Charles Stannard
London
Summary
I am an outgoing, enthusiastic and professional individual who aims to bring a constructive yet positive approach to the working environment. I have strong leadership skills and have worked with a range of people from children, those with learning difficulties to corporate clients. I have found my greatest satisfaction comes from the positive influence and development that I am able to contribute and see in the progress in others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Cruise Whitsundays / Red Cat Adventures / Whitsunday Escape
04.2023 - 09.2023
- The delivery of sailing day trips for up to 35 guests inclusive of Snorkeling and banana boating activities.
- The Briefing and debriefing on private yachts to groups and corporate clients within The Whitsundays on board vessels ranging from 40-90ft.
Captain/Mate
Hornblower Group - City Cruises London
01.2019 - 10.2022
- My duties ranged from delivering high speed thrill ride experiences on 12m RIBs to providing live commentaries on the sites of London to up to 500 passengers.
Postman
Royal Mail
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Collection of all incoming deliveries, distribution of incoming deliveries, Managing time schedules, Management of outgoing post, Distribution of internal and external post, Working closely with high profile clients, Meeting specific time deadlines, Working in a fast paced environment in busy London offices.
Centre Manager
London Borough of Bexley Council - Danson Watersports Centre
08.2017 - 08.2019
- My daily duties range from staff management and booking of events to on waters tuition in a range of watersports
- Ensuring all activities are running smoothly as well as monitoring the centres budgets/daily cash flow.
Senior Multi-Discipline Instructor
Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre
09.2013 - 10.2022
- Managing the delivery of all on water activities at the centre in Sailing and Powerboating
- This includes Corporate sailing, private tuition, race training, dragonboat helming and running/management of dragonboat events
- Teaching groups of pupils/customers on the water as well as classroom based activities
- Adhering to the teaching standards and adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils/customers
- Using a range of facilities such as audio-visual materials, as well as specialist water orientated and sports equipment to stimulate interest in learning
- Organising off site activities such as sports/educational trips
Chief Instructor
The AHOY Centre
11.2016 - 07.2017
- The Planning, organisation and delivery of Dinghy Sailing and Powerboating courses for both youth and adult members of all abilities
- Managing the delivery of all on water activities at the centre in Sailing and Powerboating
- Maintaining a high standard of teaching and tuition to a range of students whether that be those with disabilities, children to those high profile clients
- Ensuring other waterside staff where maintaining a high level of tuition with on and off water coaching as feedback
- Looking after the maintenance of all vessels.
Logistics Operative
Swiss Post Solutions
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Based at HSBC - Canary Wharf, Citi Bank - Canary Wharf, Hearts National Magazine Company - Oxford Street
- My Day to day duties included corporate client customer service to a high standard whilst delivering parcels and letters in London's financial district.
Education
AS Level in ICT -
Cambridge Heath Sixth Form
01.2013
A2 Level in ICT -
Cambridge Heath Sixth Form
01.2013
9 GCSE Grade's A-D -
St Edwards Church of England School
01.2011
Level 3 BTEC in Sports Science -
Cambridge Heath Sixth Form
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills
- Training & Development
- High level of Customer Service
- Supervision and Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Time & Data Management
Interests And Achievements
I am an all round sportsman, In March 2016 after being sponsored by the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation I took part in the Round the World Clipper Race sailing from Qingdao China to Seattle in the US aboard Team Ichorcoal sailing over 10,000 nautical miles in total.
In recent years I coached the borough of Tower Hamlets sailing team to London Youth Games Gold overall.
Enjoy Swimming, Walking and keeping fit.
Timeline
Captain
Cruise Whitsundays / Red Cat Adventures / Whitsunday Escape
04.2023 - 09.2023
Postman
Royal Mail
10.2020 - 10.2022
Captain/Mate
Hornblower Group - City Cruises London
01.2019 - 10.2022
Centre Manager
London Borough of Bexley Council - Danson Watersports Centre
08.2017 - 08.2019
Chief Instructor
The AHOY Centre
11.2016 - 07.2017
Logistics Operative
Swiss Post Solutions
11.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Multi-Discipline Instructor
Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre
09.2013 - 10.2022
AS Level in ICT -
Cambridge Heath Sixth Form
A2 Level in ICT -
Cambridge Heath Sixth Form
9 GCSE Grade's A-D -
St Edwards Church of England School
Level 3 BTEC in Sports Science -
Cambridge Heath Sixth Form
QUALIFICATIONS
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