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Jas Simons

London

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Despite many setbacks in life, I remain a driven and positive person. I seek to be proactive when approaching problems and apply analytical knowledge along with critical thinking to find solutions. Adept at multi-tasking, working on my own or as part of a team.

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15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

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Unemployed

N/A
London
04.2022 - Current
  • Having taken time out to look after my mother, who was unwell. I am now eager to get back into full-time work since her recovery.

Creative Director

Hikomore
London
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Working closely with a friend, we developed an app called "Incubakor", designed as a market research tool for companies and as a review/reward system for consumers.
  • My role in the project as a Creative Director was to oversee development towards a fully functioning app.
  • This included meetings with clients and staff to help them understand the creative direction as well as key features of the app.
  • While we managed to secure £50K angel investment into our project, ultimately the idea was shelved due to creative differences.

Section Planner

Network Rail
Wimbledon
02.2015 - 08.2019
  • As a Section Planner my role included planning the safety for the work commencing on track and placing orders for machinery and manpower.
  • Implemented planning strategies for operational improvement and work flow.
  • Risk assessments to ensure safetry protocols were followed at all times.
  • Inventory maintenance including rosters & annual leave, ordering equipment & sending letters.
  • Maintained accurate records of all planning activities for transparency and accountability.

HR Officer

Sherico Care Services
08.2014 - 11.2014
  • The position involved recruitment of new staff, responding to e-mails, updating records of existing staff, acquiring references, printing, scanning and other basic admin duties.

Logger

BT Sports
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Work involved logging key events from various sports, media management, liaising with production and archive departments, meeting & greeting guests on the shows and various other runner duties.

Assistant Manager

Coral
10.2009 - 07.2010
  • Duties included working with the public, quick thinking whilst handling large amounts of money, maintaining clean work area, providing information to customers on races and taking bets in a pressured environment.

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A-Levels - Media Studies

The Hackney Community College
London
09.2002 - 07.2004

A-Levels - English Lit/Lang

The Hackney Community College
London
09.2002 - 07.2004

GCSEs - Multiple

Stoke Newington School Media Arts College
London
09.1997 - 07.2002

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  • Calm under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Critical thinker
  • Analytical mindset
  • Proactive approach
  • Excellent customer service
  • Strategic planning

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  • Music
  • Football
  • Painting
  • Reading
  • Film

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  • Reading, Music, Cycling, Travelling.

References

References available upon request.

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Unemployed

N/A
04.2022 - Current

Creative Director

Hikomore
11.2019 - 03.2022

Section Planner

Network Rail
02.2015 - 08.2019

HR Officer

Sherico Care Services
08.2014 - 11.2014

Logger

BT Sports
06.2013 - 07.2014

Assistant Manager

Coral
10.2009 - 07.2010

A-Levels - Media Studies

The Hackney Community College
09.2002 - 07.2004

A-Levels - English Lit/Lang

The Hackney Community College
09.2002 - 07.2004

GCSEs - Multiple

Stoke Newington School Media Arts College
09.1997 - 07.2002

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