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Ben Theobalds

Holmes Chapel,Cheshire

Summary

I am currently studying BA economics at the Lancaster University. I have a strong sense of commercial awareness and thrive in quantitative problem solving. I have gained insight into data collection through my work experience at ARUP which has helped me with my strategic decision making skills. I have developed customer communication skills as well as teamwork and leadership skills through my volunteer work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Optical assistant

Vision Express
Congleton, Cheshire East
2021.11 - Current
  • Answered phone calls from patients and gave them advice on eye health or assisted with their referral to the hospital
  • Trained new staff members whilst also being on the job myself
  • I fixed glasses for customers using precise measuring tools to ensure customers got the best fit
  • I conducted repairs on damaged glasses to ensure customers glasses lasted longer allowing them to save money
  • I was able to effectively establish customer needs and preferences through quick conversation

Internship

Arup
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2025.07 - 2025.07

I completed a weeks worth of work experience at Arup. I was able to develop practical skills such as data collection and data analysis and was also able to gain insight on how data forms company decision making. Working here also strengthened my professional communication skills due to regular interaction with senior staff and occasional participation in team discussions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
09/2025 -

A-Levels - Economics, Statistics and Business

Sir John Deans
Northwich, Cheshire
09/2023 - 06/2025

Skills

Volunteer Coach – Local Sports Club (3 months)
I volunteered to coach my local U14 team, I planned and delivered training sessions with the aim to improve players fitness and technical skills this helped me boost my leadership, planning skills and organisational skills

Public Speaking & Church Involvement

I conducted multiple readings of sections of the bible for my local church over the course of a few years, this helped me improve my public speaking skills and helped me improve my ability to perform under pressure and convey thoughts to an audience/crowd

Affiliations

  • I play for my university mens football team
  • Cars

References

References available upon request.

Key skills

  • data collection
  • Data analysis
  • presentation skills
  • quantitative reasoning
  • Micro and Macroeconomics knowledge from A levels and current University study

Timeline

Internship

Arup
2025.07 - 2025.07

Optical assistant

Vision Express
2021.11 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Lancaster University
09/2025 -

A-Levels - Economics, Statistics and Business

Sir John Deans
09/2023 - 06/2025
Ben Theobalds