JOHN SMITH 07590 620 463 john.smith@gmail.com 566 High Road London, W4 5YA https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-smith https://twitter.com/john-smith PROFILE Final year Business and Management student from the University of Leeds. Highly organised and resourceful and keen to take on new challenges. Looking for an entry-level HR Assistant role in a business that utilises strong interpersonal skills and offers an opportunity to work as part of a team and take on high levels of responsibility. EDUCATION University of Leeds, BA (Hons) Business and Management (Achieved 2:1) Sept 2015 - June 2018 Relevant modules include: Industrial relations: gained a broad understanding of concepts of employee relations and the effective Management of these in small to medium business enterprises (SMEs). Personal and Social Development: explored the needs of people in order to be fulfilled in the context of our daily and working lives. Dissertation on staff retention trends over a 10-year period for a large manufacturing business. Hampton Bays Secondary School Sept 2007 - June 2014 3 A levels: Business Studies (B), Maths (C), History (C) SKILLS Organisation & Planning • • • Developed ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, finishing each one of my course assignments in advance of the deadline throughout my degree whilst also working part-time. Organised children’s activities at The Little Gym, ensuring appropriate resource were available for the smooth-running timetable of daily activities. Organised a successful Halloween charity event held in a local nightclub. Critical Thinking: Carried out detailed research on fulfilment needs as part of a personal and social development report. Analysed trends in staff retention over a 10-year period for a large manufacturing business as part of my degree. Communication & Presentation: • • Individually researched, planned and presented detailed and complex theoretical concepts to an audience of peers, achieving a 68% mark. Contacted a range of venues, whilst working in the Leeds student union, to establish best price and negotiated additional discount based on the number of expected guests. Winner of the ‘Bucks Best Business Pitch’ award in 2017 Enterprise week, developing confidence in public speaking and presentation skills. Teamwork: Worked in an academic group work collaborating and contributing to achieve a common objective Worked for the student newspaper where, within the team, I had to ensure that the edition was finished in time for all the print deadlines. Leadership: • Managed the recruitment process of new volunteers for Remploy • • As the events officer at Leeds University, I was responsible for allocating specific roles to the team members and setting individual responsibilities, tasks and deadlines. Held regular meetings to monitor team progress and raised £650 - exceeding the target by £150 Commercial Awareness I take an active interest in news and current affairs, including UK and international business matters, and subscribe to an Online Recruitment Magazine and Human Capital Magazine to boost my knowledge. Active member of University Business Club, where we discuss industry trends and carry out industry SWOT analyses WORK EXPERIENCE Remploy (Hampton), Volunteer Coordinator Assistant • Britain’s largest employer of people with disabilities and supporter of sustainable employment, I was responsible for managing the paperwork for new volunteers, including screening of applications for short-listing and recording personal contact details on Microsoft Access database. University of Leeds student Union, Events Officer • Sept 2015 – May 2016 Managing the team and organising events to a budget The Little Gym (Hampton), Play Assistant • Summer 2016 July 2014 – Aug 2015 Responsible for organising and supervising play activities, such as creative painting and cookery, for children aged 811yrs and accompanying them on away days and trips to local museums and attractions. INTERESTS & HOBBIES In addition to my obsession with news and current affairs and all things HR, I also love water skiing, photography and creating home movie, using iMovie. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Awarded Duke of Edinburgh Gold award whilst at Hampton school, which has developed my drive to succeed in challenges, even when they may seem difficult to complete. I also won the ‘Bucks Best Business Pitch’ award in 2017 Enterprise week. REFERENCES Martin Jones, Human Resources Director, Cadburys Ltd, email: m.jones@cadburys.co.uk, tel: 0172 989331 Emma Taylor, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, email: e.taylor@leeds.ac.uk, tel: 0145 555123
