George Young
Summary
I'm a highly motivated, resilient and friendly individual that values fairness and integrity. I hope to join a team where I can grow my skills and knowledge within a capable and supportive team, with my goal being to be able to one day lead such a team as a manager. My completion of the Google data analytics vocational course shows that I already taken the steps to start a career in data analytics and that I have the capable to quickly learn the skills that are required to succeed in my goal of starting a new career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tesco Colleague
Tesco Seaton, Tesco
2020.10 - 2026.04
- Responsibilities included refilling stock on the shelves, managing routines such as price reductions and waste, completing the assembly of online orders, uses of the till and handling of money, and helping customers with queries. All while maintaining a high level of cleanliness on the shop floor.
Warehouse Operative
Lidl RDC Exeter, Lidl
2017.10 - 2018.08
- Responsibilities included accepting orders for anywhere between 100-600 units of stock from the company's various outlets, collecting the different quantities of products required to fulfill the orders and arranging the product to form a stable pallet to be transported to the clients. I was also responsible for keeping a high level of cleanliness in the warehouse while I worked.
Front of House
Samuel Jones Smokehouse, St. Austell Brewery
2016.10 - 2016.10
- Responsibilities included taking food and beverage orders, talking to customers both in person and on the phone, handling money, preparing drinks (including hot beverages), and cleaning tables during and after service. I would personally be responsible for a number of tables, especially during busy periods.
Education
Google Data Analysis Professional Certificate -
Coursera
2024.12 - 2025.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer Science
University of Exeter
2014.09 - 2017.06
A-Levels -
Garden International School
Kuala Lumpur 2012.01 - 2014.01
GCSEs -
St John's School
Leatherhead 2010.01 - 2012.01
Skills
Teamwork
- While at University, I participated in an international competition called “Project Arduino” ran by Thales My team consisted of 4 members, and we used an arduino computer to make a door locking and unlocking system Each member was responsible for a specific part of the process depending on personal strengths, and I was personally responsible for creating the presentation video and wiring the mechanism Our project was successful and won the competition
- As a member of the Exeter Revue Committee, I worked as part of a 7 person team to help publicise the Exeter Revue events
Communication
- As a Tesco Colleague, I maintain a polite and approachable attitude towards all customers and answer any queries they may have I am able to change my communication toward customers depending on factors, such as their temperament, to best help them with their needs
- As part of my role as 'Head of Publicity' for various societies, I engaged with members of the public in pursuit of advertising society events and recruiting new members
- I took part in many of the activities that the Exeter Revue offered, including performing stand up comedy, taking part in several improv comedy shows and writing sketches for the society to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Accuracy
- While working at Lidl's Exeter RDC, it was important that I collected the correct quantities of items and stacked them correctly so that the clients received the right order of undamaged product, before the delivery vehicle came to collect it I learnt to be accurate while maintaining a high work performance
Data Analyst Skills
- I have recently completed a vocational course “Google Data Analytics”, which provided me with a foundation in skills necessary for data analytics, such as knowledge of data structures, the process of cleaning and analysing data (using spreadsheet software, SQL and R), and reporting insights
Leadership
- During an school trip to China, I led a team of young people aged 12-14 for a social action project The project involved renovating a kindergarten classroom, and creating a mural for the walls of our own design I was responsible for ensuring the young people stayed on task and completed the project to a high standard as well as providing support and motivation
Other Previous Roles
Exeter Revue Comedy Society, University of Exeter, Head of Publicity, 2015-09-01, 2016-06-30, Responsibilities included designing marketing materials for upcoming events, distributing flyers and promoting events to the public, managing a small team, and running social media campaigns on various platforms. I also performed in comedy shows and events.
Timeline
Google Data Analysis Professional Certificate -
Coursera
2024.12 - 2025.03
Tesco Colleague
Tesco Seaton, Tesco
2020.10 - 2026.04
Warehouse Operative
Lidl RDC Exeter, Lidl
2017.10 - 2018.08
Front of House
Samuel Jones Smokehouse, St. Austell Brewery
2016.10 - 2016.10
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer Science
University of Exeter
2014.09 - 2017.06
A-Levels -
Garden International School
2012.01 - 2014.01
GCSEs -
St John's School
2010.01 - 2012.01