As a dedicated professional I bring a strong foundation in administrative work and a commitment to making a positive impact. My experience has equipped me with meticulous organisational and communication skills, with a natural attention to detail. Plus my voluntary work has broadened my perspective, from sorting clothes and books for charities to photographing goods for sale online. By supporting local health awareness events and hosting a weekly hospital radio show I demonstrated a community-oriented mind-set. I am keen to contribute to an organisation that values efficiency and community values.

Christopher Hester

As a dedicated professional I bring a strong foundation in administrative work and a commitment to making a positive impact. My experience has equipped me with meticulous organisational and communication skills, with a natural attention to detail. Plus my voluntary work has broadened my perspective, from sorting clothes and books for charities to photographing goods for sale online. By supporting local health awareness events and hosting a weekly hospital radio show I demonstrated a community-oriented mind-set. I am keen to contribute to an organisation that values efficiency and community values.

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As a dedicated professional I bring a strong foundation in administrative work and a commitment to making a positive impact. My experience has equipped me with meticulous organisational and communication skills, with a natural attention to detail.

Plus my voluntary work has broadened my perspective, from sorting clothes and books for charities to photographing goods for sale online. By supporting local health awareness events and hosting a weekly hospital radio show I demonstrated a community-oriented mind-set. I am keen to contribute to an organisation that values efficiency and community values.

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Work Experience

Restart Scheme Participant at Maximus
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Joined the Restart Scheme, a return-to-work programme designed to help job seekers back into work. Performed work-related actions, attended training sessions, all while receiving helpful support. Tasks included: attending weekly meetings with an Employment Advisor; completing training and workshops such as CV Builder, Transferable Skills, Interview Preparation, Job Search and Workplace Etiquette; Intensive Job Search and Preparation for Work; completing modules, assessments and training resources on the Employment Support Hub.
Employment Skills Trainee at Reed, Bradford
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Year-long employment skills training programme via regular meetings and courses. Included mindfulness sessions on request, plus various job-related courses covering a wide range of topics such as job hunting and interview skills.
Store Assistant at Yorkshire Cat Rescue
April 1, 2019 - October 27, 2025
Sorted and organised clothes and goods efficiently to ensure they are ready for sale. Collaborated with fellow volunteers and staff to categorise items, identify valuable donations and make decisions on their appropriate use or disposal.
Photographer at Oxfam
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Captured high-quality photographs of items for sale, showcasing their features and condition. Helped out with any other tasks as required such as sorting and moving books in the storeroom.
DJ at Bradford Royal Infirmary
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Hosted a weekly hospital radio show catering to the entertainment needs of patients and took requests from the wards.
Administration Officer at NEUPC
October 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Maintained an effective administration system. Answered telephone calls as the main contact for the office. Typed secure documents and processed client information. Collated annual supplier expenditure data. Helped in other areas such as designing the Annual Reports. Maintained and developed the company website.
Data Entry Clerk at Hammond Suddards Edge
August 1, 2000 - August 1, 2000
VDU Operator and data entry tasks.
VDU Operator at Bradford & Bingley Building Society
September 1, 1999 - September 1, 1999
VDU Operator tasks.
Office Clerk at Nationwide Nursing Home Supplies
April 1, 1998 - April 1, 1998
Office clerk responsibilities.
Leading Assistant at Co-op, Baildon & Saltaire
March 1, 1997 - March 1, 1997
Assisted in store operations.
Assembler at Multi-shades
November 1, 1989 - November 1, 1989
Assembled products.
Designer at Bradford Architecture Workshop
August 1, 1988 - August 1, 1988
Assisted with design tasks at architecture workshop.

Education

O Levels: Art, English Language, Physics, English Literature, Mathematics at Salt Grammar School, Baildon
September 1, 1977 - July 1, 1982
Foundation Course in Art & Design – Pass at Grade C at Bradford College
September 1, 1982 - July 1, 1983
Graphic Studies Course covering Design & Typography at Manchester Polytechnic
September 1, 1983 - July 1, 1986
RSA II Text & Word Processing – Distinctions at Bradford & Ilkley Community College
September 1, 1995 - July 1, 1996
PC Hardware/Advanced Microsoft Word/Excel at NBC Study ‘PC & Software Support’ (Online)
March 1, 1999 - September 1, 1999
Web Design using HTML & JavaScript at University of Bradford (Online)
February 1, 2000 - May 1, 2000
OCR Adult Numeracy Level 1 at Bradford College
March 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Induction training covering Health & Safety at NHS Staff Bank
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Retail Values – 100% at Aspire-Igen (Online)
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Basic Accounting at New Skills Academy (Online)
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Proofreading & Copyediting - Level 5 QLS – Distinction at Reed | One Education (Online)
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Customer Service Skills – Level 2 RQF - Pass at Digital College (Online)
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Retail Skills – 100% at Digital College (Online)
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Induction training covering Health & Safety
July 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025
RSA II Text & Word Processing – Distinctions
September 1, 1995 - July 1, 1996
O Levels: Art, English Language, Physics, English Literature, Mathematics
September 1, 1977 - July 1, 1982
Web Design using HTML & JavaScript
February 1, 2000 - May 1, 2000
PC Hardware/Advanced Microsoft Word/Excel
March 1, 1999 - September 1, 1999
Foundation Course in Art & Design – Pass at Grade C
September 1, 1982 - July 1, 1983
Graphic Studies Course covering Design & Typography
September 1, 1983 - July 1, 1986
OCR Adult Numeracy Level 1
March 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Proofreading & Copy Editing - Level 5 QLS – Distinction
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Customer Service Skills – Level 2 RQF - Pass
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Retail Skills – 100%
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Retail Values – 100%
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Basic Accounting
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment