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Callum Foster

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

A driven individual with a passion for finance. With a background in retail, I have honed my leadership skills, progressing from an assistant to a managerial role. I thrive in dynamic environments, adept at problem-solving and fostering teamwork. I excel in problem solving leveraging my extensive experience and current knowledge to achieve outstanding results. Alongside my retail experience, my background in tutoring and social media management has enhanced my adaptability and communication skills, enabling me to collaborate effectively within a team and ensure seamless teamwork and successful project outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainee Assistant Manager

Aldi
Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield
01.2024 - Current


  • Attended weekly management meetings, contributed valuable ideas.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Social Media Marketer

Pharmazeezee
London, Kingston
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed and regulated social media accounts across TikTok and Instagram helping to maintain consistent branding and messaging
  • Monitored and analysed social media metrics to refine content strategies and improve overall performance
  • Engaged with followers through comments, messages and live sessions

Store Trainer

Aldi
Birmingham , Sutton Coldfield
03.2023 - Current
  • Trained new hires at Aldi to excel and uphold company standards, enhancing my communication skills with diverse individuals.
  • Gained valuable insights into effective training and mentorship for building a skilled, motivated workforce.
  • I have led the development and integration of numerous new hires into their roles and helped to enhance their operational efficiency.
  • This promotion recognised my ability to train and mentor new staff members.

Deputy Store Manager

Aldi
Birmingham , Sutton Coldfield
01.2023 - Current
  • Serving as a Deputy Manager has been instrumental in developing my communication skills, as I am constantly required to coordinate shifts and deal with a wide range of customer or staff concerns and issues
  • This role has helped me deal with pressure in a very effective manner and has helped to improve my critical thinking skills due to the fast-paced environment
  • This role has also further improved my time management skills as I am able to balance a full-time job alongside my personal life and a challenging degree
  • A significant achievement during my time as a Deputy Manager at Aldi was being promoted to the role of Aldi Store Trainer


Tutor

Self Employed
Birmingham
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Planned lessons and catered to individual student needs for GCSE and A-Level Maths and Physics
  • Ensured punctuality and designed engaging materials to help student reach their goals

Retail Assistant

Aldi
Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • A crucial aspect of Aldis' business model is efficiency in order to keep staff to a minimum
  • My experience in this role has taught me how to prioritise tasks whilst maintaining high standards
  • Balancing work at Aldi with full time A Level studies required me to continuously motivated and to have meticulous time management skills from a young age
  • Despite the demanding workload, I was able to develop structured routines which I have maintained ever since
  • During my A-Level studies, I seized the opportunity to apply for a promotion within Aldi, ultimately securing the role of Deputy Manager, which was a significant achievement that I am immensely proud of
  • Transitioning into a leadership position required not only a deep understanding of Aldi´s operations, but also effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • This promotion taught me the importance of adaptability and resilience in navigating both academic and professional pursuits, which is a valuable lesson that I carry forward with me.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Economics

Aston University
Birmingham
09/2023 -

A Level -

The Streetly Academy Sixth Form
Birmingham
09/2020 - 07/2022

GCSE -

The Streetly Academy
09/2015 - 07/2020

Bachelor of Science - Theoretical Physics

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
09/2022 - 07/2023

Skills

  • KPI tracking
  • Inventory control
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Stress management
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • R Coding

About

I enjoy watching a variety of films in my spare time, exploring different genres and narratives, which offers a refreshing contrast to my active engagement in the economics society, where attending events deepens my understanding of the field. When it comes to staying active, I enjoy using weights and the treadmill at the gym to stay healthy and focused. Incorporating both intellectual pursuits and physical exercise into my routine keeps me balanced, energized, and ready to take on new challenges.

Certification

Full UK Drivers License


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social Media Marketer

Pharmazeezee
06.2024 - Current

Trainee Assistant Manager

Aldi
01.2024 - Current

Store Trainer

Aldi
03.2023 - Current

Deputy Store Manager

Aldi
01.2023 - Current

Tutor

Self Employed
09.2022 - 12.2023

Retail Assistant

Aldi
01.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor's degree - Economics

Aston University
09/2023 -

A Level -

The Streetly Academy Sixth Form
09/2020 - 07/2022

GCSE -

The Streetly Academy
09/2015 - 07/2020

Bachelor of Science - Theoretical Physics

University of Birmingham
09/2022 - 07/2023

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