Adam Deacon
Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
Second year BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management undergraduate at Northumbria University with a current Level 5 average of 69.8% and an Overall Distinction in a T Level in Onsite Construction. Practical construction experience gained through a compulsory 315 hour industry placement, complemented by customer facing employment and leadership experience. Interested in project planning, project controls and BIM, and seeking an industrial placement to continue developing within the construction industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bar Staff
Cozy Dove
Newcastle upon Tyne
04.2026 - Current
- Served customers in a busy hospitality environment while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Processed food and drink orders and handled cash and card payments accurately.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to deliver efficient service during busy periods.
- Replenished stock and maintained a clean, well presented bar area.
- Built positive relationships with regular customers through friendly and professional service.
Industry Placement Student
Great Central Railway
Rothley, Leicestershire
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed a compulsory 315 hour industry placement supporting the restoration and maintenance of heritage railway carriages.
- Manufactured and fitted a replacement battery box door using carpentry and joinery techniques from technical drawings.
- Assisted with the conversion of a heritage railway carriage to improve accessibility.
- Carried out carpentry, joinery, painting, metalwork and roof repairs while following safe working practices.
- Worked alongside experienced volunteers and skilled tradespeople to complete restoration and maintenance activities.
- Developed practical problem solving skills while restoring historic railway vehicles where attention to detail was essential.
Horticultural Sales Assistant
QD Stores (Cherry Lane Garden Centre)
Countesthorpe, Leicestershire
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Promoted from temporary weekend staff to Sales Assistant.
- Assisted customers with product enquiries and product selection while supporting stock movement, manual handling and the maintenance of a safe, well presented outdoor retail environment.
Newspaper Delivery
Cosby Convenience One Stop
Cosby, Leicestershire
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and time management.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Construction Project Management
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2024 -
T Level - Onsite Construction
Leicester College
Leicester 09.2022 - 08.2024
GCSEs -
Countesthorpe Academy
Leicester 09.2016 - 08.2022
Skills
- Project Planning
- Project Controls
- BIM
- Risk Management
- Construction Technology
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
- CSCS Green Labourer Card
- CITB Health and Safety Awareness
- CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test
AWARDS
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, Developed teamwork, planning and resilience.
LEADERSHIP
Captain, Northumbria University Darts Society A Team Organise fixtures and team selection. Support and lead a team. Captain, Northumbria University Darts Society A Team Organise fixtures and team selection. Support and lead a team.
Timeline
Bar Staff
Cozy Dove
04.2026 - Current
BSc (Hons) - Construction Project Management
Northumbria University
09.2024 -
Industry Placement Student
Great Central Railway
08.2023 - 04.2024
Horticultural Sales Assistant
QD Stores (Cherry Lane Garden Centre)
03.2023 - 11.2023
T Level - Onsite Construction
Leicester College
09.2022 - 08.2024
Newspaper Delivery
Cosby Convenience One Stop
08.2018 - 08.2022
GCSEs -
Countesthorpe Academy
09.2016 - 08.2022