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Work history
Education
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Accomplishments
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Harshad Gentle

Dagenham,Essex

Summary

Friendly, reliable and hardworking A-Level student with experience working in fast-paced retail and professional environments. Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills developed through customer-facing roles and practical work experience. Quick to learn, adaptable under pressure and committed to providing excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Retail Assistant

Shell
Dagenham, Essex
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with day-to-day shop operations in a busy retail environment.
  • Served customers and handled cash and card transactions accurately.
  • Restocked shelves and maintained a clean, organised store.
  • Developed customer service, communication, and time-management skills.

Intern

The Crown Estate
City of Westminster, Westminster
10.2025 - 11.2025
  • Analysed commercial property development proposals whilst considering financial viability and sustainability.
  • Worked collaboratively in a team to design a development proposal.
  • Applied commercial and sustainability considerations to project decisions.
  • Strengthened teamwork, problem-solving, and commercial awareness skills.

Clinical Work Experience

NHS
Ilford, Greater London
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Completed work experience in the NHS Urology department, gaining insight into how a specialist healthcare service operates, including patient pathways, resource allocation, and service efficiency
  • Developed understanding of structured decision-making processes, observing how clinicians assess information and prioritise cases in a high-pressure, data-driven environment
  • Strengthened analytical and observational skills by understanding how information is used to support diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and communication skills while working in a regulated environment requiring accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail

Education

A-Levels - Chemistry, Economics, Psychology

The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham
09.2024 - 06.2026

A-Levels - EPQ Project level 3 qualification

The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham
06-2025

GCSEs - Maths, Chemistry, Physics ,Biology , English Lang, English Lit, Business studies, History, Spanish

The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
09.2019 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Adaptability to Learning
  • Time management and Organisation
  • Excellent communication
  • Mentoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Working under pressure

Accomplishments

  • Certifications for Trinity's Colleges Classical and Jazz grades from 1-4.
  • Achieved Aristotle award for health and wellbeing in 2025 In recognition for my leadership and contribution to the school community.
  • Partook in a group presentation in front of 100+ students and a panel of judges in advocation for the Ben Kinsella Trust and won the £1000 cash prize (First Give competition).
  • Selected and trained under Oppidan Education, mentoring younger students who were entering secondary school.
  • Selected and mentored secondary school students who were facing behavioural and academic issues.
  • Completed the Property and Real Estate summer school programme, held at the Henley Business School, University of Reading.

Affiliations

  • Music - Currently working towards my grade 5 certification in the Trinity College London classical and Jazz syllabus on the drumkit.
  • Dance - Regularly partake in cultural group dance performances, having performed in the OVO Arena, Wembley, demonstrating dedication, teamwork, stage confidence, and the ability to perform under pressure at a large venue.

Timeline

Intern

The Crown Estate
10.2025 - 11.2025

Clinical Work Experience

NHS
06.2025 - 07.2025

A-Levels - Chemistry, Economics, Psychology

The Sydney Russell School
09.2024 - 06.2026

Retail Assistant

Shell
06.2024 - 08.2024

GCSEs - Maths, Chemistry, Physics ,Biology , English Lang, English Lit, Business studies, History, Spanish

The Sydney Russell School
09.2019 - 06.2024

A-Levels - EPQ Project level 3 qualification

The Sydney Russell School
Harshad Gentle