Michael Timney
Newcastle upon Tyne,Northumberland
Summary
Ambitious, hard-working undergraduate psychology student with a specific interest in forensic psychology, eager to apply analytical skills, knowledge, and an investigative personality to the workplace. Keen to gain practical experience and utilise effective communication and compassion to create a positive environment, encouraging mental well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Event assistant
Bohemia
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2023.05 - Current
- Provide entertainment through guest interactions at special events such as stag and hen-parties, ensuring clients are satisfied.
- Set up equipment prior to events in pre-determined layouts to maintain smooth running of events.
- Suggest decorative ideas, working to build enjoyable and unique event setups for clients to enjoy.
- Demonstrated creative problem solving to address unexpected challenges where senior team members were absent.
- Cleaned up areas following events, collecting glasses and washing surfaces.
- Managed group behavioural difficulties to ensure safe, friendly, and inclusive environments.
Barista
Costa Coffee
Cramlington, Northumberland
2019.11 - 2019.11
- Provided efficient service, serving customers coffee and various other beverages/snacks.
- Ensured cleanliness of café areas whilst managing customer orders.
- Communicated with customers to ensure service continuously met their standards, showing friendliness and supportiveness throughout.
Kitchen staff member
Three Wheat Heads
Morpeth, Northumberland
2018.10 - 2018.11
- Multi-tasked effectively to support chefs with food preparation and ensure dishes were cleaned promptly.
- Managed time effectively to complete tasks efficiently during busy hours.
- Communicated with chefs and front-of-house staff efficiently to facilitate kitchen flow and meet personal customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2022.09 -
A-Levels -
Bede Academy Sixth Form
Blyth 2020.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs -
Bede Academy
Blyth 2015.09 - 2020.07
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Research proficiency
- Leadership
- Mental health awareness
- Empathetic listener
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- University academics selected my work as a gold standard example to guide future students.
Hobbies and interest
- Hiking
- Camping
- Reading
- Chess
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event assistant
Bohemia
2023.05 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northumbria University
2022.09 -
A-Levels -
Bede Academy Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.07
Barista
Costa Coffee
2019.11 - 2019.11
Kitchen staff member
Three Wheat Heads
2018.10 - 2018.11
GCSEs -
Bede Academy
2015.09 - 2020.07