Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Luca Thompson

Rochester,Kent

Summary

A driven mathematics student dedicated to pursuing career in actuarial science, demonstrating strong problem-solving and mathematical skills. Proficient in statistical analysis and financial modelling, with excellent communication abilities. Committed to learning about delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and risk management. Furthermore, a determined individual with a proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service, illustrating strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers. Committed to bringing a positive impact and exceptional service to the role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

General merchandise assistant

Sainsburys
Guildford, Surrey
10.2024 - Current
  • Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.
  • Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.

Front of house team member

Zizzi
Guildford, Surrey
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Working in a high pressured and fast paced environment, whilst providing outstanding customer service and maintaining a high level of professionalism and quality standards
  • Regularly communicated with the kitchen, bar staff and waiters to maintain smooth front of house operations whilst minimising hindrances
  • Ensured tables and work environments were clean and tidy by frequently clearing away used glasses and dirty dishes and wiping down surfaces.
  • Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.

Football Referee

Kent Football Association
Maidstone, Kent
06.2021 - Current
  • Officiating football games, ensuring that all of the laws of the game are applied in the right way, making quick and accurate decisions whilst paying attention to very small details
  • Being patient and remaining calm in stressful situations
  • Managing situations appropriately if the rules are not applied
  • Demonstrating excellent verbal communication skills and very high concentration skills whilst giving important decisions.
  • Maintained peak fitness levels to meet physical refereeing demands.
  • Supported smooth running of events such as tournaments by arriving on-time and well-equipped.
  • Evaluated athletic performance and provided clear, constructive feedback to players and other match officials.

House Academic prefect

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester, Medway
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Leading a team of 4 other officials, making sure that the students of Thetford house were satisfied within the house
  • Organising charitable events, making sure that students participate in House events and ensuring success in these events
  • Public speaking in assemblies and interviewing candidates for the next years representatives
  • Responsible for the behaviour and punctuality of students within the House, behaving as a role model for the younger students.
  • Helped to plan and execute school events, including sports days, fundraisers and school formals.
  • Actively participated in weekly meetings to improve the school environment and plan events.

HR assistant

Medway Council
Chatham, Kent
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Introduced into assorting payrolls and parking tickets, to ensure that the council can track their finances accurately
  • Worked with over 20 HR representatives to provide the right level of expert support for schools, academies and all education organisations.
  • Checked payroll matched assigned budgets, reporting discrepancies.
  • Approved invoices and timesheets ahead of payment to avoid payroll errors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey
09.2023 -

A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Psychology

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester
09.2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs - Eleven subjects

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester
09.2016 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Working methodically and accurately
  • Working independently as well as teamwork
  • Organisation skills to deal with abstract concepts
  • Technical writing used when providing an individual report as a part of my Mathematical degree, as well as providing a public speech for a mental health speech during Secondary school
  • Python - Key IT skills like Python provide resilience skills, along with paying attention to detail in order to translate mathematical models and algorithms into code
  • Excel and PowerPoint skills provide organisation skills and help ensure that presentations are detailed and effective when being presented
  • High attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn

Affiliations

  • Avid football fan, frequently supporting Charlton Athletic home and away
  • Have a very strong adoration of the world and for travelling

Accomplishments

    Displayed teamwork and working in high pressure environments at a volunteering programme at the London Marathon, making sure the hundreds of runners receive their bags efficiently once they had finished the race.

    Junior, Intermediate and Senior maths challenge competitor, frequently receiving bronze and silver awards.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General merchandise assistant

Sainsburys
10.2024 - Current

Front of house team member

Zizzi
01.2024 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Surrey
09.2023 -

House Academic prefect

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
06.2022 - 07.2023

HR assistant

Medway Council
06.2022 - 07.2022

A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Psychology

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
09.2021 - 06.2023

Football Referee

Kent Football Association
06.2021 - Current

GCSEs - Eleven subjects

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
09.2016 - 06.2021
Luca Thompson