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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