Karam Ahluwalia
Summary
Third-year Finance, Accounting and Management student at the University of Nottingham, with a clear ambition to build a career in financial services. Adept at breaking down complex concepts and communicating them clearly, demonstrated through mathematics tutoring and high-pressure customer-facing roles. Consistently manages competing priorities to meet deadlines without compromising on quality. Proactive, commercially aware and committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Till operator
Reading FC
Reading
2025.06 - 2026.04
- Verified age for restricted product sales, maintaining compliance with legal standards.
- Maintained clean and orderly till area to enhance customer experience.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to manage queues efficiently during busy hours.
- Kept calm under pressure whilst dealing with long queues or difficult customers.
Bar Associate
JD Wetherspoon
Windsor
2024.07 - 2024.09
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and staff.
- Served customers with a friendly demeanour, improving overall bar atmosphere.
- Worked well under pressure maintaining high standards of service even during rush hours.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various spirits and cocktails increasing customer trust and satisfaction.
- Prepared drinks quickly without compromising on quality or taste.
Mathematics Tutor
Boost Education
Slough
2021.12 - 2022.07
- Prepared activities to engage student interest and improve understanding of concepts.
- Gave feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Developed handouts, study materials and quizzes to help reinforce taught concepts.
- Collaborated with students and parents to determine student needs and develop tutoring plans.
Education
A Levels -
Burnham Grammar School
Burnham 09/2021 - 06/2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Accounting, and Management
University of Nottingham
Nottingham 09/2023 -
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Patience and composure
- Customer Service
Timeline
Till operator
Reading FC
2025.06 - 2026.04
Bar Associate
JD Wetherspoon
2024.07 - 2024.09
Mathematics Tutor
Boost Education
2021.12 - 2022.07
A Levels -
Burnham Grammar School
09/2021 - 06/2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Accounting, and Management
University of Nottingham
09/2023 -