Harry Turkington
Summary
I am currently a second year BA(Hons) Human Resource Management student at Manchester Metropolitan University. I am a keen sportsperson and play Wheelchair Rugby and was selected to represent Northern Ireland in Wheelchair Athletics. o date I have shown the passion and dedication for success in both my academic work and sport. I have undertaken volunteer work and a summer internship to further strengthen my skillset and seek further work experience to continue my learning and professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Human resources intern
Inclusive Employers Limited
London
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Appraised bids for potential new clients
- Assisted in the delivery of training courses
- Attended meetings regarding inclusive practice in both sport and employment
Customer Care Advisor
Randox Healthcare
2021.07 - 2021.09
- Advising Customers on different Covid test options for travel to various destinations
- Skilfully navigated challenging phone conversations with confidence and good interpersonal skills to achieve positive outcome.
- Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking providing both verbal and written responses.
Centre Assistant
Queens' University Test Centre
2021.05 - 2021.06
- Worked with team members to supervise customers and answer any queries regarding Covid testing.
Volunteer (Gap Year)
Projects Abroad
2019.09 - 2020.04
- The first four months of my Gap Year were spent in Cambodia on a Micro Business Project. The work involved advising local people in business startup, preparing business plans, cash flow and agree terms for lending the necessary funds to get started. I followed their progress through regular meetings, providing advice where necessary.
- I travelled from Cambodia to CapeTown where I worked on a Law and Human Rights Internship participating in legal clinics and raising awareness of basic human rights in disadvantaged communities. I met with young offenders due for release from remand centres to help them access the services they needed to enable their integration back into the community.
Education
A-Levels - Business Studies (A) Environmental Technology (B) French (C)
Rainey Endowed School
Magherafelt. N Ireland /2017 - /2019
GCSEs - 10 A - C Grades
Rainey Endowed School
Magherafelt. N Ireland /2015 - /2017
Skills
- Team work
- Results-driven
- Positive attitude
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organisation
Achievements
- Played Wheelchair Rugby for Ulster team and trained with Irish development Squad, 2016-2021
- Coaching Certificate to Interprovincial level in Wheelchair Hurling
- Winner of the William Kehone Children of Courage Award, 2019
- Wheelchair Rugby Ulster Player of the Year, 2018
- Lady Taverners Spirit of Sport Award, 2017
- Wheelchair Athletics, Irish National Champion 100m, 200m and 400m, 2016
- Represented Northern Ireland in London Mini Marathon, 2016
Hobbies and Interests
- Aside from sport, I enjoy musicians play tine whistle and guitar. Iperform with different groups at student music events.
- I am a car enthusiast and have restored and adapted a ten year old Land Rover defender 90 which I now enjoy driving.
- Other hobbies include snow (hand) skiing and water (sit) skiing and I have attained my Power Boat Licence (Level 2).
- I love to travel and have visits, America, Asia, Africa, Canada and many parts of Europe. I enjoy the different cultures and diversity travel provides.
Timeline
Human resources intern
Inclusive Employers Limited
2023.07 - 2023.08
Customer Care Advisor
Randox Healthcare
2021.07 - 2021.09
Centre Assistant
Queens' University Test Centre
2021.05 - 2021.06
Volunteer (Gap Year)
Projects Abroad
2019.09 - 2020.04
A-Levels - Business Studies (A) Environmental Technology (B) French (C)
Rainey Endowed School
/2017 - /2019
GCSEs - 10 A - C Grades
Rainey Endowed School
/2015 - /2017