Oliver Goodman
Radlett,Hertfordshire
Summary
Capable individual whose passionate about a wide range of topics. Proven analytical skills reflected in educational achievements and excellent people-skills which were required for all previous paid and un-paid work experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Disability Care Assistant
Camp Simcha
London
2014.01 - 2014.04
- Volunteered weekly at a charity centred around supporting children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses
- Assisted with organisational tasks such as counting and sorting cash donations and packaging outgoing supplies
Kitchen Volunteer
Immanuel College
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Produced thousands of sandwiches for struggling drug and alcohol addicts
- Monitored inventory levels and rotated products to reduce waste.
- Upheld food quality standards by strictly monitoring storage methods and temperatures.
Hebrew Teacher Assistant
Radlett Cheder
London
2015.04 - 2017.04
- Helped teachers prepare classrooms for lessons
- Listened to children read Hebrew biblical texts
- Provided extra support to children struggling with workload
- Facilitated smooth running classroom activities through effective collaboration with teachers.
- Offered individual tutoring, homework help and exam support.
Sales Associate
John Lewis
Watford
2016.08 - 2016.09
- Worked in menswear and accessories.
- Provided expert clothing knowledge and purchase advice to customers to promote repeat business.
- Tidied and organised stock to maintain store cleanliness.
- Enthusiastically greeted customers and maintained exceptional service standards.
Barista
N/A
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
2017.01 - 2017.03
- Fulfilled personalised orders with speciality milk options, meeting strict dietary requirements.
- Built strong relationships with customers, recalling names and regular orders to maintain rapport and loyalty.
- Created speciality drinks according to exact customer requests and preferences.
- Ran the shop by myself on some days.
Internship
Global Radio
London
2017.08 - 2017.09
- Helped create jingles and slogans to be used for Heart Radio.
- Learnt about the radio industry in depth.
- Reviewed movie trailers with established entertainment-media journalists.
School Assistant
Yavneh College
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Assisted younger pupils in various sporting and event activities; including racket and ball sports.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
Waiter
Pizoyos
Borehamwood
2018.06 - 2018.09
- Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
- Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
- Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
Bar staff
Red Lion
Radlett, Hertfordshire
2019.02 - 2019.09
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
Kitchen Volunteer
N/A
London
2020.04 - 2020.08
- Food preparation for essential workers.
- Sous chef for a kitchen; had on average 50 volunteers everyday.
- Cooked a variety of complex dishes.
- Helped with computer issues and with organization of financial information.
Flyer Distributor
Opizzi
Leeds
2019.05 - 2021.09
- Handed out flyers from different locations within London and Leeds
- Distributed leaflets to hundred of houses within target timeframes.
- Used comprehensive Leeds and London road knowledge to navigate leaflet delivery areas.
Agency Bar Work
HAP / CP
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Provided agency bar work for two separate companies: HAP and CP.
- Worked at a variety of events including music festivals, horse races, football matches and personal events.
Bar Staff
Red Lion
2022.11 - 2023.05
- Came back to work at my local pub (see above).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
2019.09 - 2023.05
Studied a wide range of modules involving extensive quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
During my final year I was the primary organiser for a charity event, in the name of my best friend who passed away the previous year.
Achieved decent first class grades in two philosophy modules, with no previous philosophy based education.
Expected 1st class or strong 2:1
A-Levels -
2016.09 - 2018.06
Psychology (A*), English (A), Geography (B)
GCSEs -
2016
English Language (A*), English Literature (A*), Maths (A), Physics (A), Geography (A), Religious Studies (A), Biology (A), History (B), Chemistry (B), Electronics (C)
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Suggestive selling
- Outstanding customer service
- Problem solving
- Strong communication
- Proficient in social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube
- Proficient in MS Office packages, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
- Proficient in GIS, specifically QGIS
Interests
Interests and Achievements
, DofE Bronze and Silver
Taekwondo for 10 years
School council representative for 1 year in primary school and 2 years in secondary school
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Bar Staff - Red Lion
2022.11 - 2023.05
Agency Bar Work - HAP / CP
2021.11 - 2022.09
Kitchen Volunteer - N/A
2020.04 - 2020.08
University of Leeds - Bachelor of Arts, Geography
2019.09 - 2023.05
Flyer Distributor - Opizzi
2019.05 - 2021.09
Bar staff - Red Lion
2019.02 - 2019.09
Waiter - Pizoyos
2018.06 - 2018.09
Internship - Global Radio
2017.08 - 2017.09
Barista - N/A
2017.01 - 2017.03
School Assistant - Yavneh College
2017.01 - 2018.01
Yavneh College - A-Levels,
2016.09 - 2018.06
Sales Associate - John Lewis
2016.08 - 2016.09
Hebrew Teacher Assistant - Radlett Cheder
2015.04 - 2017.04
Disability Care Assistant - Camp Simcha
2014.01 - 2014.04
Kitchen Volunteer - Immanuel College
2014.01 - 2016.01
Immanuel College - GCSEs,