on any set day.
• Experience with handling young and more challenging horses.
• Took care of the horses after being ridden with appropriate techniques e.g. untack, wash off etc.
• Prepared horses early for clients' lessons.
• Helped run and handle horses in lessons for clients, especially children.
• Demonstrated patience with horses, handling situations calmly and empathetically.
• Facilitated clear communication with fellow grooms to enhance teamwork.
• Professional and friendly attitude and behaviour towards clients, visitors and fellow staff.

Babysitter

(2019-05 - 2021-08)

• Provided safe and nurturing care for children to create a positive and secure environment.
• Managed bedtime routines for younger children, including bathing, reading stories, and ensuring a peaceful night's sleep.
• Assisted children with homework to enhance their academic skills and knowledge.
• Maintained open and effective communication with parents, providing updates on children's wellbeing and progress.
• Implemented behaviour management techniques to address and correct undesirable behaviours in a positive manner.
• Encouraged creativity and self-expression through arts, crafts, and music activities.
• Entertained children with games, stories and age-appropriate films.
• Promoted good hygiene with instruction on proper techniques, consistent monitoring and personal assistance.
• Organised children's rooms and play areas to keep environments tidy and safe to play.

Assistant Caterer

(2018-06 - 2019-09)

• Delivered excellent customer service by efficiently fulfilling customers' orders.
• Demonstrated a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and colleagues throughout shifts.
• Ensured clear communication of food and drink requests to enhance service efficiency.
• Coordination of food service stations, setup and tear-down of equipment to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Upkeep of high health and safety standards including wiped down surfaces, washing up cutlery, crockery, pots and pans.
• Adapted quickly to sudden changes, demonstrating problem-solving skills.

GCSEs - English Literature - 7

• English Language - 6
• Combined Science - 5,5
• Maths - 4
• Religious Studies - 6
• PE - 5
• Photography - 4
• German - 5
• Media Studies - 6 - Teddington School (2014-01 - 2019-01)

A-Levels - English Language - C

• Psychology - D
• Physical Education (PE) - D - Esher College (2019-01 - 2021-01)

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Psychology - University of Chichester (2023-01 - 2026-01)