Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
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BENJAMIN HIGGS

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Adaptable and flexible team player with strong time management and organisational skills. Quick learner confident in meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Takes own initiative to complete tasks and identify process improvements.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Student Supervisor

Joseph Whitaker School
Nottingham
05.2025 - 09.2025

Employed part-time by the Joseph Whitaker school to ensure school and grounds are safe for students (c15 hours per week). My tasks involve overseeing communal areas during lunch, break times and after school by, cleaning and keeping school grounds generally safe and tidy. This job taught me to be time efficient and detail conscientious.

  • Worked closely with teaching staff to improve student welfare protocols.
  • Upheld high standards of conduct by setting a positive example for fellow students.
  • Maintained order amongst peers by implementing and enforcing school rules.
  • Maintained outstanding academic and behaviour record.
  • Promoted community values by leading students by example.
  • Mediated disputes between students, promoting peaceful resolutions.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain hygiene standards.

Football Referee

Nottingham FA
02.2025 - 09.2025

Working at weekends as a match official referee trained to F.A. referee standards of Level 7 for officiating matches across Nottinghamshire. I referee matches for all ages, both men and women which has taught me the importance of being resilient, fair and with the ability to work with people of all ages.

  • Communicated effectively with players, coaches, and officials for smooth match progression.
  • Applied consistent rules to both teams to promote fair play.
  • Built and maintained rapport with managers, participants and assistant officiators by communicating clearly.
  • Observed player conduct vigilantly, ensured compliance with sport's spirit and letter.
  • Interacted professionally with team captains for effective communication during matches.

Stall Assistant

Jon's Fish Dish
07.2024 - 08.2024

Working on a market stall I was helping to sell fish to the local residents. This taught me the skills of being in a customer-facing role and the ability to interact with diverse people from all walks of life.

  • Ensured stall cleanliness to maintain a hygienic shopping environment.
  • Upheld high standards of product quality for consumer trust.
  • Maintained stock levels for continuous product availability.
  • Wrapped and packaged customer purchases to protect goods.
  • Kept sales areas spotlessly clean and tidy for maximum customer appeal.
  • Processed electronic payments efficiently, promoting smooth transactions.
  • Managed cash transactions with accuracy, ensuring financial integrity.
  • Welcomed customers

Assistant

Sherwood Phoenix Pianos Ltd
Nottingham
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Working in a large high-end Piano shop, selling pianos and guitars globally. My role was to keep the pianos and guitars in top condition for browsing customers and also use social media to create videos for the website.

Education

A-Levels - Geography, Maths & Further Maths

Joseph Whitaker 6th Form
Nottingham
09.2024 -

GCSEs - (10 GCSE's)

Joseph Whitaker School
Blidworth, Nottinghamshire
09.2019 - 07.2024

Skills

  • Diplomatic communication
  • Relationship Management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Digital media creation
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Strong customer service orientation

Accomplishments

  • I was awarded the ‘Best GCSE student’ (the John Loughton Award) at School for achieving the best GCSE grades of my year
  • I am a fully qualified football Referee (FA qualification)
  • I have achieved Grade 7 Piano, working towards grade 8
  • I teach ‘Further Maths’ GCSE to students at my school twice a week on my own, which involved planning lessons and teaching students the curriculum on my own
  • I have volunteered in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, helping people after the 2023 earthquake to rebuild their communities and schools
  • I have been a school Prefect for 4 years
  • I have a good standard of French

Languages

French
Intermediate

Certification

  • Football Referee - FA level 7

Affiliations

Playing Piano (accomplished grade 7, working to grade 8)

Playing guitar in a local band

Timeline

Student Supervisor

Joseph Whitaker School
05.2025 - 09.2025

Football Referee

Nottingham FA
02.2025 - 09.2025

A-Levels - Geography, Maths & Further Maths

Joseph Whitaker 6th Form
09.2024 -

Stall Assistant

Jon's Fish Dish
07.2024 - 08.2024

Assistant

Sherwood Phoenix Pianos Ltd
05.2024 - 08.2024

GCSEs - (10 GCSE's)

Joseph Whitaker School
09.2019 - 07.2024
BENJAMIN HIGGS