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Jake Symes

Bognor Regis

Summary

A motivated, hardworking, and dedicated individual, my communication skills provide the foundations to working well within a team. Whilst an eager and keen contributor, I aim to keep an open mind and welcome the opinion of others. As a self-taught pianist I pride myself on being able to overcome new challenges and adapt accordingly.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Piano teacher

Freelance

The role included managing students across a wide range of ages, keeping record of their progress, and developing interpersonal skills to help bolster confidence and realise their full potential

  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly
  • Building positive relationships with students
  • Organizing teaching materials
  • Efficiently managing lesson schedules
  • Adapting teaching strategies

Butlins - CSA

Playnation
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
09.2023 - 11.2023

My position was managing various tasks in a fast-faced volatile environment. Upholding a consistent quality of customer service, whilst also maintaining machines and working fluidly within a team.

  • Performing maintenance on machines
  • Effectively working with management and colleagues
  • Followed escalation procedures to efficiently resolve complex queries
  • Positive customer experiences by efficiently resolving customer concerns and complaints

Intern - Home Office Analyst

HMRC
London
08.2019 - 01.2020

This role entailed managing and verifying a backlog of non-verified government websites with pending government approval, whilst also shadowing meetings and taking minutes.

  • Engaged and improved HMRC website workflow according to line manager feedback
  • Successfully improving the quality of government-based websites via strict adherence to compliant guidelines
  • Carried out duties with strict compliance to HMRC standards and policies
  • Showed initiative and willingness to learn
  • Managed time effectively to meet deadlines
  • Preparing concise and key notes during meetings

Education

3D ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS -

University of Chichester
09.2021 - 05.2024

A level/BTEC -

Southfield's Academy
09.2017 - 09.2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Complaint resolution
  • Product knowledge
  • Time management
  • Computer literacy
  • Data entry proficiency

Timeline

Butlins - CSA

Playnation
09.2023 - 11.2023

3D ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS -

University of Chichester
09.2021 - 05.2024

Intern - Home Office Analyst

HMRC
08.2019 - 01.2020

A level/BTEC -

Southfield's Academy
09.2017 - 09.2019

Piano teacher

Freelance
Jake Symes