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Joe Atkinson

Manchester

Summary

Chemistry MChem graduate with experience in customer service and administrative roles. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and proficiency in computer applications and mathematics. Flexible availability for both full-time and part-time positions. Seeking opportunities in customer service, hospitality, or administrative roles.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Specialist Note Taker

Cosmic People Ltd
Liverpool
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supported VI and HI students by providing accurate, comprehensive notes during their university lectures.
  • Advanced Level CPD Certificate in “Specialist note taker training for students with visual impairment and hearing impairment”
  • Skills: Fast and accurate typing; listening and concentration; strong proficiency with computers; handling of sensitive information; developed ability to summarise complex information quickly and clearly.

Packing Department

Beauty Bay
Eccles
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Summer job picking and packing orders for a large online cosmetics retailer.
  • Skills; time management; teamwork; attention to detail; replenishing stock; physical labour.

Receptionist

Hargreaves Gilman Solicitors Ltd
Didsbury, Manchester
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Temporary cover for receptionist at local solicitors.
  • Acted as the face of the solicitors; Dealt with all incoming calls and customers; took payments; scanned, filed, and archived documents; booked appointments.
  • Fully trained the incoming receptionist before my departure.

Barista

Home Community Cafe
Didsbury, Manchester
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Over 1 year of experience volunteering as a Barista for a registered charity cafe.
  • Cafe profits were reinvested back into the local communnity, supporting various causes.
  • Gained valuable experience in preparing coffee, greeting and dealing with customers; taking orders and payments; working as a team; cleaning and shutting down the cafe.

Paper Round

Inman's Newsagents
Didsbury, Manchester
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Delivered newspapers to my local neighbourhood 6 mornings a week.
  • Instilled timekeeping, determination, and discipline from a young age.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Liverpool
Liverpool
09.2020 - 06.2025

A-Levels -

Parrs Wood Sixth Form
Didsbury, Manchester
09.2017 - 06.2019

GCSEs -

Parrs Wood High School
Didsbury, Manchester
09.2012 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Peronsable and friendly
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Independent working
  • Customer-facing experience
  • Advanced mathematics

Affiliations

  • Passionate home cook and food/drink enthusiast.
  • Participated in numerous sports - namely football, tennis, squash, running, and rock climbing.
  • Music enthuisiast

Timeline

Specialist Note Taker

Cosmic People Ltd
11.2023 - 05.2024

Packing Department

Beauty Bay
07.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Liverpool
09.2020 - 06.2025

Receptionist

Hargreaves Gilman Solicitors Ltd
06.2019 - 12.2019

Barista

Home Community Cafe
03.2018 - 05.2019

A-Levels -

Parrs Wood Sixth Form
09.2017 - 06.2019

Paper Round

Inman's Newsagents
06.2013 - 06.2014

GCSEs -

Parrs Wood High School
09.2012 - 06.2017
Joe Atkinson