Education 
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The University of Manchester, UK 
BA (Hons) History, 2:1 grade. 
  
Key Modules: Dissertation on the Sierra Leona Civil War 
  
Chesham Grammar School, UK, 2000-2007 
3 A-levels in History, Politics and Psychology (grade AAA).  
11 GCSEs including English, Maths and German (1 A*, 7 A’s and 3 B’s),  
  
  
Employment History 
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Pell & Bales 
August 2010 – January 2011. 
Charity Fundraiser 
Pell & Bales is a  specialist telephone fundraising agency based in Old Street. They  represent charities across the UK and the role involves calling prospective clients across the UK to raise money for different charities and meeting daily targets. I am currently performing well above target. In this role I have gained many key skills including: negotiation, teamwork, compassion and the ability to meet targets on a day-to-day basis, as well as amazing communication skills, which have enabled me to deal with many different people in sometimes difficult situations. 
  
  
Ticketmaster at the Lawn Tennis Championships 
June-July 2009 and 2010. 
Admissions Assistant 
This was a short-term but high intensity position involving working every day of the championships. Here my role included the issue of tickets, as well as cash handling responsibilities.  I also acted as an ad hoc general assistant, a role which included helping on the gates and running tours around the Championships. This role taught me to thrive under pressure and prioritise tasks. 
Pensar IT Management  
August to September 2009  
Administration Assistant 
This was temporary role for 6 weeks, mainly involved updating the client database but also delivering important packages to clients across London and undertaking a large-scale mail drop and street advertising to attempt to increase the company’s profile and client base. In this role I was frequently given a large amount of responsibility, and gained the ability to multi-task, as I had very busy days. 
  
Orange Mobiles 
September 2006-2008. 
Sales Advisor 
In this role I had many responsibilities, including customer service, stock-taking, co-ordinating and organising work parties and cashing up. This position equipped me with excellent customer service experience and communication skills. It also formed the foundation of my desire to work with people.  
  
  
Skills & Interests 
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·         Am a sport fan, playing football and supporting cricket and rugby. 
·         Interest in the news and current affairs.  
·         CSLA Community Sports Leadership Award – teaching and putting on sports events in local communities. 
·         FA Football Coaching Level 1 certificate.  
·         Advanced IT skills, including ACT and ConnectWise business databases. 
·         Great communication and people skills. 
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