Alastair Avey

Sittingbourne,Kent

Summary

Hardworking and motivated student who has just finished GCSEs with expected results of 5s and above, having practical experience gained through work placement at BAE systems and Chartley Bedrooms. Constructed good teamwork and communication skills. Eager to secure a first part-time job and use these skills to contribute to the team.

Overview

years of post-secondary education

Work history

BAE Systems

Smith Janet

Rochester, Kent

2025.10 - 2025.10

Worked for 5 days 8:30 to 17:00

Learned key concepts and fundamentals of processes which take place in manufacturing and electrical engineering.

Collaborated effectively with a team of other candidates using skills in manufacturing engineering and communication to create a bridge using only basic crafting supplies. The team placed 2nd in this engineering contest.

Gained insight into large-scale production environments and how different engineering departments work together.

Collaborated in a team for a Dragons' Den challenge (presentation) and the team placed 2nd.

Gained confidence in presenting, and developed the ability to pitch ideas effectively

The work experience at BAE amplified the importance of teamwork.

Furniture assembler & mover

Lesley Richardson

Sittingbourne, Kent

2025.07 - 2025.07

Worked 9am to 4:30pm for 5 days

Performed repairs and minor spray jobs carefully with a range of tools and equipment
Collaborated with employees to collectively organises the furniture, boosting workflow and organisation
Adapted quickly to solve problems with varied shaped and sized furniture, increasing production time.
Directly assisted in transportation of heavy furniture parts to customers
This experience boosted confidence in a controlled work environment and improved composure under pressure

Education

GCSEs - Engineering, Computer science, Mathematics, Triple science, History, English literature & language

Westlands secondary school

Sittingbourne, Kent

2021.09 - 2026.06

Skills

Skills:

Engineering and Computer Science: problem-solving, design, and technical thinking
Knowledge of python open source coding software
creative with volatile resources
Hardworking to complete tasks

Hobbies:

Rock climbing: focus, physical control and social community
Mountain biking: coordination, and decision-making under pressure and adventure
Cybersecurity and penetration testing: out of the box thinking, precision and interest to network security
Hiking: connection to nature, perseverance

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