Jack Hawes
Halstead,Essex
Summary
A postgraduate with six years occupational experience who achieved two highly graded degrees whilst working part time for four years. Can take on roles above and beyond expectation, demonstrated by various promotions whilst working at the Reading Students Union. Developed excellent written and verbal skills, through journalistic work in print and radio. Possess extensive skills in researching and analysis, gathered from my undergraduate degree in Politics and IR but also from my journalistic work for local radio. Strive to ensure the health and wellbeing of my teams and committees as exhibited by my role as welfare secretary for two university societies for three years. Pursued my interest in the creative sector by changing course for my Masters where new skills in directing and editing were equipped and my field of study was expanded. Currently looking for roles within the media sector, specifically in the fields of research, to develop my skills further.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Barista Maestro
Costa Coffee
Halstead, Essex
2023.06 - Current
- Have used my previous skills of supervision to help boost sales and implement new store practices to improve productivity, especially in the field of hygiene practices
- Placed in charge of ordering where my analytical skills were used to decide which areas of stock needed refilling and which was the correct amount to order, preventing the risk of wasted product.
- Perform all opening and closing duties fully and accurately to maintain cleanliness of the stores equipment.
The Bull Hotel Halstead
Greene King Breweries
Halstead, Essex
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Developed production plans with management that covered schedules, quality goals and labour requirements. These were done to ensure the smooth running of every area during the more demanding shifts.
- Used conflict resolution skills to deescalate heated situations and ensure a smooth continued service for the other patrons.
- Trusted to solely man and supply functions and events for over 100 guests were a welcoming environment would be created and standards constantly met.
Reading Students Union Bars Team Supervisor
Reading Students Union
Halstead, Essex
2018.09 - 2022.06
- Trained and mentored new starters and helped them to reach their full potential within their roles
- Lobbied for specific changes to be introduced such as designated break time on shifts that prioritised the health and performance of staff
- Supervised and arranged staff and product placement to ensure the bar would run at peak efficiency, often leading to my bars having the highest taking for the night
- Great attention to detail was required, not just for ensuring cash was being handled correctly but for ensuring that not out of date or poorly prepared products were served, and for they were required for noticing if any customers were in distress and needed assistance.
- Entrusted to up-skill team members by planning and delivering training workshops alongside management.
Reading Students Union Event Tech Supervisor
Reading Students Union
Reading, Berkshire
2018.09 - 2022.06
- Helped management to reorganize the tech team and how equipment was stored and utilised
- Spearheaded a recruitment drive which brought new eager team members who I would train
- Provided transferrable skills in sound recording, mixing, and solving equipment-based issues with a clear mind.
- Motivated team through providing hands-on practical support to all members of staff on duty.
- Performed thorough quality and safety checks, ensuring all specifications and equipment were adhered to and in good condition.
Education
BA Politics and International Relations - Politics
University of Reading
Colchester, Essex 2016.09 - 06/2022
BA Politics and International Relations - Politics
University of Reading
Reading 2018.09 - 06/2022
GCSEs - undefined
The Ramsey Academy
2011.09 - 07/2016
MA Creative Enterprises (Film Pathway) - Media and Film
University of Reading
Reading 09/2021 - 09/2022
Skills
- A proficient user of Microsoft Office tools for both creation and research purposes
- Confident self-taught user of recording and editing software and can produce high quality audio/visual content from home as demonstrated by a radio show curated during lockdown
- Experienced with online marketing to promote events for the student's union and have created a Substack email list, which is promoted through various social channels
- Strong ability with script writing which was enhanced during my Masters and used for work in radio, specifically for reviewing films for BBC Radio Berkshire
- Worked extensively analysing and comparing different data sets to better understand complex designs and scenarios and confidently used creative solutions to solve them
- Well equipped in time management as have been able to split my work with studies and extra curricular activities to achieve set goals in each field
- Communication skills have been honed with my years of presenting (both academically and on radio) and through my acting work with a local theatre group
- A dedicated team builder with 5 years experience supervising and managing different groups in a variety of settings
Custom
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barista Maestro
Costa Coffee
2023.06 - Current
The Bull Hotel Halstead
Greene King Breweries
2022.09 - 2023.06
Reading Students Union Event Tech Supervisor
Reading Students Union
2018.09 - 2022.06
Reading Students Union Bars Team Supervisor
Reading Students Union
2018.09 - 2022.06
BA Politics and International Relations - Politics
University of Reading
2018.09 - 06/2022
BA Politics and International Relations - Politics
University of Reading
2016.09 - 06/2022
GCSEs - undefined
The Ramsey Academy
2011.09 - 07/2016
MA Creative Enterprises (Film Pathway) - Media and Film
University of Reading
09/2021 - 09/2022