Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Oliver Smailes

Redcar and Cleveland

Summary

I am a hardworking and resilient student going into Year 11 at Laurence Jackson Secondary School. I take pride in working efficiently, staying organised, and being approachable when working with the public. I deliver dependable, friendly support, assist with daily operations, and contribute proactively to a welcoming and well-organised environment.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work history

Digital Marketing

Local Pub
  • Took initiative to design digital marketing materials for a local pub, including posters and social media strategy. Created campaign plans, made posters, and researched Facebook advertising. Gained experience working independently and managing client communication challenges.
  • I managed to increase user engagement on all platforms as I made more engaging posts and posters and consistently put out posts daily

My App Development

PushPot
  • Created a fitness goal-tracking app that motivates users with financial incentives. Handled all aspects of design, development, and market research independently. Currently resolving payment integration challenges and actively seeking expert help. Passionate about building practical apps that solve real problems.

Volunteer Youth Worker

Scout Association
Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Organised sporting events, fostering healthy competition and physical fitness.
  • Established a safe, inclusive environment, promoting diversity and respect.
  • Developed creative workshops with an objective of stimulating imagination and creativity.

Education

GCSEs - Music, Geography, Triple Science, BTEC Sport, English, Maths

Laurence Jackson School
Guisborough

Skills

  • Youth engagement methods
  • Educational programme delivery
  • Confident Communicator
  • Organisation
  • Teamwork
  • Positive and friendly attitude when helping members of the community

References

My Form Tutor - Hazel Warren

WarrenH@laurencejackson.org (Unavailable until Sept 2025)

Accomplishments

  • Achieved higher engagement on Social Media of Highcliffe
  • Boosted confidence of young people around me at local Cubs
  • Made children feel more comfortable

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer Youth Worker

Scout Association
01.2024 - 04.2024

My App Development

PushPot

Digital Marketing

Local Pub

GCSEs - Music, Geography, Triple Science, BTEC Sport, English, Maths

Laurence Jackson School
Oliver Smailes