CURRICULUM VITAE

Virginia Wood

24 Monarch Drive
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 2XW

Tel : 01332 673103

Date of birth 06.06.75

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I am a friendly and confident person who relates easily to other

people. I am reliable,dependable and organised so will be ready for
work on time. I am also very hard working and aiming to learn new skills.

I am a team player but used to working from my own initative.

Aditionally, I am flexible and adabtable and well organised.

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Education and Qualifications

1987 - 1991

9 GCSE s
Grades A-C Including English and Maths

1991 - 1993

A Levels

English Literature Grade B

History Grade A
Geography Grade A
 General Studies Grade C

1995 - 1999

Qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.

2000 - 2002

Completed Legal Practice course at Nottingham Trent University

and Qualified as a Solicitor.

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Employment History

1993 - 1995 : Began work as an admin assistant at local solicitors firm.

decided to study for my Law qualifications part time whilst working.

1995 - 1997 : Moved on to another firm of solicitors, I was promoted to

Legal Executive and qualified police station representative. Again I
continued my studies whilst working.

1997 - 2002 : Moved to another firm of solicitors, where I completed

my Legal Practice course and qualified as a Solicitor in defence Law.

2003 - 2007 : Progressed to become a Crown Prosecutor, at the CPS

in Derby and Nottingham.

2007- 2009 : Had a career break and decided to travel the world. I am
now ready for a change in career
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Volluntery Work

In the past I have worked for a number of voluntarly oganasations, details

can be provided.

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Skillls Profile

Practical Skills - I am computer Liturate and adaptable to learn new

skills.

People Skills - I am a good communicator and have been praised for

my interaction with other employees and clients.
 Team Skills - I am able to work as part of a team , listen to constructive
advice, yet be able to ask and accept advice from others.

Communiction Skills - I have good communication skills, obviously

fom my previous employment within the Law, Courts and Police station
representation, as well as my voluntary work. I am willing to listen yet
give advice and assistance when required, but wiling to accept other
people's advice and constructive critiscism.
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Interests/Hobbies - I enjoy Horse riding, I had my own ny

own pony, but still often go to my local stables. I like to travel when
possible and like to scuba dive. I am an outgoing person who likes
theatre and cinema etc...but also enjoy reading and local / family
history.

References - Available on request