Benjamin Nolan
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in recordkeeping rules compliance, accessioning and artifact handling, supported by solid historical knowledge and data protection understanding. Demonstrates time efficiency and accuracy in document scanning and closing procedures, while maintaining high volume operations effectiveness. Skilled in providing reference services, handling complaints diplomatically and multitasking under pressure to establish repeat business through reliable, patient and persistent service. Seeking to contribute these strengths within a structured, archive- or collections-focused environment. Organised and dedicated, bringing strong organisational skills and attention to detail to maintain and manage records. Demonstrates proficiency in data management software and natural ability for categorising and archiving documents. Aiming to contribute to smooth operation and preservation of valuable information in an archival role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bar team leader
Wetherspoons
London
2022.02 - Current
- Monitored cash handling procedures to maintain financial integrity.
- Sustained tidy bar area throughout shifts, ensuring optimal working conditions.
- Handled customer complaints diplomatically, maintaining positive business relationships.
- Delivered excellent customer service whilst leading a busy bar environment.
- Delegated tasks effectively amongst team members, optimising productivity.
- Ensured smooth running of bar operations by efficiently managing team tasks.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
Archive assistant
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London
2026.01 - 2026.03
- Assisted researchers with archival inquiries, enhancing research efficiency.
- Coordinated archive maintenance tasks with team members for seamless operations.
- Facilitated document retrieval requests from colleagues smoothly and efficiently.
- Worked closely with archivists to ensure proper storage and preservation of items.
- Managed acquisition process of new materials, ensuring organised archives growth.
- Promoted understanding of archival material through creation of informative displays.
- Preserved historic documents by employing appropriate conservation techniques.
- Retrieved necessary documents for administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations.
- Managed collections of artefacts using contemporary best practices.
- Organised exhibitions to offer public viewing or archival documents and historical artefacts.
- Researched origin, distribution and use of cultural materials.
Pool lifeguard
Kingfisher Leisure Centre
Sudbury, Suffolk
2019.07 - 2020.12
- Enforced strict adherence to health and safety protocols, ensuring safe swimming conditions.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques during lifeguard training sessions, promoting best practices within team members.
- Assisted swimmers in distress through effective use of rescue techniques.
- Ensured safety of pool users by implementing and enforcing pool rules and regulations.
- Inspected lifesaving equipment regularly, ensuring readiness for duty at all times.
- Monitored water quality with regular testing, ensuring it met health standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of the pool area to prevent potential hazards.
- Pool cleanliness maintained by carrying out regular cleaning duties such as scrubbing tiles and emptying skimmers.
- Minimised accidents by sharing health and safety awareness.
- Patrolled pools, offering ongoing guidance to swimmers for guaranteed safety and security.
Education
A-Levels - History, Media Studies & English Literature
The Sixth Form College
Colchester, Essex 2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs -
Stour Valley Community School
Clare, Suffolk 2013.09 - 2018.07
Skills
- Recordkeeping rules compliance
- Accessioning expertise
- Artifact handling
- Reference services
- Patience and persistence
- Time efficiency
- Document scanning
- Data protection understanding
- Historical knowledge
- Closing procedures expertise
- Handling complaints diplomatically
- Multitasking under pressure
- High volume operations effectiveness
- Establishing repeat business
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Archive assistant
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2026.01 - 2026.03
Bar team leader
Wetherspoons
2022.02 - Current
Pool lifeguard
Kingfisher Leisure Centre
2019.07 - 2020.12
A-Levels - History, Media Studies & English Literature
The Sixth Form College
2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs -
Stour Valley Community School
2013.09 - 2018.07