Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and interest
References
Timeline
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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
05.2023 - 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
11.2019 - 11.2019
  • 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
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • 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
09.2022 -

A-Levels -

Bede Academy Sixth Form
Blyth
09.2020 - 07.2022

GCSEs -

Bede Academy
Blyth
09.2015 - 07.2020

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
05.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northumbria University
09.2022 -

A-Levels -

Bede Academy Sixth Form
09.2020 - 07.2022

Barista

Costa Coffee
11.2019 - 11.2019

Kitchen staff member

Three Wheat Heads
10.2018 - 11.2018

GCSEs -

Bede Academy
09.2015 - 07.2020
Michael Timney