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I am Catherine Denise Turnbull, a versatile and enthusiastic professional with a passion for people, nature, and learning. I have a background spanning education, retail, logistics, and community projects, and I thrive in team settings where customer service and organisation matter. I enjoy outdoors, storytelling, crafts, and bringing projects to a high standard.
Outside work, I play music with mandolin, bass, and tenor guitar, and I love performing as a duo with my partner. I also contribute to local community events, forest school activities, and volunteer projects, motivated by curiosity, creativity and a love of sharing knowledge and stories.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Post Person at Royal Mail
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Sorting mail in office, admin and locker duties; van safety checks; delivery of mail on foot in towns and van deliveries in rural areas.
Post Person at Royal Mail
January 1, 2022 - PresentDelivery of mail and related duties, including sortation, admin tasks and safety checks; relocation to Kendal in 2022.
Ecommerce Duties – Home Shopping Picker at Asda York
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Picking home shopping orders, equipment checks, health and safety criteria, selecting stock and assigning to deliveries, ensuring fast completion of orders and customer service.
Self-employed Courier Driver at Hermes Thirsk
September 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Downloading parcel lists, planning routes, checking parcels and deliveries.
Volunteer Duke of Edinburgh Supervisor at Thirsk Secondary and Sixth Form / North York Moors National Park
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016Supervising and training Duke of Edinburgh groups in a volunteer capacity.
Unqualified Teacher at St Hilda’s Academy
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017Acting as classroom teacher and supporting teaching across EYFS and KS1; forest school activities; liaising with parents; curriculum support.
Visitor Centre Assistant / Education Assistant at North York Moors National Park – Sutton Bank Visitor Centre
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016Retail shop management, stock control, education activities for children, school visits, and visitor engagement.
Learning Resource Centre Manager at Thirsk School and Sixth Form College
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014Budget management, resource planning, literacy support, teaching preparation and library lessons; trainee librarians; extra-curricular clubs.
Retail Assistant / Duty Supervisor at White Rose Bookcafe
October 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013Retail and customer service, book orders, school orders, events and promotions; author visits; storytime activities.
Retail and Front of House Assistant at Thirsk Garden Centre
November 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011Customer service, retail sales, front of house duties, staff training.
Self-Employed Partner at Baboushka Toys
March 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Developed this business online and with retail shop; created website; sourced wooden and handmade toys; attended local fairs; marketing and budgeting.
Site Manager and Instructor at Aerial Extreme Ltd
February 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010Management of outdoor ropes course; training of staff; liaison with other sites; promotion and safety checks; customer service.
Volunteer – Educational Visits Team at Castle Howard Arboretum
March 1, 2011 - September 1, 2013Delivery of educational programs including pond dipping, minibeasts, den building, story sticks and woodland activities; pre-visit preparation and equipment checks.
Retail Bookshop Assistant at Hambleton Books
July 1, 1998 - February 1, 2008Bookshop operations, customer service, stock control, events and promotions; author events and storytelling.
Education
BSc Hons Biology (Animal Physiology specialism) at University of York
September 1, 1996 - July 1, 1999A Levels at All Saints Sixth Form
September 1, 1994 - July 1, 1996GCSEs at St David’s RC Secondary
September 1, 1989 - July 1, 1994Qualifications
Forest School Level 3 Award
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026ITC Outdoor First Aid (16 hr)
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Supervisor Course
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Educational Visits / Trip Leader Training
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
Experience Level
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