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Benjamin Ellis

Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Disciplined final-year Leeds University student studying Business Management with Economics, currently awaiting degree classification post exam completion. Possessing strong organisational and communication skills alongside a background of management knowledge principles, eager to work in new roles and further develop my knowledge and expertise.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Agency Staff

Leeds University
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2024 - 12.2024

Agency Staff working for the Leeds University Student Union.

  • Adaptability and flexibility assisting with various different job roles and tasks
  • Punctuality and planning, traveling to different places requiring strong organisation
  • Participation and engagement meeting new people and interacting effectively
  • Fast comprehension needing to learn new things quickly and learning new concepts

Back of House Team Member

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Castleford, West Yorkshire
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Punctuality, continuously arriving on time and prepared to work
  • Learned, followed and applied food safety and hygiene requirements carefully

Crew Member

McDonald's
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained immaculate cleanliness standards by regularly cleaning and sanitising workstations.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate order fulfilment.
  • Assisted in staff training to enhance teamwork and improve service delivery.
  • Working calmly under pressure, and adapting to changing demand

Food bank volunteer

Pontefract Community Food Bank
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Streamlined food distribution by organising canned goods and non-perishable items.
  • Assisted with food preparation for homeless shelters, providing warm meals.
  • Ensured strict hygiene standards whilst handling donated foods.

Education

A-Levels - Business

New College Pontefract
Pontefract
09.2021 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Geography

New College Pontefract
Pontefract
09.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management with Economics

University of Leeds
Leeds
09.2023 -

A-Levels - Music Performance

New College Pontefract
Pontefract
09.2021 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Research proficiency
  • Time management
  • Data analysis
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Business strategy

Accomplishments

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) - March 2024
  • DSE: Workplace Ergonomics Certificate - September 2024
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate - September 2024
  • Fire Safety and Awareness Certificate - September 2024
  • Manual Handling Certificate - September 2024

Timeline

Agency Staff

Leeds University
09.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management with Economics

University of Leeds
09.2023 -

Back of House Team Member

Kentucky Fried Chicken
06.2023 - 10.2023

Crew Member

McDonald's
10.2021 - 03.2022

A-Levels - Business

New College Pontefract
09.2021 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Geography

New College Pontefract
09.2021 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Music Performance

New College Pontefract
09.2021 - 06.2023

Food bank volunteer

Pontefract Community Food Bank
07.2019 - 10.2019
Benjamin Ellis