Oscar Prior-Palmer
Exeter
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in customer service and communication, complemented by exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills. Demonstrates effective time management and leadership abilities, fostering teamwork and creativity in all endeavours. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve career goals in dynamic environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Humanitarian Aid Volunteer
Driving Ukraine
2024.05 - 2025.05
- Company Overview: https://drivingukraine.org/
- In May 2024, I Drove a truck full of vital aid 1,318-miles from Oxford to Lviv, Ukraine and raising £1,600 in the process.
- These trucks are then used on the front lines, evacuating stranded civilians and injured soldiers, saving lives.
- In May 2025, I lead my own convoy of trucks to Lviv, Ukraine, having raised over £11,000 in the process. This showcased my leadership skills in the real world. Navigating a team of 8 through an active war zone.
Humanitarian Convoy leader and Organiser
Driving Ukraine
2025.09 - 2025.05
- Over an 8-month period, I successfully planned, fundraised, and coordinated a multi-truck humanitarian convoy to Ukraine.
- This included securing donations, managing logistics, recruiting volunteer drivers, liaising with customs and border authorities, and ensuring safe delivery of essential supplies to communities in need.
- The project required strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, as well as resilience and commitment to a cause under challenging conditions.
Bar Attendant
The Butterleigh Inn
Devon
2024.06 - 2025.05
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced pub environment, crafting drinks and managing tabs with efficiency.
- Maintained bar operations including inventory, cleanliness, and end-of-shift cashing up.
- Collaborated closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
Auditor
Serve Legal
Devon
2023.11 - 2024.01
- Conducted ID compliance checks across supermarkets. E.g. Waitrose.
- Assessed staff adherence to age-verification protocols and submitted detailed reports.
- Provided clear, constructive feedback to management in cases of non-compliance.
Volunteer
Cambodia
2023.06
- Participated in construction efforts including building walls and paths for the school.
Warehouse Worker
Calendar Club UK
Exeter
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Picked, packed, and quality-checked orders across different production lines.
- Developed precision and speed while maintaining high quality standards under pressure.
- UK
Podcast Host
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Created and hosted an interview-based podcast featuring professional rugby players and public figures.
- Developed communication, interviewing, and media production skills.
Education
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Relations
Oxford Brookes University
2023.01 - 2025.07
Politics, Business And Geography
Blundell’s School
Exeter 2015.01 - 2022.01
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Organisational Skills
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Creativity
Creativity
- Podcast Host, Under The Posts (2021-2022). Created and hosted an interview-based podcast featuring professional rugby players and public figures. Developed communication, interviewing, and media production skills.
- Directed, performed in and wrote an original comedic production, while at school. Highlighting creative and leadership strengths. (2021)
Timeline
Humanitarian Convoy leader and Organiser
Driving Ukraine
2025.09 - 2025.05
Bar Attendant
The Butterleigh Inn
2024.06 - 2025.05
Humanitarian Aid Volunteer
Driving Ukraine
2024.05 - 2025.05
Auditor
Serve Legal
2023.11 - 2024.01
Volunteer
2023.06
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Relations
Oxford Brookes University
2023.01 - 2025.07
Warehouse Worker
Calendar Club UK
2022.08 - 2022.12
Podcast Host
2021.01 - 2022.01
Politics, Business And Geography
Blundell’s School
2015.01 - 2022.01