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Oliver Taylor

Oliver Taylor

Edinburgh,United Kingdom

Summary

Energetic professional with a strong academic background, proven leadership skills, and professional experience in both admin support and customer service roles. An enthusiastic and personable individual with highly relevant skills in communication and data management, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft Office in training in AML, Professional Conduct and Ethics. Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Aiming to gain experience in a collaborative and dynamic environment, and willing to take on diverse responsibilities to meet varying team needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Flex Driver

Amazon Flex
Edinburgh
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Currently working as an independently-contracted driver for Amazon, responsible for delivering packages using my own vehicle with flexible scheduling and adherence to Amazon's delivery standards.

Mailing Assistant

Scottish Braille Press
Edinburgh
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Most recently worked in a contract role as a Mailing Assistant with the Scottish Braille Press, as a temporary worker via Hays Recruitment. Responsible for transcribing, organising, and dispatching correspondence from large companies in an accessible printed format.

Summer Intern

Murray Beith Murray LLP
Edinburgh
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided administrative support for the firm's Asset Protection Group, including drafting memos and reports, liaising with colleagues and services, record-keeping, data entry, calendar management, and covering ad hoc duties such as reception telephony.
  • Gained insight into the day-to-day operations of a law firm and began to transition my academic skills into a practical setting.

Activities Leader

Oxford International Education Group
Edinburgh
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Organised and oversaw activities for international students learning English, such as quiz nights and excursions, while promoting a productive, fun, and safe environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills in managing events and student interaction.

Waiter

The Balerno Inn
Balerno
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided quality customer service and gained experience in different operational aspects of running a business, such as maintaining store rooms and building customer rapport.

Bartender

The Grey Horse Inn
Balerno
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed rapport with guests and retained an in-depth understanding of bar and menu items.

Flyerer

Gag Reflex Productions
Edinburgh
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Gained experience in event marketing, promoting shows to the public and proposing innovative digital marketing strategies.

Front of House

Hickory Foods
Edinburgh
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked at large events, ensuring timely service and addressing customer needs under pressure.

Education

LLB - Scots Law with English Law

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
09.2019 - 07.2023

Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Legal Practice

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
09.2023 - 06.2024

SQA Advanced Higher grades - AB

George Watson's College
Edinburgh
09.2018 - 05.2019

SQA Higher grades - AAAABB

George Watson's College
Edinburgh
09.2017 - 06.2019

SQA National 5 grades - AAAAAAAB

Clifton Hall School
Edinburgh
09.2016 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Academic background
  • Leadership skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • Inventory management
  • Data Entry

Personal Information

  • Age: 24
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: British

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mailing Assistant

Scottish Braille Press
04.2025 - 07.2025

Flex Driver

Amazon Flex
10.2024 - 08.2025

Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Legal Practice

University of Aberdeen
09.2023 - 06.2024

Summer Intern

Murray Beith Murray LLP
07.2023 - 08.2023

Activities Leader

Oxford International Education Group
08.2022 - 08.2022

Waiter

The Balerno Inn
06.2022 - 07.2022

Bartender

The Grey Horse Inn
06.2021 - 08.2021

LLB - Scots Law with English Law

University of Aberdeen
09.2019 - 07.2023

Flyerer

Gag Reflex Productions
07.2019 - 08.2019

Front of House

Hickory Foods
05.2019 - 08.2019

SQA Advanced Higher grades - AB

George Watson's College
09.2018 - 05.2019

SQA Higher grades - AAAABB

George Watson's College
09.2017 - 06.2019

SQA National 5 grades - AAAAAAAB

Clifton Hall School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Oliver Taylor