Jay Rorison
Penicuik,Midlothian
Summary
Hardworking and self motivated graduate with a passion for history. Bringing highly developed skills from varied experience within University as well as in the retail sector and in warehouse operation. Now seeking to build upon this wealth of experience and utilise the skillset developed so far to enter the heritage and tourism sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Post Office Counter Clerk
Post Office Ltd
Penicuik, Midlothian
2023.01 - Current
- Utilized strong communication skills consistently in handling a wide range of customer queries about post office services.
- Confidently helped other team members with any lacking knowledge on the services offered on numerous occasions.
- Safely and securely handled large quantities of cash through banking and foreign currency exchange transactions on a daily basis, carefully adhering to company policy while doing so.
Warehouse Operative
Clark's Speciality Foods
Penicuik, Midlothian
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Successfully rallied an understaffed team to complete large quantities of food orders in good time on multiple occasions.
- Adapted quickly to the company's specific food handling and documentation policies, becoming one the quickest operatives on the warehouse floor.
- Consistently performed general cleaning and maintenance tasks during shifts, ensuring the workplace was safe and tidy for the team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Stirling
Stirling 2022.09 - 2026.05
Skills
- Communication: Delivered presentations and wrote reports at university, all whilst handling a variety of customer interactions at the Post Office
- Organisation: Balanced university work with extra-curricular activities and working commitments
- Leadership: Always led team projects at university, and on multiple occasions rallied teams at the Post Office and Clarks Speciality Food to hit targets
- Attention to Detail: Picked up quickly on both the specific food packaging processes of Clarks and the specific documentation requirements for Post Office forms
- Teamwork: Collaborated well with colleagues at the Post Office and Clark's Speciality Foods to ensure services were efficient and in line with company policy
- Working Under Pressure: Have consistently met my work duties despite both Clark's and the Post Office's fast paced and busy environment
Accomplishments
Held a senior committee position within the University of Stirling's boxing club, overseeing the clubs biggest boost in membership to date.
Affiliations
- Love history, particularly renaissance and early modern European history which was a focus of my dissertation.
- Genuine interest in music, from the history of the industry to specific genres like Rock, Punk and Metal.
- Attend boxing classes and the gym regularly.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Post Office Counter Clerk
Post Office Ltd
2023.01 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Stirling
2022.09 - 2026.05
Warehouse Operative
Clark's Speciality Foods
2022.01 - 2022.09