Tara Purvis

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am an enthusiastic and well-organized individual with a strong work ethic, a passion for learning, and a love for meeting new people. My diverse work experiences have honed my skills in coaching, leadership, customer service, and operations management, allowing me to achieve my goals and foster personal growth consistently.

Currently, I am the Bar Manager at Mt Olympus Ski Field for the 2024 winter season in New Zealand. Alongside this role, I am based in Christchurch, where I am studying part-time towards a First-Line Management Certificate, working as an Operational Supervisor at Te Pae and coaching private gymnastics and tumbling sessions.

Hospitality & Management

• 2024: Managers Certificate Renewal
• 2023: St John Comprehensive First Aid
• 2023: Manager's Certificate (Sale and Supply of Alcohol)
• 2022: Workplace Health and Safety Champion (Te Pae)
• 2021: Whanaka o te Kopara Leadership Programme
• 2020: Food Hygiene Level 2 (Safer Food Group)

Instructor qualifications

• 2023: CASI Level 1 Snowboard
• 2019: UKCC Level 2 Tumbling
• 2018: UKCC Level 2 WAG
• 2018: UKCC Level 2 Team Gym
• 2018: GymDanmark SMT Tumbling 2
• 2017-2018: Ollerup LUP Tumbling X and Team Gym

Other Hospitality

Primal Roost, Thames & Bagshot, UK

Supervisor & Manager

October 2018 - May 2020

Responsibilities & Experience:

• Worked in a fast-paced startup environment, handling front-of-house, back-of-house, kitchen prep, and barista duties.
• Gained expertise in allergy management, end-of-day cash handling, and environmental health standards.
• Transitioned to a managerial role at the new Thames branch, overseeing operations, staff scheduling, stock ordering, and event catering.
• Maintained hygiene standards and resolved staff and customer issues.
• Focused on achieving and surpassing income targets, motivating staff to upsell.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully assisted in launching and establishing the Thames branch.
• Adapted the menu to cater to key customer groups, boosting sales.
• Contributed to increasing weekly and monthly revenue.

Coaching Experience

Queenstown Gymnastics Club, Queenstown NZ
Senior Coach
January 2022 - May 2022

• Coached squads from foundation to senior levels in artistic gymnastics.

Christchurch School of Gymnastics, Christchurch NZ
Tumbling Program Head Coach
May 2020 - December 2021

• Led the tumbling program, coaching gymnasts from foundation to national competitive levels.

Pinewood Gymnastics Club, Crowthorne UK
Squad Lead Coach
September 2018 - March 2020

Responsibilities & Experience:

• Gained comprehensive insight into the gymnastics culture in England, working across multiple disciplines including General Development, Women’s Artistic, Team Gym and Tumbling.
• Focused on coaching tumbling, assisting British Gymnastics team members, and nurturing the next generation of talent.
• Planned lessons, structured long-term development plans, conducted parent meetings, and prepared gymnasts for competitions.

Key Achievements:

• Earned UKCC Level 2 in Tumbling under the mentorship of Vladimir Podobin, Pinewood's head tumbling coach.
• Selected to be part of the British Gymnastics Talent Pathway and invited to coach at the Spring Series competitions leading to national finals.