Rakeem Johnson-Gashug
Corby,Northamptonshire
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in sales, negotiation, and business management. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business through exceptional service. Skilled in multi-tasking, decision-making under pressure, and effective public speaking. Aims to utilize these strengths to foster business growth and improve customer engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance Market Research Analyst
Freelance
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research on public health and youth well-being.
- Attended focus groups to gather insights from diverse participants.
- Recruited additional participants to enhance data representation.
- Recorded relevant information and trends for analysis.
- Tested products to evaluate youth preferences.
- Presented accountable recommendations through printed and visual formats.
summer internship
News UK
London
08.2025
- Chosen to be one of participants to work within the media industry. At the home of the sun, the times, talk sport. highlights working with a tech team to create a news app. The news app was then presented to the head of marketing. We then had a Question and answer with the times editor Tony Gallagher sharing his experiences of work life. Worked on a campaign and presented to the sales and marketing team. I also learnt about finance, legal terms and sales and marketing.
Mobile car valeting
Re.ViBE and Valet
, Northamptonshire
06.2025 - 12.2025
- I created an independent mobile car valeting business in the summer. I have learnt valuable sales and marketing techniques persuade customer to purchase my service, paying attention to detail and selling additional products such as car air fresheners and cleaning products
Education
GCSES - History, Maths, English language, English lit, Drama
Kings wood secondary academy
United Kingdom 09.2020 - 06.2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership and initiative
- Communication
- Time management
- Sales and negotiation
- Cash handling
- Business management skills
- Delivered excellent service to repeat customers through car valeting
- Multi-tasking effectively and Decision making
- Calm under pressure
- Public speaking
- Social media marketing
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Football: Rockingham rovers football club 2019-2025, Position: centre defensive midfielder, Vice-captain, 7 trophies including league and cup titles and personal awards., Performing arts: Young and talented east London 2014-2018 participated in local youth performances across east and south London.
Timeline
summer internship
News UK
08.2025
Mobile car valeting
Re.ViBE and Valet
06.2025 - 12.2025
Freelance Market Research Analyst
Freelance
06.2024 - Current
GCSES - History, Maths, English language, English lit, Drama
Kings wood secondary academy
09.2020 - 06.2025