Profile
A creative, confident, responsible, commercially aware graduate who works well under pressure. Articulate, with good communication skills and a team player. Keen to develop into industries utilising creative skills and knowledge acquired but open to other opportunities.
Career Summary
WALKER ASSOCIATES LTD
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
Nov 2014 – Current
Assisting with computer aided drawings using Autodesk programs; AutoCAD and Revit. Managing and attending client meetings with contractors, also aiding with the preparation of specifications and tender documentation. For both AutoCAD and Revit I completed intensive weeks training courses through Graitec training which I am now qualified for.
POTENSIS RECRUITMENT
London Bridge, London, UK
August 2014 – Nov 2014
Resourcing Consultant
Finding, Sourcing and Speccing candidates whose qualifications matched the vacancy that was provided by the client. Networking and advertising by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of media, for example newspapers, social media and job boards. Dealing with queries relating to contracts, pay, logistics etc. Attracting and building relationships with both candidates and employers. Managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client; requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client.
CAPITA GROUP PLC:SIMS,
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
September 2013 – August 2014
Systems Analyst – First Line Support
Managing incoming customer queries/ issues relating to company software to achieve a fast resolution for up to 22,000 schools and local authorities, for a FTSE 100 company.
Developing great relations with customers and offering a fantastic customer experience and service. Successfully achieving personal and professional set targets to date.
GAP YEAR
CAMP CHIEF HECTOR, Alberta, Calgary, Canada
May 2010 – September 2010
Camp Counsellor (at school holiday activity camp)
Responsible for delivering and monitoring a variety of activities for 10 children from the ages of 3 to 16 up to 24 hours a day 5 days a week in a technology free environment. All activities designed to be age appropriate and continually adhering to health and safety requirements in a biased free environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE (THROUGHOUT STUDIES)
TELEFOCUS
June 2009 – May 2010:
Team Coordinator/ Sales Manager
NEIL’S GARDENING SERVICE
June 2008 – September 2008:
Labourer and Grounds Assistant
TK MAXX
June 2007 – August 2007:
Assistant to the design department
Qualifications & Education
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY – (Graphic Design Degree)
July 2010 – July 2013
Skills and experience developed from animation to Filming, Stop Motion, Logo Design, Poster Design and Photography.
Extra Curriculum Activities: Coached played and captained American Football team throughout the course.
NORTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
September 2008 – June 2009
Foundation Diploma Course in ART
A one year course developing knowledge of all aspects of Art from Textile Design to 3D Modelling, and Logo Design.
BEDFORD MODERN SCHOOL, BEDFORD
June 1999- July 2008
10 G.C.S.E’s (Grades A-C inc. English and Maths)
3 A-levels (Grades B-C Art, Drama, Music)
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
Sergeant in Royal Marine Cadets
