Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Quotes From Customer Reviews
Quotes From College Personal Tutor
Non-Academic History
Timeline
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Daniel Sellwood

Telford,Shropshire

Summary

Having now finished college, I am ready to take my next step in my career. I am a conscientious and reliable person, who is able to work well in a busy and demanding environment. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination in the automotive and motorsport industries - this enthusiasm would allow me to excel in such an environment. I am a social and approachable person, being able to understand the views of others and take them into account during work.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Waiter and Bartender

The Pheasant Inn
Telford, Shropshire
2026.01 - Current

Providing excellent customer service and making customers feel welcome.

Communicating between customers and the kitchen.

Handling cash.

Working effectively in busy / high-pressure situations.

Resolving complaints politely and professionally.

Restaurant waiter

The Queens At Horton Bar & Restaurant
Telford, Shropshire
2024.09 - 2026.02

Providing excellent customer service and making customers feel welcome.

Communicating between customers and the kitchen.

Handling cash.

Working effectively in busy / high-pressure situations.

Resolving complaints politely and professionally.

Education

GCSEs -

Thomas Telford School
Telford

T-level - Mechanical Engineering

Shrewsbury College
Shrewsbury
2024.09 - 2026.07

Extended Project Qualification -

Shrewsbury College
Shrewsbury
2025.06 - 2026.04

EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Mathematics -

Shrewsbury College
Shrewsbury
2025.09 -

Skills

- Communication / team working learnt from previous employment
- Logical, problem solving mindset when handling issues or projects
- Level-headed in frustrating situations
- Hands on skills - learnt from T-level college course
- Mathematical and data analysis skills
- Exceptional writing and research skills as demonstrated in my EPQ
- Awareness of customer wants and needs
- Reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, conscientious and willing to learn

- Report writing and reflection

- Ability to take and apply criticism
- I have a full UK driving license and my own car

Affiliations

  • Car / Motorsport Journalism
  • Simracing
  • Music

References

References available upon request.

Quotes From Customer Reviews

"Dan, our server, was excellent - friendly, polite and genuinely helpful throughout."

"Fantastic rapport with out waiter Dan, great crack with him, he made it very enjoyable"

Quotes From College Personal Tutor

"Dan is a dedicated student who strives to enhance his design, development and engineering capabilities."

"He demonstrates strong time management by successfully balancing his T-level with his EPQ on separate campuses."

"Dan's strong work ethic and reliability were evident during his first year exams. His problem solving skills, budget management, and project planning enabled him to achieve an A grade, placing him within the top 10% nationally"

"He is an excellent team player; his ability to lead and motivate others in these setting is strong."

"Dan is quick-thinking, ambitious and motivated."

"His readiness to accept constructive feedback and use it to define and improve his work demonstrates resilience and commitment."

"In summary, Dan is an outstanding student whose academic ability, practical skills, and commitment to personal development set him apart."

"I recommend him without reservation."

Non-Academic History

Taking part in mixed martial arts classes for over 6 years.

Taking part and winning multiple online sim-racing competitions.

Managing an automotive journalism social media page.

Timeline

Waiter and Bartender

The Pheasant Inn
2026.01 - Current

EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Mathematics -

Shrewsbury College
2025.09 -

Extended Project Qualification -

Shrewsbury College
2025.06 - 2026.04

Restaurant waiter

The Queens At Horton Bar & Restaurant
2024.09 - 2026.02

T-level - Mechanical Engineering

Shrewsbury College
2024.09 - 2026.07

GCSEs -

Thomas Telford School
Daniel Sellwood