Eashan Gandhi
Twickenham,Middlesex
Summary
Enthusiastic and confident professional with expertise in MS Office applications, fast typing skills, editing and proofreading proficiency. Comfortable delivering impactful presentations to both senior management and peers. Proficient in political topic evaluation, strategic insight, and research skills. Experienced in sales and product promotion with a focus on customer retention.
A team player who thrives on new challenges to increase productivity and service levels. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Intern
Department for Work & Pensions
Leicester
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with EDI leadership to define five strategic departmental objectives.
- Co-developed a mentoring hub, implemented across all Central England departments.
- Launched a monthly DWP inclusion newsletter, ensuring accessibility and tracking engagement.
- Analysed data using Excel formulas to summarise actionable insights.
- Delivered presentations and updates on current projects and managed feedback responses effectively.
- Initiated administrative support tasks for senior teams during peak business periods.
- Honoured with an award for most dedicated team member
Bartender
The Park hotel and bar
Teddington
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed demanding customers with professionalism and efficiency.
- Promoted special events and offers effectively, leading to increased footfall on those days.
- Adapted quickly, maintaining efficiency and service levels even under pressure.
- Trained new staff members effectively. Organsied team events to improve teamwork and dynamics
Dispensing Assistant/ Counter Assistant
KC Pharmacy
Teddington
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Served as initial point of contact for all prescription queries via email and phone. and executed business administration tasks efficiently
- Developed a systematic filing system for invoices and delivery notes.
- Ensured compliance with pharmaceutical legislation through timely completion of training modules.
- Designed and led promotional campaigns on health and wellbeing, and measured customer engagement
Intern Placement
The Careers and Enterprise Company
London
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Engaged in team meetings, ensuring accurate note-taking and administrative support for various initiatives.
- Conducted data collection and analysis using research software to enhance project outcomes.
- Facilitated communication with staff across all organisational levels to achieve task objectives.
- Managed updates to Excel spreadsheets accurately and on time
- Prepared reports detailing relevant MPs and individuals for impending elections.
Work Placement
Richmond Conservative Party
Richmond
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Engaged with the public to better understand views and needs using surveys and questionnaires.
- Thrived in a fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm - handled around 40 inbound calls daily.
- Proofread documentation and leaflets, and provided admin support as and when needed. Updated databases while complying with GDPR.
- Researched local and national political issues to produce comprehensive briefings under tight deadlines.
Education
History and Politics BA (Hons) -
Loughborough University
A Level - History (B), Sociology (C), Economics (C)
Waldegrave Sixth Form
GCSE - 9 GCSEs including Mathematics and English
St James Independent School
Skills
- MS Office software proficiency
- Fast typing skills
- Editing and Proofreading abilities
- Critical analysis
- Effective presentation skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Political topic evaluation
Strategic insight
Research skills - Sales and product promotion
- Customer retention tactics
Accomplishments
- University course representative for all final year History and Politics students
- Member of the Para CCF/cadets for 5 years
- Raised £1,200 for Mind charity
- Speech and drama competitions
- Member of history and debating clubs
- Member of a mountaineering club and completed an alpine expedition
- Member of the Twickenham Rowing Club
Affiliations
Politics and current affairs
Solo travel trips
Gym
Cooking
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
Timeline
Intern
Department for Work & Pensions
07.2024 - 09.2024
Bartender
The Park hotel and bar
06.2022 - 04.2024
Intern Placement
The Careers and Enterprise Company
08.2019 - 09.2019
Work Placement
Richmond Conservative Party
03.2017 - 05.2017
Dispensing Assistant/ Counter Assistant
KC Pharmacy
01.2017 - 08.2021
GCSE - 9 GCSEs including Mathematics and English
St James Independent School
History and Politics BA (Hons) -
Loughborough University
A Level - History (B), Sociology (C), Economics (C)
Waldegrave Sixth Form
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