Joshua Paul-Rea
Belfast,Antrim
Summary
I am a highly motivated and academically accomplished undergraduate at the University of Cambridge, studying Modern and Medieval Languages (Spanish and Italian), driven by creative thinking. I demonstrate strong communication, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills developed through my academic excellence and diverse positions in customer-facing roles. Experienced in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality service, work collaboratively, and engage confidently with a wide range of audiences. I am seeking opportunities to further develop professional skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Team Member
McDonald's
2024.04 - 2025.08
- Prepare food.
- Deal with customers.
- Process orders.
- Cleaning.
- Hospitality duties.
Sales Assistant
Argos
2023.10 - 2024.01
- Processed Orders.
- Helped customers.
- Handled cash.
- Stocked inventory.
- Other retail duties.
- Reason for leaving, contract ended.
Sales Assistant
New Look
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Tidied shop floor (Hangers, standards, accessories).
- Served customers at tills (Returns, orders etc).
- Helped customers on shop floor.
- Other duties of retail.
- Reason for leaving, lack of hours.
Team Member
Nellie Jays Ice Cream Parlour
2022.02 - 2022.08
- Served Customers (Took orders, Seated parties, Managed the till, handled money, Dealt with problems/issues)
- Prepared foods, desserts, ice creams, fresh deli food, coffee and beverages.
- Cleaned (Shop floor, behind till area, washed dishes, tables)
Education
Modern and Medieval Languages, Spanish and Italian
University of Cambridge
Skills
- Influential mentorship
- Social networking strategy
- Proofreading accuracy
- Resilience and stress tolerance
- Financial literacy
- Public speaking confidence
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Content creation
- Bilingual document drafting
- Intercultural competence
- Language teaching
- Linguistic creativity
- Adaptability in language
- Research and referencing
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Intermediate
Qualifications
- 11 GCSES Grades (A* To A)
A* In GCSE English Language
A in GCSE Mathematics
- A Levels:
A* Level English Literature
A in A Level Art & Design
A in A Level Spanish
Additional
- Access Officer on the Corpus Christi College JCR.
- Taught Spanish for a week in Primary school setting.
- Extensive musical performance experience.
Affiliations
- Music Performance
- Art & Design
- Theatre
Accomplishments
Top A-Level Student from St Mary's Christian Brothers Grammar School
Timeline
Team Member
McDonald's
2024.04 - 2025.08
Sales Assistant
Argos
2023.10 - 2024.01
Sales Assistant
New Look
2023.05 - 2023.08
Team Member
Nellie Jays Ice Cream Parlour
2022.02 - 2022.08
Modern and Medieval Languages, Spanish and Italian
University of Cambridge