Rowena Jones

I have a varied working background and after working professionally for many years, have found enjoyment and balance from working in essential service roles. I am currently using my experience in retail to work as a part time volunteer store assistant for Barnardo's, to help generate income to invest towards the charities services as part of their 2024-2027 strategy. I am enthusiastic and confident and am able to work under supervision or independently, I enjoy teamwork and contributing to a productive work environment.

Part time voluntary retail assistant at Barnardo's (2025-12 – Present)

Break – dedicated this time to recharge and reset. Currently working as a part time voluntary retail assistant for Barnardo's alongside colleagues with similar values and interests.

Cleaner at Premier Support Services Group (TUPE contract transfer from Hamton Environmental Services Ltd.) (2020-11 – 2025-12)

Undergoing a variety of cleaning tasks, following employers instructions in regard to schedules and timings, reporting any issues to line manager, Fully compliant in sanitation, safety standards and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Working in line with methods set by the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS)
• Strong attention to detail
• 100% pass audit history

Picker Packer at Siamo recruitment (Siamo Group) (2020-07 – 2020-10)

Undergoing a variety of picker packer tasks within a farm pack house production line.

• Checking produce quality and weights for packaging
• Preparing packaging for delivery
• Locating stock ready for the production line
• Adhering to hygiene standards
• Following managerial instructions for each shifts tasks

Director/ business owner at Rowe Homes Building Design Ltd. (2017 – 2020)

Residential architectural design services

Technical Design Assistant/ Assistant Development Manager/ Senior Design Co-ordinator at Various (2004 – 2017)

Architectural design/ technical/ coordinator duties including pre- commencement project programming and management, technical co-ordination, assisting in compilation of health and safety file, production of planning and construction drawings and documents. Working closely with external consultants and authorities.

Retail Assistant at Co-op (Stourport and Northampton stores) (1999 – 2004)

Various part time public facing roles

• Stock rotation/ replenishment, stock count, facing up
• Reduced to clear/ wastage
• Understanding of product age restrictions
• Cashier services
• Keeping payment areas and store clean and presentable
• Working with colleagues and providing a positive customer service

Café waitress at On the Hob Café (Stourport) (1999 – 2004)

• Serving customers
• Preparation of hot and cold drinks
• General cleaning

BSc (HONS) in Architectural Technology – University College Northampton (2001 – 2004)

A-level in Art, Physics – Stourport 6th Form College (1999 – 2001)

AS-level in Geography, General Studies – Stourport 6th Form College (1999 – 2001)

GCSE in Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Pottery, Music, German – Stourport High School (Language College) (1996 – 1999)

GNVQ in French – Stourport High School (Language College) (1996 – 1999)