Charlie Smith
1 Coronation Street, Sheffield, S2 2RR
Email:   Tel: 07654 321321
Education
BSc (Hons) History, University of Sheffield  (x grade 2.1)
Sept x - July x
Studying History has allowed me to develop a broad range of skills including team working, data management and communication skills through group project work, research assignments and oral presentations.

Successful completion of my dissertation "Europe in the 20th Century" displays my written communication and project management skills, along with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Also acted as a Mentor for two new students during my second year, providing a 'friendly face' to help new arrivals deal with a range of practical issues.

Old High School, Newcastle
Sept x - June x
A Levels: History (A), English (B), French (B), General Studies (B)
GCSEs: 10 GCSEs, including English (8) and Maths (7)
Work Experience
Public Relations Assistant - Browns Tools, Sheffield
June - Sept x
Provided cover for the switchboard, greeted visitors, and participated in meetings across two factory sites, which required adaptability and flexibility.
  • Public Relations administration: maintaining contact records, lists of actual and potential sponsorships, and details of enquiries. Designed welcome packs for new employees and guides for visitors to the factory.
  • Part of a team responsible for organising Browns’ annual open day which involved a variety of design tasks such as creating posters, displays, tickets and voucher booklets.
  • Created a handout for a tour of the factory, which is now used for school visits. Helped with smooth running of events on the day, which attracted over 200 visitors.
  • Organising a variety of fundraising activities, for example encouraging employees to compete in a local mini sports day to raise money for Oxfam, and co-ordinating the entries received.
  • Acted as site contact for Comic Relief activities, including supervising fun activities such as a sponsored head shave and organising a 5-a-side football competition. Each event ultimately raised over £1500.
  • Guiding groups of employees through Health and Safety training. This involved delivering presentations to employees and responding to questions. Initiated and developed a Health and Safety database to record staff training and renewal dates.
Additional Experience
Temporary Part-Time Office Work - Browns Tools, Sheffield
Sept x - x
Temping during term-time which meant adjusting to new practices quickly and effectively, and provided me with an understanding of different environments and management styles.

Additional Experience (continued)
Telemarketer - ABC Marketing, Newcastle
June - Sept x
Used my persuasion and negotiation skills to sell insurance policies over the telephone to members of the public. Won monthly prize for consistently exceeding sales targets in August.
Barista - Costa Coffee, Newcastle
June - Aug x
Responsibilities included: dealing with customers, taking orders accurately, making drinks, and handling cash in a busy environment. This further developed my communication and interpersonal skills.
Interests and Achievements
University 'Intro Week' Coordinator
Sept x
Member of a small team responsible for coordinating Intro Week to welcome new students to the University.
  • Liaised with University departments to obtain materials to publicise their services, and set up and worked on information points throughout the campus.
  • Organised a series of successful evening activities for new students including movie, bowling and quiz nights.
University of Sheffield Hockey Club
x - x
Active member for the last two years which involves:
  • Recruiting new members
  • Organising fundraising events such as a Race Night, children’s Play Day and various competitions
  • Coaching and captaining the current players
  • Chairing team meetings and attending league meetings
  • Writing weekly match reports for university newspapers.
Sheffield University Photography Society
x
Resurrected the Sheffield University Photography Society in January 2020, working with the five existing members to promote the society and recruit 50 new members within the first month. Created posters, flyers and web-based materials to publicise the Society, promoting it at student fairs and by talking to students outside the Union Building.
Duke of Edinburg Award - Gold
x
Led a team expedition in the Lake District, responsible for planning our hiking route, organising accommodation and other logistics and motivating our team to complete this challenging five days.
Additional Information
Competent in the use of Microsoft Word as well as being a regular user of the internet.
Language Skills: French (fluent), Spanish (intermediate).
Other: Full clean driving licence, held for four years. Car owner.
References
Available on request.