Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Projects
Awards
Timeline
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Daniel James Birkett

Telford,Shropshire

Summary

A dedicated professional with exceptional people skills, adept at fostering teamwork and clear communication. I am known for my empathetic perspective, consistently building strong relationships and making informed decisions. I am highly adaptable and reliable, maintaining focus and positivity in challenging situations. I can demonstrate a strong work ethic through punctuality, organisation, and commitment to the highest quality. I always maintain enthusiasm when meeting the needs of others while pursuing opportunities for growth within collaborative environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Paper deliverer

Telford Journal
Telford, Shropshire
09.2018 - 08.2023

Weekly deliveries of approximately newspapers to multiple streets and maintained consistency throughout my tenure even if the weather was unfavourable and other circumstances came about. I ensured any needs were needed including the preferences of individuals in where to deliver the newspaper and would partake in conversations with residents if questions were raised about the newspaper.

Education

A-Levels - Sociology (C), Psychology (D), Health and Social BTEC (C)

Idsall Sixth Form
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
09.2023 - 06.2025

GCSEs - Maths (5), English (6,4), Science (4,4), History (4), Geography (4), Enterprise (4), Art (3)

Telford Park
Telford
09.2018 - 05.2023

Skills

  • People Skills
  • Work well with others and enjoy being part of a team I'm good at communicating clearly, listening actively, and staying calm under pressure — especially when working toward shared goals
  • Empathy and perspective
  • Make an effort to see things from others' points of view This helps me build stronger working relationships and make decisions that consider the bigger picture
  • Adaptable and reliable
  • Whether plans change or challenges come up, I'm someone others can count on I stay flexible, focused, and positive, even when things get tricky
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • I take pride in showing up on time, staying organized, and doing my best, even during long shifts or under pressure I care about the quality of my work
  • I am always willing to show enthusiasm and determination to satisfy the needs of others

References

References available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

Sports — I regularly go to Liverpool as I am a keen supporter. I have had lucky opportunities while watching football such as going to Madrid and Milan. I also love to play and watch hockey too. Having an interest in sports is helpful for understanding the importance of team work and communication., Economics — I enjoy learning about socio-economics and how countries function economically. Having a broad understanding of this can be important when assessing finances and economic issues., History — I enjoy looking at how things have developed over time regarding places, people, functions and creations. Understanding historical context behind different things can lead to better decision making to know what may work better., Gaming — Enjoy a variety of different games such as story based or online and it is a good way to stay connected with my friends. Gaming provides helpful understanding in working with individuals you do not know and to improve on coordination and reaction time., Travel — I love travelling and exploring different places. I have been lucky enough to visit many places abroad, sometimes through football and also family holidays and I have lived in Cyprus. My dream is to visit many other places across the world like Peru and China. Having an interest in travelling can help build confidence and determination to explore places and meet different people

Projects

Health and Social Care Education with Hospital Observation 2023 – 2025, Completed coursework across multiple units focused on various areas of health and social care, with an emphasis on supporting service users. This included educational visits to Shrewsbury Hospital to observe and gain insight into the operation of different departments and services., Geographical Surveys 2022, Conducted qualitative surveys with residents of Shrewsbury to gather insights into the local area and quality of life. Utilised a structured set of questions to collect information from participants across various age groups.

Awards

Medals for football, I used to participate in a lot in football matches and tournaments and had received quite a few medals in tournaments or man of the matches., Sociology awards in sixth form, I was given an award for progression and attitude towards learning in sociology., Headteachers award, I have received individual certificates of achievement by my teachers throughout primary, secondary and sixth form.

Timeline

A-Levels - Sociology (C), Psychology (D), Health and Social BTEC (C)

Idsall Sixth Form
09.2023 - 06.2025

Paper deliverer

Telford Journal
09.2018 - 08.2023

GCSEs - Maths (5), English (6,4), Science (4,4), History (4), Geography (4), Enterprise (4), Art (3)

Telford Park
09.2018 - 05.2023
Daniel James Birkett