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Myles Wapakabulo

Summary

I am a confident, ambitious young man who is looking for an opportunity to shine. I am a graduate of Brighton university with a degree in business management and finance. I have recently left the recruitment industry, with a firm named Focus cloud. I am fluent in French and Swahili which I picked up when living in Kenya and Switzerland. Living in these polar opposite countries has allowed me to be able to work with any demographic of people in a productive manner. I am a Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I hope to speak to you in person and demonstrates this first hand.


Eligible to work in the UK: Yes

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Workday Recruitment Consultant

North American Division, Focus Cloud
Brighton
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • The Worlds 1st Global recruitment brand to Focus solely on Workday HR and Financials Talent
  • Focus Cloud provide recruitment/staffing solutions for customers looking to either implement or support Workday HM and Financials solutions
  • We work exclusively with selected Workday Partners and Workday end-user customers helping deliver their projects and build their delivery/support teams
  • We want to make sure our customers use only the best system and have the best people to deliver & support their system
  • Our solutions are limited to:
  • Workday HR Workday Finance
  • As a proud APSco member, we aim to deliver high-quality services and procedures to all who come into contact with Focus
  • Our solutions are delivered globally through a a local network that has been built over years of delivery within the same sectors
  • Our Goal:
  • Global Delivery, No Excuses! Our Values: 24/7 | Human | Knowledge | Results | Honour At Focus Cloud, we work closely with you to assess your requirements & goals (clients and candidates), use our global network to source the right solution and match to your most important needs
  • Our consultants use their vast knowledge of the industry to find the right candidates and assess them thoroughly before presenting our findings
  • If you are a candidate looking for a new role or a client with a project and tight time-scales to deliver and you want a professional recruitment company to hand over the stress of finding the right people.

Bar Staff and Roulette

Dealer Grosvenor Casinos
Brighton
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • I was hired at the Grosvenor Casino as a waiter and bartender to the casino
  • I quickly found my ropes as a bartender, then set my sites on my Dealers license
  • This makes me eligible to deal roulette world wide in any casino in the world
  • I worked 32 hours a week, at anti-social hours
  • I ran a brunch every Sunday with bottomless drinks running from 11am to 7pm
  • I am certified roulette dealer, able to work worldwide

Sales Assistant

JD Sports Fashion
Brighton
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • I was a member of the Jd team with the primary role of selling footwear and also creating a good customer experience on the shop floor
  • I worked in the women’s section the heart of the store for 35 hours a week, and was instrumental in reaching daily revenue goals reaching over 30,000 pounds
  • I was able to excel in up selling customer for shoe accessories such insoles, shoe shields and krep protects
  • This allowed me to become the to sales man in the women section
  • I refined my customer service skills with me dealing with hundreds of customers a day and having to deliver the same service to each customer
  • I was also able to work on my time management skills with me working 40 hours a week from time to time while still juggling my exams
  • Dave: 01273 091669

Retail Sales Assistant

ZARA
Brighton
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • I was a summer sales assistant working over 32 hours a week
  • I worked in the women's section as a key worker amidst the pandemic delivering vital service to high volumes of post lockdown customers
  • I worked as a part of an all-female management team which gave me insight into a different leadership style, which gave me a more holistic view on leadership
  • I was also responsible for the offloading of over 10,000 pieces of clothing into the stockroom to replenish all sections of the store
  • My sales acumen was also on display assisting a high volume of women in their search for a new wardrobe
  • I was able to grow disabled customer sales by cultivating a good relationship, with repeat clients and building rapport
  • Learned how to fully work the till to the best customer service possible
  • Provided outstanding customer service and ensured guest satisfaction
  • Managed dressing rooms

Social Media Platform Leader

Hot Takes Tv
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • I was instrumental in the creation of a social media platform Hot Takes TV to create a debate about social issues amid the pandemic
  • I was able to lead a team of six people giving my guidance on all aspects of creation from filming, editing, marketing, and manage the platform
  • We discussed questions such as "do you think men are intimidated by successful women", which allowed me to show my strong written skills in the comments debating users through the lockdown
  • The platform spanned over youtube and Instagram and grossed over 12,000 views organic views in two months
  • The @hottaketv Instagram page was the catalyst for over 300 comments on different social issues
  • I have liaised with social media influencers with over 26,000 followers to create content that grossed over 20,000 impressions including likes, comments, and reshares
  • This allowed me to keep on the pulse of new titles, artists, and gigs in the area
  • I lead a writing team in the creation of over 13 pieces of scripted content that generated over 12,000 views across YouTube and Instagram
  • This sharpened my ability to proofread and chirograph the writings of the script to align with the vision of the video.

Intern

Wmc Africa
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • In 2019 I was privileged enough to intern at WMC Africa, a public relations firm that works with some of Africa's biggest operations
  • My role in WMC was to collect data for client meetings and update the contacts, roles, and responsibilities of different people working in the firms we represent for the company database
  • I was able to show off my creativity in many meetings with advertising involved as I would give a younger take on different issues
  • Working in Wmc Africa allowed me to see the volatility of public relations and how to adapt to different professional situations
  • Working for WMC has heightened my communication skills as many clients would stress key points and ideas that they would like to see in their campaigns, and as a data collector, it was my job to bring their vision to fruition with the help of the WMC team
  • Reference: Christopher Burke CEO of WMC Africa Contact: Chris@wmcafrica.com
  • Internship

Ecobank
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • In Eco bank, I was offered a place as a summer intern who would have duties in the currency exchange and new account data submission team
  • In the currency exchange team, I was able to learn how currency is exchanged and the different mechanisms that affect the price of different currencies
  • As I speak french I attracted a lot of repeat francophone clients exchanging money with me
  • In the new accounts team, I was responsible for manually inputting client data to open new accounts
  • In both jobs, I was educated on the ways of interacting with clients and there needs
  • This opportunity allowed me to see the inner workings of a bank and be able to transfer those skills to any other job
  • Refence: Eco Bank valley arcade Branch Contact: +254719098000

InterContinental Hotels Group
Geneva
07.2016 - 08.2016
  • In summer 2016 I was offered a place as a summer intern in the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel
  • I was an intern who had the opportunity to work in all five sections of the hotel
  • I worked in the maintenance team, restaurant, cleaning team, laundry department and finally the front of the house for the hotel checking in guests
  • I was able to transfer my skills into these roles and learn how all jobs are interdependent in the success of the hotel
  • I was a key member of each team performing above and beyond what was asked of me to help the hotel succeed
  • Reference: Michael Murigi Contact: mmurigi@brookhouse.ac.ke

Education

Bachelor's - Accounting and Finance

University of Brighton
09.2019 - 08.2022

High School Diploma - A-Level

Millfield School
Glastonbury, SOM
09.2017 - 06.2019

High School Diploma - IGCSE

Brook house
09.2015 - 08.2017

Skills

Leadership Experience (1 year)undefined

Timeline

Workday Recruitment Consultant

North American Division, Focus Cloud
01.2022 - 12.2022

Bar Staff and Roulette

Dealer Grosvenor Casinos
11.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Assistant

JD Sports Fashion
06.2021 - 09.2021

Retail Sales Assistant

ZARA
08.2020 - 10.2020

Social Media Platform Leader

Hot Takes Tv
05.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor's - Accounting and Finance

University of Brighton
09.2019 - 08.2022

Intern

Wmc Africa
06.2019 - 08.2019

High School Diploma - A-Level

Millfield School
09.2017 - 06.2019

Ecobank
07.2017 - 08.2017

InterContinental Hotels Group
07.2016 - 08.2016

High School Diploma - IGCSE

Brook house
09.2015 - 08.2017

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