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PROSPER ADIKWU

Edinburgh

Summary

Commercially minded and adaptable professional with experience across sales, hospitality, customer service, tutoring, coaching and business operations. Brings hands-on door-to-door sales experience in Toronto, with strengths in customer acquisition, negotiation, persuasive communication and relationship building. Demonstrates initiative, resilience and the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments. Holds an HNC in Business and has completed the first year of Management studies at the University of St Andrews, complemented by exposure to internships, business workshops and focus groups. Eager to apply strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset to generate business opportunities, support growth and build a successful career in sales and business development.

Overview

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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Costa
Edinburgh , Uk
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Prepared hot and cold beverages to high quality standards.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and built positive customer relationships.
  • Processed orders and payments accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Door-to-Door Sales Representative

Rogers Communications
Toronto , CA
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory and order supplies as needed, optimizing cost efficiency.
  • Assisted in organizing company events, ensuring seamless execution.

Crew Member

Barburrito
Edinburgh
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Increased sales through proactive upselling and product recommendations while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Awarded Employee of the Month and praised by management for initiative, performance and contributing to sales growth.
  • Developed confident communication and persuasion skills, building rapport with customers and influencing purchasing decisions.

Waiter

Heavenly Desserts
Edinburgh
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Delivered attentive customer service in a busy dessert restaurant.
  • Explained menu options, handled orders and supported customer satisfaction.
  • Worked collaboratively to maintain high service standards.

Food Runner

Bertie’s
Edinburgh
06.2022 - 11.2022

● Served customers in a busy hospitality environment.

● Managed orders, responded to customer requests and supported smooth service.

● Developed communication, teamwork and time-management skills.

Education

BBA - Business Administration, Business, theology, film studies

University of St Andrews
09.2025 - 09.2026

St Augustine's R.C. High School
Edinburgh

HNC - Business Administration

West Lothian Collage
Livingston
08.2023 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Sales & ClientAcquisition
  • Negotiation &Persuasion
  • CustomerRelationshipManagement
  • Communication &Active Listening
  • Upselling & Cross-Selling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork &Collaboration
  • Organisation & Ti

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

BBA - Business Administration, Business, theology, film studies

University of St Andrews
09.2025 - 09.2026

Door-to-Door Sales Representative

Rogers Communications
09.2024 - 03.2025

Barista

Costa
04.2024 - 09.2025

Crew Member

Barburrito
08.2023 - 06.2024

HNC - Business Administration

West Lothian Collage
08.2023 - 06.2024

Waiter

Heavenly Desserts
10.2022 - 04.2023

Food Runner

Bertie’s
06.2022 - 11.2022

St Augustine's R.C. High School
PROSPER ADIKWU