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Oliver Atkinson

Oliver Atkinson

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

I am currently a Year 11 student (16 years old) and i am keen to build further experience within a working environment, following my successful time as a Voluteer with the Deaf Blind UK team at Yaxley/Peteborough.

I was born in Southampton, Hampshire and moved with my family to Yaxley in 2021.

I am an organised and dependable candidate with a positive attitude.

I am willing to take on added responsibilities and work hard to develop the skills I will need for my future career. I am an enthusiastic individual with knowledge of resolving customer problems.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

First CV Following Completion of GCSEs June '25

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05.2024 - Current
  • May 2024 (2 Weeks) - Work Experience with Deaf Blind UK Charity Peterborough
  • Nov 2024 - Following a successful application, period of Work Experience and turning 16 Years old - I was accepted as a Volunteer with the Deaf Blind UK Registered Charity - regularly attending and helping the Yaxley outlet with helping customers, Managing Cash transactions, Merchandising/Displays, cleaning, organising and sorting through donations, Working as a member of a team to keep the store well run and customers happy and safe.
  • Confident communicator and comfortable talking with people of my own age and adults - I have developed this through years of competing with the Southampton Fencing & Oundle & Peterborough fencing clubs where we are encouraged to interact and compete against any age group (ranging from 8-60+) as well as my work experience in a charity shop.
  • I am willing to be as flexible around hours of work, However I will need to consider my school commitments and sporting activities (Fencing at a Regional and National level across the UK).
  • I am polite, reliable and thoughtful
  • I demonstrate approachability , respect, friendliness & willingness to help others wherever I can and regularly help out at school and at home when requested.
  • I am willing and exited to learn and adapt to new situations.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

GCSEs -

Sawtry Village Academy
Huntingdon
09/2022 -

Skills

  • Good communicator - both verbal and written
  • Enthusiastic and enjoy working independently and as a Team
  • Proficuent in using computers, primarily with the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, MS Access, Teams) and have a good understanding of the use of Python and CAD( Computer Aided Design)
  • I am an active member of the OPS Fencing Club, participating in the Sport for over 9 years - Competing at regional and National Competition level
  • Excited by Maths, Biology and ICT - intend to take these at A-Level this coming September at Sawtry Village Academy 6th Form
  • Represented Great Britain at Cadet Level(U17), travelling to Multiple European venues to compete - am working towards this level at Junior (U20) this season
  • I am a Qualified Level 2 Epee Fencing Referee and regularly referee at Competitions, where I am not competing
  • Enjoy music & play the clarinet in my spare time to relax - doing this for approximately 6 years A member of the Sawtry Village Academy Orchestra - participating in regular practise and prep for school concerts over the year
  • I am an animal lover and regularly exercise, feed and care for our 2 family dogs and a pet cockatiel

Languages

English
Native
French
Intermediate

Timeline

First CV Following Completion of GCSEs June '25

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05.2024 - Current

GCSEs -

Sawtry Village Academy
09/2022 -

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