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Erik Ramsay

Dundee,Dundee City

Summary

I am a (soon-to-be) honours graduate with a history of working in public-facing roles. This prior experience has led me to develop an approachable and amiable demeanour. My time as a BT 999 operator developed my ability to remain calm and keep a clear head when in stressful or sensitive situations.

Furthermore, my time studying Politics and International Relations has furnished me with a proactive approach to problem-solving, competencies in SPSS and Microsoft Excel and a corresponding understanding of data analysis.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

BT 999 Operator

Blue Arrow recruitment
Dundee, Dundee City
2025.05 - 2025.08
  • Liaised with police, fire, ambulance and coastguard personnel to provide comprehensive support to callers.
  • Effectively handled approximately 300 calls per shift.
  • Communicated effectively and professionally with callers (who were often experiencing stressful situations).
  • Held and transferred calls by operating company's software.
    Maintained privacy of caller information in compliance with data protection laws.
  • Navigated stressful and unpredictable calls calmly, following relevant procedures at all times.
  • Developed good keyboard skills.

Petrol Station Attendant

Gleaner Oils
Temple of Fiddes, Aberdeenshire
2023.07 - 2023.09

* Summer job

  • Maintained a pleasant and affable manner when interacting with customers
  • Assisted customers with refuelling and light car maintenance
  • Operated tills efficiently and counted cash at the end of the shift.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
  • Ensured the forecourt was free from hazards at all times
  • Managed queues effectively during rush hour.
  • Processed incoming deliveries.
  • Tracked fuel levels in fuel storage tanks.

Freelance Tefl tutor

Preply/Freelance
Dundee, Dundee City
2021.06 - 2022.08
  • Prepared students for exams.
  • Created my own teaching resources.
  • Maintained a personable and supportive demeanour at all times.
  • Practised good time keeping and punctuality.

Waiter

Rock Salt & Sole
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
2018.07 - 2020.08
  • Operated the till efficiently.
  • Assisted in food preparation.
  • Maintained a pleasant and affable manner when interacting with customers
  • Kept up the cleanliness of the restaurant area, with regular sweeping and clearing of tables.
  • Maintained my professional appearance throughout shifts, reflecting positively on the establishment's image.
  • Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.

Education

BA Honours - Politics and International Relations

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
2022.09 - 2026.05

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Sciences

Dundee and Angus College
Dundee
2021.09 - 2022.06

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Sciences

University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness
2020.09 - 2021.06

TEFL - 120 hour certificate - Teaching English as a foreign language

Premier Tefl
2020.09 - 2021.05

A-Level or equivalent - German

The Open University
Milton Keynes
2019.10 - 2020.06

Skills

  • I can keep calm in stressful and unpredictable situations
  • I work well as part of a team, communicating clearly and concisely with co-workers
  • I work well in customer-facing roles I endeavour to possess an approachable and personable demeanour at all times
  • I am proficient in both SPSS and Microsoft Excel
  • I have a competent understanding of data analysis
  • I am a fast learner, capable of adapting to different working environments and procedures

Languages

German
Elementary
French
Upper intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

BT 999 Operator

Blue Arrow recruitment
2025.05 - 2025.08

Petrol Station Attendant

Gleaner Oils
2023.07 - 2023.09

BA Honours - Politics and International Relations

University of Strathclyde
2022.09 - 2026.05

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Sciences

Dundee and Angus College
2021.09 - 2022.06

Freelance Tefl tutor

Preply/Freelance
2021.06 - 2022.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Sciences

University of the Highlands and Islands
2020.09 - 2021.06

TEFL - 120 hour certificate - Teaching English as a foreign language

Premier Tefl
2020.09 - 2021.05

A-Level or equivalent - German

The Open University
2019.10 - 2020.06

Waiter

Rock Salt & Sole
2018.07 - 2020.08
Erik Ramsay