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CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD

Wimbledon,City of London

Summary

Determined university graduate with a proven ability to effectively evaluate, organise and prioritise work while going the extra mile. A strong believer in building long term, sustainable relationships with colleagues and peers achieving mutually rewarding results. Possess drive and determination to attain success at the highest level. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts demonstrating initiative and commitment with the capabilities to make things happen. Identifying and solving problems with innovative thinking with the capacity to deal simultaneously with several rapidly changing and competing priorities. Currently looking for a suitable role where knowledge and skills can be utilised and enhanced.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Bar Manager

Wimbledon, Wimbledon Tennis Championships
  • Responsibilities
  • Leading a young inexperienced team to provide excellent customer service
  • Stock management and control with limited storage - ensuring adequate stock available at all times
  • Generating staffing rotas
  • Setting up / breaking down bar at beginning and end of shifts

Bar Supervisor

Cameo Club
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Key holder opening and closing bar - cashing up / stocktaking
  • Managing opening / closing times based upon customer volumes ensuring correct staffing levels
  • Creating cocktails and developing mixology knowledge

Campus Co-Ordinator

09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Effectively communicating and explaining company guidelines to new members during induction
  • Meeting with clients to gain feedback on service provided
  • Co-ordinating activations such as leafleting at student fairs aiming to increase user count

Summer Intern

White Claw, Mark Anthony Brands
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Assisted in the national launch of the ‘White Claw Summer'
  • Managing on the ground festival operations - maintaining brand image at activations and communicating with event organizers
  • Relocating stock to appropriate locations to ensure readily available to customers at all times
  • Supported influencer and brand relations at brand launch events
  • Conducted on the ground promotions to increase brand awareness

Barman / Waiter

The Queens Head pub, Red Mist Leisure
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Delivering excellent customer service at all times
  • Supporting the management team with all tasks as requested

Cage Green Phoenix Centre
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Coached a variety of students in basic swimming techniques
  • Utilised communication and coaching skills to promote positive social attitudes and behaviour
  • Acted as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the students

Child Action Lanka
04.2017
  • Worked collaboratively with Child Action Lanka, a charity helping street children across Sri Lanka
  • Taught and played rugby at different centres around the country (Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Batticaloa)
  • Built playgrounds, whilst repairing and renovating the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya centres
  • Designed and delivered English and Maths lessons in schools around Batticaloa

Education

Hons BSc degree - Marine Geography

Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
Cardiff
09/2020 - 07/2023

A-Levels -

Tonbridge School
Tonbridge
09/2015 - 03/2020

GCSEs -

Tonbridge School
Tonbridge
09/2015 - 04/2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Health and safety
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organisation and prioritisation
  • Problem Solving and planning
  • Project planning and time management
  • Public speaking and presenting
  • Effective decision making

Interests

Avid rugby player and coach across a multitude of levels, playing county colts 1st XV as well as school. 1st XV. Then university as a player for Cardiff Medicals RFC 1st and 2nd XV, while also filling a role as a backs coach for the 2nd XV. Keen skier competed at national FIS champs for both club and school until 2019. Recreational diver qualified to PADI rescue diver level. Passionate sprinter, competing in the 100m, 200m and 400m for club and school.

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Bar Supervisor

Cameo Club
07.2022 - 05.2023

Campus Co-Ordinator

09.2021 - 09.2022

Summer Intern

White Claw, Mark Anthony Brands
07.2021 - 09.2021

Barman / Waiter

The Queens Head pub, Red Mist Leisure
07.2020 - 09.2020

Child Action Lanka
04.2017

Cage Green Phoenix Centre
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bar Manager

Wimbledon, Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Hons BSc degree - Marine Geography

Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
09/2020 - 07/2023

A-Levels -

Tonbridge School
09/2015 - 03/2020

GCSEs -

Tonbridge School
09/2015 - 04/2020
CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD