Ajoy Gurung
Summary
Aspiring Project Manager with hands-on experience supporting construction, engineering, and commercial projects. Through placements with VolkerFitzpatrick, Invicta Rail, and VGC Group, I’ve developed a solid foundation in project coordination, risk management, and stakeholder communication. My background in both administrative and client-facing roles has equipped me with the organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills essential for effective project delivery. I am now seeking to build on this experience and take the next step towards a project management career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Work Experience
VolkerFitzpatrick
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Secured a work experience placement to gain insight into the role of a Project Manager and assist with various aspects of project delivery.
- Shadowed a Project Manager, observing daily responsibilities, decision-making processes, and leadership in project coordination.
- Assisted in updating project schedules using MS Project, ensuring deadlines were met.
- Contributed to risk management by identifying potential issues and updating the risk register.
- Participated in site inspections, ensuring compliance with quality control and health & safety standards.
- Secured a work experience placement to gain insight into the role of a Project Manager and assist with various aspects of project delivery.
Administrator
Invicta Rail
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Provided comprehensive administrative support for civil engineering and railway construction projects, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Maintained accurate records, including project documentation, financial reports, and compliance filings in line with Companies House regulations.
- Coordinated communication between project teams, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders to support timely project delivery.
- Assisted with budgeting processes, invoice tracking, and procurement documentation to ensure cost control and financial accuracy.
- Supported the preparation and submission of statutory documents, including annual accounts and confirmation statements.
- Managed office logistics, ordered supplies, and maintained document control systems to support both on-site and head office teams.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support for civil engineering and railway construction projects, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Sales specialist
Hugo Boss
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Began employment at Hugo Boss Ashford pop-up to augment my skills and knowledge about working in a fast paced, high pressure work environment and improve commercial awareness.
- Improved attention to detail whether that be the standard of the shop floor or being able to accurately juggle the needs of multiple customers.
- Working under high pressures of KPI's helped to grasp the importance of team ethos and enhance commercial abilities, which helped me to promote to The main Hugo Boss Ashford branch and quickly excelled regularly placing at the top of the sales leaderboard within the store and even placed in the top 10 leaderboard in the country for a week.
- Worked with and served a range of customers from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds which bolstered my ability to build a rapport with a diverse group of people.
- Began employment at Hugo Boss Ashford pop-up to augment my skills and knowledge about working in a fast paced, high pressure work environment and improve commercial awareness.
Stock room associate
Adidas
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Began working at Adidas as a part of their shop floor team where I further cultivated my interpersonal and customer service skills.
- I took an opportunity to work in the stock room as I had never worked in that environment before.
- Learned the inworking of a store and the importance of correct inventory.
- After a few months I was given the opportunity and responsibility of training some of the new hires.
- Began working at Adidas as a part of their shop floor team where I further cultivated my interpersonal and customer service skills.
Work Experience
VGC Group
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Obtained work experience at VGC Group to understand and develop skills within an engineering firm.
- Pitched and presented to directors of the firm on the course of action to take within specific projects.
- I was highly commended on the clarity, reasoning and the depth of my presentation.
- Further developed interpersonal skills.
- Worked with interns from across the country.
- Demonstrated my ability in building trusted relationships in a short period of time.
- Analysed construction plans and health and safety regulations to ensure high standards were met at all times.
- Obtained work experience at VGC Group to understand and develop skills within an engineering firm.
Work Experience
Northwood Estate Agency
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Secured work experience at Northwood which provided me with an opportunity to work within a commercial environment.
- Developed communication skills, improving my mannerisms and professionalism to work effectively within an office environment.
- Supported my supervisor in administrative duties such as filing, cross-referencing information and maintaining an efficient work environment.
- Received the opportunity to accompany my supervisor during home viewings where I observed and learnt techniques in conversing with clients.
- Developed an appreciation for the importance of effective verbal communication and building a rapport with clients.
- Demonstrated my ability to take initiative as I was given the sole responsibility of sorting clients based on urgency.
- Secured work experience at Northwood which provided me with an opportunity to work within a commercial environment.
Education
GCSE - Maths, Physics, Physical Education, Chemistry, Biology, History, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Spanish
The Norton Knatchbull School
09.2015 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Economics, Maths, Physics
The Norton Knatchbull School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
Communication
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Analytical
- Prioritisation and time management
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Work Experience
VolkerFitzpatrick
03.2025 - 03.2025
Administrator
Invicta Rail
06.2024 - 12.2024
Sales specialist
Hugo Boss
01.2022 - 06.2024
Stock room associate
Adidas
02.2021 - 12.2021
Work Experience
VGC Group
02.2021 - 02.2021
A-Levels - Economics, Maths, Physics
The Norton Knatchbull School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Work Experience
Northwood Estate Agency
05.2019 - 05.2019
GCSE - Maths, Physics, Physical Education, Chemistry, Biology, History, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Spanish
The Norton Knatchbull School
09.2015 - 06.2020
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