Charlie Smith
Email: csmith@email.com | Tel: 07654 321321
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-smith-321321
Profile
A University of Sheffield History graduate, with strong project management skills and professional experience of using social media. Customer service experience gained from part-time work. Keen to use creative ability to help an organisation promote its brand and communicate its message.
Education
BA (Hons) History - University of Sheffield
Sept x - July x
- Developed a broad range of skills including strong communication skills through interacting with peers in group projects and seminars, writing research assignments and giving oral presentations
- Dissertation “Local political campaigning in the UK in the late 19th Century” demonstrates written communication, critical analysis and project management skills, along with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Old High School, Newcastle
Sept x - June x
A-levels: History (A), English (B), French (B), General Studies (B)
10 GCSEs including English (8) and Maths (7)
Relevant experience
Public Relations Assistant - Browns Tools, Sheffield
June - Sept x
Communications experience
Administration experience
- Created content for company social media accounts including instagram, using Canva to create graphics
- Contributed ideas to support creation of marketing campaign for the company’s annual open day, including drafting a press release
- Created a handout for a tour of the factory, which is now used for school visits
- Part of a team of 3 responsible for organising annual open day
- Proactively set up a staff survey using a google form to find out views on activities for open day, using results to propose a programme of events
- Created two month timeline for planning for the event, creating a Gantt chart for the team to organise activities, and organised regular team meetings to ensure project was on track, and to troubleshoot any difficulties
- Took oversight role on the day to make sure everything ran smoothly
- Proactively initiated and developed a Health and Safety database to record staff training and renewal dates helping the company to reduce risk
- 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
University 'Intro Week' Coordinator
Sept x
Member of a team of 3 responsible for coordinating Intro Week to welcome 1000 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
- Led on organising 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 my last two years which involved:
- 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
Additional experience
Temporary Part-Time Office Work - Sheffield
Sept x - June x
- Balanced work commitments with academic study
- Demonstrated a flexible approach and ability to adjust to new practices quickly and effectively
- Gained a good understanding of different environments and management styles
Telemarketer - ABC Marketing, Newcastle
Jun - Sept x
- Used 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
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with customers, demonstrating excellent customer service skills
- Adaptable and effective when taking orders accurately, making drinks, and handling cash in a busy environment
Interests and achievements
Duke of Edinburgh Award - Gold
x
Led a team expedition in the Lake District, using strategic planning skills to plan our hiking route, organise accommodation and other logistics, and motivating our team to complete this challenging five days.