1. Who Am I?
1.1. Hobbies
1.1.1. Live music
1.1.2. Cloud Spotting (Cloud Appreciation Society member number 17768)
1.1.3. Chess, International Films, Reading (science non-fiction), Philately
1.2. Additional Info
1.2.1. Full clean driving licence, Full health, British Citizen
1.3. Ambitions
1.3.1. Build my own house, road trip around America, have a successful career, learn to make my own clothes
2. Skills
2.1. Market Research
2.1.1. Researching industry and into specific companies using internet, published documentation, networking and face-to-face meetings
2.2. Excel/ PowerPoint
2.2.1. Proficiency in Excel gained at Funds Direct. PowerPoint used from school through to present day.
2.3. Marketing/Advertising
2.3.1. Initiating, designing, researching, implementing, monitoring and evolving online social media marketing and advertising campaign at Progressive. Using Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube to market my brand and drive traffic to our website. Resulting in increase in yield and revenue
2.4. Presentations
2.4.1. Debating at school and university. Meeting business clients through work to present one-on-one and to panels using multi-media. Organising client networking events and speaking about recruitment
2.5. Superior Analytical Skills
2.5.1. Playing chess at international level. Statistics modules at university. Analysing market research data for business plans in Entrepreneurial Challenge. Analysing large quantities of data at Funds Direct and using this to prioritise work for the team
2.6. Entrepreneurial Spririt
2.6.1. Taking part in Entrepreneurial Challenge at UCL. Creating online marketing campaign at Progressive.
2.7. Innovative thinking
2.7.1. Using YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin for marketing and networking at work. Evolving company procedures to create new opportunities for recruitment
2.8. Vertical Market focus
2.8.1. Working in one vertical market at Progressive (Clinical Operations) and using this focus to become an expert on the technical skill sets, the companies I work with and the industry. Using networking and knowledge to win business
2.9. Sales
2.9.1. Working in sales at Stanley Gibbons and Progressive. 28days of training on best sales techniques over last 18months
2.10. Project Management
2.10.1. Managing the Clinical Operations desk and mentoring new staff. Implementing social media project. Project manager in school Young Enterprise. Chairman of UCL halls social committee
2.11. Adabtability
2.11.1. Working in the ever changing world of recruitment means I am resilient, focused on my work and am comfortable in new situations
2.12. Client/ Account Management
2.12.1. Account management at Stanley Gibbons and Progressive.
3. Contact Details
3.1. Mobile:
3.1.1. 07976 951 528
3.2. Address:
3.2.1. 10a Tabor Grove Wimbledon SW19 4EB
3.3. Email:
3.3.1. [email protected]
3.4. Picture
3.4.1. Me
3.5. Linkedin
4. Education/ Achievements
4.1. University 2003-2007
4.1.1. University College London (UCL)
4.1.1.1. BA Egyptian Archaeology 2:1
4.1.1.2. Extra-Curricula
4.1.1.2.1. London Entrepreneurs Challenge - Submitted Venture Analysis and Business Plan
4.1.1.2.2. Chair of Entertainments Committee for halls of residence
4.1.1.2.3. DJ on Rare FM
4.2. Secondary School 2001-2003
4.2.1. Caterham School
4.2.1.1. A-levels
4.2.1.1.1. Chemistry
4.2.1.1.2. Business Studies
4.2.1.1.3. Geography
4.2.1.1.4. Mathematics
4.2.1.2. Young Enterprise
4.2.1.2.1. Graded: A
4.2.1.2.2. Project Manager and Secretary
4.2.1.3. Debating Team - Vice President
4.2.1.4. Training School Chess Team
4.2.1.5. BP Design Technology Challenge
4.2.1.5.1. Gold Medal and 2 Silver Medals
4.3. Chess
4.3.1. Represented England internationally and overseas
4.3.2. Played in National Chess Team
4.3.3. Played in UCL team
4.3.4. British Under 15 and Under 16 Chess Champion
5. Experience
5.1. Niche Recruitment Consultant
5.1.1. Where: Progressive Pharmaceuticals
5.1.1.1. www.progressiverecruitment.com
5.1.2. When: April 2008- Present
5.1.3. Description: Heading up Clinical Operations team, managing client accounts, management of online social media advertising and marketing campaign, developing new clients and winning business, creating strategies for team growth, mentoring new staff, researching industry and key clients, understanding client and candidate needs & developing solutions to recruitment issues
5.2. Office Manager
5.2.1. Where: Little Dish
5.2.1.1. www.littledish.co.uk
5.2.2. When: February 2008-March 2008
5.2.3. Description: Raising brand awareness, ensuring brand continuity, market research into competitors, help with account management of Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose, General Office duties
5.3. Chalet Girl
5.3.1. Where: Ski Olympic
5.3.1.1. www.skiolympic.co.uk
5.3.2. When: December 2007-January 2008
5.3.3. Description: Client facing work in 24-bed chalet-hotel, cleaning of hotel, greeting and looking after guests, working closely with team, working long hours to ensure impeccable service, doing both enjoyable and un-enjoyable jobs to a high standard
5.4. Receptionist and Administrator
5.4.1. Where: Skills Training
5.4.1.1. www.skillstraininguk.com
5.4.2. When: July 2006 - September 2006
5.4.3. Description: Working on front desk to ensure smooth running of building and company, liaising with building and facilities managers, word processing and amending 25 CVs per day, meeting and greeting clients, creating and updating Excel spreadsheet with client data
5.5. Receptionist
5.5.1. Where: Croydon Churches Housing Association
5.5.1.1. www.ccha.biz
5.5.2. When: July 2005 - September 2005
5.5.3. Description: General office duties, answering phones and queries about their accounts, entering client data onto in-house database and raising paperwork
5.6. Data Analyst
5.6.1. Where: Funds Direct
5.6.1.1. www.fundsdirect.co.uk
5.6.2. When: June 2004- January 2005
5.6.3. escription: Collecting and analysing data on trust funds and clients, using Excel spreadsheets to store data, liaising with clients, legal teams and colleagues to ensure data is correct and communicated efficiently
5.7. Auction Assistant and Retail Specialist
5.7.1. Where: Stanley Gibbons
5.7.1.1. www.stanleygibbons.com
5.7.2. When: Auction Assistant - September 2003-July 2004 Retail Specialist - Saturdays - September 2003- January 2006
5.7.3. Description: Working in auction department helping value stamps, create auction brochure entries, answer client queries, assist with running of auctions, work front of house in the shop, advising customers on all products with indepth knowledge, raising invoices, running the new British stamp department