Experience

Taunton Leisure Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outdoor Equipment Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Customer facing role where knowledge of the latest equipment and outdoor technologies is necessary, awareness of different brands and their strengths/weaknesses, provide a detailed, customer focused experience where their needs are the priority. Customer facing role where knowledge of the latest equipment and outdoor technologies is necessary, awareness of different brands and their strengths/weaknesses, provide a detailed, customer focused experience where their needs are the priority.



paulrickard.blogspot.co.uk

• South West England

• Reviewer

  • May 2013 - Present

  Working directly with leading suppliers of outdoor equipment in the UK, first hand knowledge of the technologies behind the equipment. Working closely with various PR firms to spread brand awareness and provide feedback to their clients on how their equipment performs when it’s pushed to the limits. Manage various social media outlets to keep people aware of the latest review and drive traffic to the website Knowledge of SEO and google analytics to keep the blog appearing as close to the top of search rankings as possible Show less



Ember Training and Adventure Community Interest Company

• Teignmouth

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  A social enterprise focusing on young people's development through outdoor learning. A social enterprise focusing on young people's development through outdoor learning.



Devon Young Outdoor club

• Volunteer Equipment and Development Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  • My role is specifically aimed at developing individual training pathways for volunteers and providing continual support throughout. • Working closely with the treasurer to secure grants and funding for the project • Maintenance and upkeep of current equipment, ensuring safety checks are carried out on a regular basis. • My role is specifically aimed at developing individual training pathways for volunteers and providing continual support throughout. • Working closely with the treasurer to secure grants and funding for the project • Maintenance and upkeep of current equipment, ensuring safety checks are carried out on a regular basis.



Self-employed

• South West

• Freelance Outdoor Instructor

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

  Working all over the South West with various groups, businesses and non-profit organisations offering my services as an outdoor instructor. Working all over the South West with various groups, businesses and non-profit organisations offering my services as an outdoor instructor.



Devon Youth Service

• Youth Worker

  • May 2011 - Oct 2014

  • The facilitation of learning through a range of activities and learning styles contributing to young people’s personal development and education. • Providing confidential support and advice to young people while maintaining professional boundaries. • Constantly assessing and evaluating performance through critical reflective practice in both group and individual settings • Application of youth work theory such as Hart’s Level of Participation and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in everyday practice • Assisting in the formation of a community action group which focuses on intergenerational youth work and the empowerment of young people in their local community. Show less