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Cole MacKenzie

Mayfield,East Sussex

Summary

Ambitious and self-driven individual with a proven track record in entrepreneurial ventures and leadership roles. Demonstrates strong time management, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Holds a solid academic record, including serving as Head Boy, and is eager to gain experience in the finance industry to further support an application to study Economics at Cambridge.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Tree surgeon / Owner

Monty's Trees
Mayfield, East Sussex
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained client relationships through effective communication and accurate job pricing.
  • Managed a team of labourers, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service.
  • Spearheaded marketing efforts via social media and other channels to grow the business.
  • Handled invoicing and financial management, maintaining a healthy cash flow.

Sales representative

LaunchSites
Mayfield, East Sussex
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted 100 sales calls weekly to acquire clients for a web design start-up, contributing to the company's growth.
  • Developed persuasive communication skills and a strong understanding of client needs.

Labourer

T. C. WATTERS LTD
Mayfield, East Sussex
06.2021 - Current
  • Took on this job to earn money during school summer holidays, involved general site labouring, developing a strong work ethic and physical endurance.

Gardener

Mayfield Garden Services
Mayfield, East Sussex
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Engaged in various gardening tasks to gain hands-on experience and knowledge for starting my own business, Monty's Trees.

Office Storage Monitor and Data Analysis

Blue Pelican Recruitment
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Gained experience in facilities management at my father's recruitment firm, with a focus on problem-solving and data analysis using spreadsheets.

Tiktok Affiliate Marketer

Tiktok
Mayfield, East Sussex
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Leveraged TikTok to market products, earning commission on sales and growing a follower base of nearly 30,000.
  • Developed digital marketing skills and learned to engage with a large audience effectively.

Co-Founder

Biltong Brothers
Mayfield, East Sussex
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Co-founded a small-scale biltong business, converting a hobby into a profitable venture.
  • Collaborated with a local butcher to produce high-quality biltong in a professional environment.
  • Managed operations and learned valuable lessons in business planning, quality control, and financial oversight.
  • Faced logistical challenges due to age-related restrictions as was unable to drive but adapted and gained substantial experience in entrepreneurship.

Kitchen porter

The Rose and Crown
Mayfield, East Sussex
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and ensured efficient operations.

Education

A-Levels - Business, Maths, Physics

Skinners
Tunbridge Wells
09/2022 - 06/2024

GCSEs -

Claremont School
Bodiam
09/2019 - 07/2022

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Communication
  • Leadership


Affiliations

  • Rugby: Played first team school rugby and Heathfield Club Rugby for seven years. Participated in the Saracens Development Player Program, enhancing teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Hockey: Played for Sussex County and Crowborough Hockey Club.
  • Tennis: Enjoy playing tennis and play occasionally at local Mayfield tennis club.
  • Chess: Avid chess player, play daily with family.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Biltong Brothers: Developed essential skills in planning, quality control, and financial management through co-founding a biltong business.

Young Enterprise Programme: Applied business acumen as the Managing Director of a student-led company, successfully developing and marketing a new school jumper.

TikTok Affiliate Marketing: Grew a substantial social media following and monetized it through affiliate marketing, gaining insights into digital commerce.

E-Commerce: Initiated an online brand selling gym equipment through dropshipping, designing the website and managing operations.

Monty's Trees: Co-founded a tree surgery business with my step-brother, where I applied my previously acquired skills to help guide and grow the company.


Through these ventures, I have deepened my market knowledge, learned from challenges, and gained invaluable experience in leadership, marketing, and business management.

Timeline

Tree surgeon / Owner

Monty's Trees
06.2024 - Current

Sales representative

LaunchSites
06.2024 - Current

Office Storage Monitor and Data Analysis

Blue Pelican Recruitment
10.2023 - 06.2024

Tiktok Affiliate Marketer

Tiktok
10.2023 - 01.2024

Gardener

Mayfield Garden Services
08.2023 - 07.2024

Co-Founder

Biltong Brothers
01.2023 - 06.2023

Labourer

T. C. WATTERS LTD
06.2021 - Current

Kitchen porter

The Rose and Crown
01.2020 - 01.2021

A-Levels - Business, Maths, Physics

Skinners
09/2022 - 06/2024

GCSEs -

Claremont School
09/2019 - 07/2022
Cole MacKenzie