Oscar Richards
East sussex
Summary
First-year university student with top academic results (A*, A*, A) and a strong passion for sustainability and responsible investment. Experience in a fund management sustainability team, supporting analysis of corporate ESG disclosures and contributing to engagement priorities. Combines analytical rigor with adaptability, attention to detail, and collaborative skills, thriving both independently and in fast-paced team environments, with a focus on communication and problem-solving
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waiter + Bartender
Splendid Events + Amuse Private Catering
London
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated event setup and logistics for corporate events and private functions, honing teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Performed silver service in both large floor arrangements and private boxes for high-end events (venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Lord's Cricket Ground, the Central Criminal Court, and Guildhall).
Gardener
private employer
Tunbridge Wells , East Sussex
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Managed garden upkeep independently, demonstrating reliability and attention to detail.
Fashion Intern
Tyler Von Greenston
London
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Helped design and create pieces for upcoming collections.
- Developed organisational and multitasking skills by managing materials and daily operational tasks
- Assisted in photoshoots and collaborated with photographers to generate optimal final photo collections
Barista
Humdingers cafe and catering
London , United Kingdom
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Took orders; used tills; prepared and served hot and cold beverages, in a high paced work enviroment
- Ordered, received, and stocked supplies and retail products and performed shutdown and opening duties to ensure, always keeping a clean workspace
Sustainability analyst
CCLA
London
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported fund management sustainability team by analysing corporate ESG disclosures and identifying companies needing further engagement.
- Effectively used Excel and its functions to clearly show data (including ISIN numbers) and needed areas of improvement (e.g. SUM, AVERAGE, and VLOOKUP).
Education
BA - Politics and International relations
University of Bristol
Bristol, England2028
A-Levels - Politics, Geography and Sociology
Ardingly college
Haywards Heath, WSX01-2024
Skills
- Event co-ordination
- Data analysis
- Sustainability reporting
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Grade 8 Lamda (distinction)
Hobbies and interests
Sustainability and ecologism; design and Fashion; Sewing; Party and Events planning; Music; Skiing; Gardening; Scottish reeling; Drama; Musical theatre; DJing
Timeline
Sustainability analyst
CCLA
08.2025 - 08.2025
Fashion Intern
Tyler Von Greenston
07.2025 - 09.2025
Barista
Humdingers cafe and catering
11.2024 - 09.2025
Waiter + Bartender
Splendid Events + Amuse Private Catering
06.2023 - Current
Gardener
private employer
06.2022 - 02.2026
BA - Politics and International relations
University of Bristol
A-Levels - Politics, Geography and Sociology
Ardingly college