Ian Stuart
Strathaven,South Lanarkshire
Summary
Highly motivated First Class Honours Business Management graduate with strong academic ability and analytical skills, demonstrated through consistent high performance and a 1st Class degree. Developed advanced research and critical thinking skills, including a final-year dissertation on renewable energy in UK agriculture involving independent research, data analysis, and evaluation.
Brings five years of experience working on a dairy farm, building strong organisation, reliability, and discipline. Developed high resilience and adaptability through long hours, early starts, and changing working conditions. Known for effective communication, teamwork, and leadership potential, with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dairy farm worker
A&M Dalling
Strathaven, South Lanarkshire
04.2021 - Current
- Followed strict procedures and schedules, demonstrating discipline, time management, and accountability
- Worked independently and as part of a team, building communication and teamwork skills
- Took ownership of key tasks, showing initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Responded calmly to unexpected issues, strengthening adaptability and decision-making under pressure
- Maintained and monitored machinery and equipment, developing strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Kept accurate records of livestock, enabled effective management decisions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 09.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- Strong analytical thinking developed through business coursework and real-world problem-solving
- Excellent time management from balancing demanding work schedules with academic study
- Strong work ethic and reliability proven through 5 years in a physically and mentally demanding role requiring long hours
- Organisational skills from managing daily farm operations and meeting academic deadlines
- Communication and teamwork gained from working in high-pressure environments at both university and work
- Leadership potential shown by taking responsibility for key tasks and supporting others during university group projects
- Accountability and professionalism from being trusted with important operations
- Commercial awareness from studying business management and understanding how operations affect performance, reinforced through real-world application on a dairy farm
- Strong attention to detail developed through machinery checks, maintenance routines, and following strict procedures
- Adaptability and resilience built through working in unpredictable conditions, changing workloads, and long, demanding shifts
Certification
- Level 1 Talent ID PFSA
Affiliations
- Football
- Golf
- Astronomy
- Gym/ Running
Trading Skills
I have been building my personal trading skills since my final year of university, developing an interest in financial markets through responsible cryptocurrency trading. This has helped me learn about market behaviour, risk management, and disciplined decision-making. It also complements my interest in networking, as I have built connections both in the UK and internationally, exchanging ideas and gaining varied perspectives on markets and business.
Travelling
I am currently on a gap year, during which I have travelled across Europe and then solo travelled through South East Asia. Planning and navigating this independently has strengthened my confidence, decision-making, and adaptability. I value learning through experience and enjoy engaging with different cultures, meeting new people, and understanding how others live and work around the world.
Coding/ Data Analysis
I am also developing my skills in Python coding and data analysis while travelling, driven by a strong interest in football and how scouting departments use data to evaluate player performance. This has encouraged me to build technical skills alongside my business background, combining analytical thinking with a genuine passion for understanding how data supports better decision-making.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
09.2021 - 05.2025
Dairy farm worker
A&M Dalling
04.2021 - Current