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Cameron Mcilrath

Cameron Mcilrath

Bracknell,Berkshire

Summary

With a lifelong passion for cultural heritage and history, I am dedicated to building a career in the heritage and museum sector. I bring a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards, ensuring accuracy, care, and integrity in every aspect of my work. My natural ability to connect with diverse audiences supports my goal of making heritage accessible and meaningful. I aim to preserve and promote history through thoughtful engagement and research, for the benefit of both present and future generations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Keyholder & Sales Advisor

Procook
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
06.2025 - Current
  • Executed daily operational tasks, improving overall store efficiency.
  • Collaborated with management in implementing promotional activities for increased sales.
  • Coordinated with the team on special projects, achieving desired outcomes efficiently.
  • Ensured smooth store operations by effectively managing shifts.

Lead Sales Advisor

Salamander Cookshop
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • I worked at the award-winning Salamander Cookshop, named
  • Independent Retailer of the Year, specialising in top-range kitchenware.
  • I provided excellent customer service, assisting with product selection, and taking personalised customer orders.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends and personally managed monthly events actively engaged with the local community and fostering strong customer relationships.



Night shift worker

Waitrose & Partners
Christchurch, Dorset
09.2023 - 01.2024

Fucking moves boxes and shit

did the customer orders for the night

travlled hour and 40 mins every night 3 times a week idk

Field Archaeologist

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, England
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • I took part in the archaeological excavation of North-West Farm, Dorset. The site had significant activity ranging from the late Bronze Age to the late Iron Age.
  • During the excavation, I performed all extracurricular activities that were available to me, including geo-surveying, artefact cleaning, and GIS mapping of the site.
  • My primary responsibility was digging the site's deepest pit, which I completed with my on-site partner.
  • I also took the time to personally diary all my experiences from which aided in a later assigned post-excavation write-up, in which I achieved a strong 2:1 grade.

Customer assistant

Tesco
Warfield, Bracknell Forest
09.2021 - 01.2022

first job

basic retail job


Education

A-Levels - Law - Psychology - History

Chalfont Community Collage
Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire
09.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Archaeology and Anthropology

Bournemouth University
Poole
09.2022 - 06.2025

Skills

    Time Management & Organisation

    Teamwork & Collaboration

    Public Speaking & Community Engagement

    Research & Report Writing

    Critical Thinking & Initiative

    IT Proficiency


Volunteer Work

-AATA (Art and Archaeology Technical Abstracts) online abstract writer (Getty Museum Institute)

-BFBC local wildlife conservator

-Associate member of CIFA and IHBC

Timeline

Keyholder & Sales Advisor

Procook
06.2025 - Current

Lead Sales Advisor

Salamander Cookshop
02.2024 - 05.2025

Night shift worker

Waitrose & Partners
09.2023 - 01.2024

Field Archaeologist

Bournemouth University
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Archaeology and Anthropology

Bournemouth University
09.2022 - 06.2025

Customer assistant

Tesco
09.2021 - 01.2022

A-Levels - Law - Psychology - History

Chalfont Community Collage
09.2020 - 07.2022
Cameron Mcilrath