- I play football for uttoxeter juniors, in my age group and the under 18s which is 2 years above my age
- I also got to the local pure gym where I workout every day
- i do muay tai for beyond Black belt where I have been for 2 years
Callum Keates
Uttoxeter,Staffordshire
Summary
Motivated GCSE student studying resistant materials, computer science, history, English, maths and combined science, with strong interest in engineering and practical problem-solving. Leadership, teamwork, communication and willingness to learn are developed through group projects, volunteering, expedition planning and varied community activities, showing strong adaptability and commitment to growth. Brings positive attitude, steady work ethic and clear enthusiasm for developing technical knowledge in a professional environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Duke of Edinburgh silver award
Thomas alleynes
09.2026 - Current
- Engaged in 6 months of physical activity, volunteering, and skill development.
- Developed management and social skills through collaboration with diverse groups.
- Participated in Duke of Edinburgh award by completing a three-day camping expedition in the Peak District.
Volunteering in Tanzania
Teacher Active
07.2026 - Current
- Raised £10,000 over one year for an expedition in Tanzania to support a poverty-stricken tribe by building clean water sources, constructing toilets, and teaching English, significantly improving their living conditions.
- Motivated by a strong commitment to assist those in need, contributing to efforts that address financial hardships faced by vulnerable communities.
- Demonstrated tenacity by overcoming challenges in unfamiliar environments, actively engaging in hands-on work and collaborating with others to achieve project goals.
- This opportunity enabled me to engage in hands-on work and gain valuable experience through manual labour while collaborating with others in a foreign country.
Dog walker
My nan
10.2024 - Current
- Walked my nan's disabled dog daily for 30-45 minutes since October 2024, providing reliable companionship and exercise to support the dog's well-being.
- Maintained excellent knowledge of safe, local walking routes to enhance exercise routines.
- Planned walking routes to measure distance and time for dog walks.
- Walked multiple dogs simultaneously, maintaining control and safety in various environments.
Stacking shelving units
One Stop
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Acquired knowledge of team roles and responsibilities through hands-on experience in a retail environment.
- Organised and categorised incoming deliveries to facilitate streamlined inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Uncle farm
Uncle
Bramshall , Staffordshire
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Executed various tasks including cleaning horse stables, building outdoor furniture, constructing fences, and gaining insight into post driver operation.
- Operated various machines, enhancing practical engineering skills.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Engineering course student
New engineers
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed and built a controllable robotic arm using water hydraulics, constructed towers from spaghetti and marshmallows, and created a functional ferris wheel using basic electronic components, enhancing hands-on engineering skills.
- Led team in completing engineering projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among members, which strengthened my leadership abilities developed through experiences like being captain of Rocester Juniors football team for over six years.
- Collaborated with a team of four unfamiliar peers, fostering relationships that improved my confidence in communicating with diverse individuals.
- this course also taught me the fundamentals of engineering which will benefit me as I want to do a job in the engineering industry.
Education
GCSEs - Resistant Materials, computer science,history,English,maths,combined science,
Thomas alleynes
Uttoxeter, STS01-2027
Skills
Project management
- Team leadership
- Group collaboration
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Leadership
- Commitment to excellence
- Diverse skill set
Interests
Timeline
Duke of Edinburgh silver award
Thomas alleynes
09.2026 - Current
Volunteering in Tanzania
Teacher Active
07.2026 - Current
Uncle farm
Uncle
07.2025 - 09.2025
Stacking shelving units
One Stop
01.2025 - 12.2025
Dog walker
My nan
10.2024 - Current
Engineering course student
New engineers
07.2024 - 07.2024
GCSEs - Resistant Materials, computer science,history,English,maths,combined science,
Thomas alleynes