Employment History
Barclays Bank B2 Customer Relations Advisor
Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
To deliver performance excellence by ensuring that all customers receive a world class service, whilst working as part of a team which inputs a range of PPI complaints data. A key element of this role involved making decisions on PPI compensation claims.
TEFL Course (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
July - Oct 2011 140 Hour Course – Certificate gained Education and Qualifications
2008-2011 BA Honors Creative Writing and Film Studies University of Hull (2:1 gained)
Developed analysing and research skills as well as a heightened sense of working independently, when writing a 6,000 word Dissertation and a 5,000 word Portfolio. Creative writing course enabled me to enhance my self-confidence and communication skills by conveying and discussing written work within a group. Used presentation skills to give numerous PowerPoint presentations in Film Studies modules.
2006-2008 Stokesley Sixth Form College
A levels in English Language - C, English Literature - C, and Sociology - B AS level in History – C
2001-2006 Stokesley Secondary School
GSCES in English, Maths, Science, Business Studies, Geography, History, German, Food Technology. Work Experience
July 2005 Crutes Law Firm - GCSE Work Experience
Working in an office environment, filing documents and photocopying. Sorting incoming post for distribution and franking external mail, inputting and updating client information onto a database.
July 2005 Middlesbrough Crown Court - GCSE Work Experience
Organising the daily schedule of cases and trials using a computer and filing system. Communicating directly with figures of power and influence such as barristers and judges. Sitting in on trials and documenting the experience. Other Skills and Qualifications
IT Skills: Competent user of Microsoft Office, the internet and e-mail. Have used PowerPoint amiably to create and deliver presentations. Languages: Basic German Clean Driving Licence
Other Activities and Achievements
Sport - Regularly attend the gym, play for a 5-aside football team and have played American Football at the University.
Travel - Helped to organise numerous trips around the country and abroad, developing time-management and organisation skills. |