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Charles Downie

Alwoodley,Leeds

Summary

Dedicated individual with a strong foundation in legal research and writing, complemented by excellent organisational and leadership skills. Demonstrates a keen attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines, ensuring high-quality case analysis and customer service. Aspires to leverage expertise in professionalism and willingness to work towards advancing a career in the legal field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer Assistant

Marks and Spencer
Harrogate
08.2021 - 07.2025
  • Worked independently and in teams to manage stock, build seasonal displays, and support customers on tills and self-checkouts.
  • Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail by ensuring chilled stock was properly handled and customers received efficient service.

Admin

Wetherby Health Centre
Wetherby
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Covid vaccine clinic
  • Handled confidential information involving filling in patients' medical records, which helped develop strong typing skills and attention to detail.
  • Communicating with patients of all ages and with staff, while working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining professionalism and empathy throughout.


Online Public Services Work Experience

Leeds City College
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Gained insight into police and fire service roles through virtual talks and scenario-based activities.
  • Taking part and responding to mock crime scenes, this improved my problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Store Assistant

JD Sports
Leeds
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted customers by locating and recommending shoes in a busy retail environment.
  • Improved my organisation and teamwork skills by managing stock movement between the warehouse and shop floor.

Work Experience

Plexus Law Firm
Leeds
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Placed in the medical negligence department, that focused on workplace injury claims.
  • Undertook legal research into past cases to assess the likelihood of a successful claim, helping develop my analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Observed a client meeting, gaining insight into how lawyers manage conversations and build client trust.
  • Attended a court case which gave me knowledge of the proceedings which took place in claiming medical negligence.
  • Reviewing and organising documents, which improved my understanding of legal documentation.
  • Collaborated with lawyers and assisted them with administrative tasks, this enhanced my attention to detail when dealing with confidential information.

Education

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Public Services/Uniformed Services

Leeds City College
09.2022 - 08.2022

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Public Services/Uniformed Services

Leeds City College
09.2020 - 08.2022

8 GCSEs - 6-4 including English Language and Maths

St Aidan's C of E High School
09.2014 - 08.2019

Skills

  • Willingness to work
  • Leadership
  • Organisation
  • Professionalism
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Customer Service
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Case analysis
  • Attention to detail


Affiliations

My hobbies include playing golf and tennis, which has helped build my confidence and social skills.

Have a strong interest in outdoor expeditions. Organised and led a college expedition around Harewood, using map reading and navigation, which developed my leadership and teamwork skills while reinforcing my enjoyment of outdoor challenges.


Timeline

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Public Services/Uniformed Services

Leeds City College
09.2022 - 08.2022

Customer Assistant

Marks and Spencer
08.2021 - 07.2025

Admin

Wetherby Health Centre
04.2021 - 07.2021

Store Assistant

JD Sports
11.2020 - 02.2021

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Public Services/Uniformed Services

Leeds City College
09.2020 - 08.2022

Online Public Services Work Experience

Leeds City College
09.2020 - 06.2021

Work Experience

Plexus Law Firm
07.2019 - 07.2019

8 GCSEs - 6-4 including English Language and Maths

St Aidan's C of E High School
09.2014 - 08.2019

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