Joshua Parks
Widnes,Cheshire
Summary
Highly ambitious and high-achieving sixth-form student targeting highly competitive courses, possessing a proactive approach to honing workplace skills and building professional experience. Confident in applying a combination of critical thinking, organisation, and adaptability to contribute effectively to the workplace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Work Experience Placement
Unilever
Port Sunlight, Wirral
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Selected for the opportunity to spend a full week observing the corporate processes of a fast-moving consumer goods company first-hand.
- Gained exposure to multiple departments including R&D, Product Appraisal and Marketing.
- Consolidated learning and demonstrated collaboration skills through a culminating group presentation delivered to senior staff.
Landscape Gardener
Peter Crosby Landscape Limited
Widnes, Halton
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked full time as a Landscape Gardener, maintaining sites across various locations in the North West during the summer of 2023.
- Developed practical skills in time management, adaptability and independent work in a range of challenging environments.
- Cultivated a strong attention to detail and enhanced my ability to prioritise tasks effectively while maintaining high standards.
- Reinforced the importance of safety and responsibility when using heavy equipment.
Education
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Geography
Cronton Sixth Form College
Widnes 09.2024 -
GCSEs -
Wade Deacon High School
Widnes 09.2019 - 08.2024
Skills
- Organisation
- Adaptability
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Presentation skills
Academic Presentations and Visits
• Presented at Imperial College London on decreasing birth rates in South Korea and their impact.
• Delivered a research project on the Urban Heat Island effect to specialist academics virtually (via Zoom).
• Invited to extended visits to Cambridge, Oxford, and Exeter universities, attending a variety of lectures and seminars.
Timeline
Work Experience Placement
Unilever
07.2025 - 07.2025
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Geography
Cronton Sixth Form College
09.2024 -
Landscape Gardener
Peter Crosby Landscape Limited
07.2023 - 09.2023
GCSEs -
Wade Deacon High School
09.2019 - 08.2024