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Rebecca Adu-Poku

St Albans

Summary

I am an approachable, adaptable, confident Philosophy graduate with a passion for problem-solving, people and facing new challenges. My sociable character as well as curiosity make me an effective communicator with a thirst for helping people. As a former team captain and high-performance athlete, I thrive on feedback, collaboration and setting high standards. I’m eager to build a long-term career where my work ethic and energy are matched with clear progression and continuous learning- making recruitment consulting a career path that aligns with my personal goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Seasonal part-time sales assistant

Clarks
St Albans
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed high customer volumes in a fast-paced retail environment during the back-to-school rush.
  • Developed my multitasking skills as I handled tasks including fitting shoes and processing transactions while maintaining professional demeanor under pressure.
  • Routinely exceeded sales and shoe care add-on targets by at least 15%, contributing to overall store performance.
  • Monitored trends in consumer behaviour with keen attention to detail.

Insight day

Microsoft
London
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Gained exposure to the tech industry and Microsoft's business operations, learning specifically about Responsible AI and governance, company culture, and career opportunities that can arise from a non-tech related discipline.
  • Participated in an assessment centre simulation where I engaged in group challenges.
  • Showcased abilities in critical thinking, time management, and decision-making under pressure while receiving valuable feedback from industry professionals.

Intern

Alpro
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with a global team to conduct research and develop strategies to engage European Gen Z and millennials through social media.
  • Gained hands-on experience collecting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data by conducting public surveys and reading academic journals.
  • Presented findings using Excel and PowerPoint to deliver actionable insights. These tasks not only enhanced my technical proficiency but also strengthened my ability to interpret data and present actionable insights.
  • Worked effectively with international team members, enhancing cultural awareness and global teamwork skills.

Education

BA - Philosophy

University of Warwick
Coventry
09.2022 - 06.2025

A-levels - Pyschology, Spanish, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy

St Albans Girls’ School
09.2020 - 07.2022

GCSEs -

St Albans Girls’ School
09.2015 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Digital fluency – IDEA Bronze Award in Cybersecurity, AI, and digital etiquette; confident using Microsoft Office & presentation tools
  • Coachability – Played for the Herts U18 Rugby Development Squad, thriving on feedback and continuous improvement
  • Natural communicator – Delivered public speeches to audiences of 1000
  • Global perspective – Comfortable working with international teams, with a strong foundation in cultural awareness

Affiliations

  • Weightlifting/ Gym
  • Cooking

Accomplishments

St Albans Girls School Student of the Year Award

Languages

Twi
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Seasonal part-time sales assistant

Clarks
08.2024 - Current

Insight day

Microsoft
06.2024 - 06.2024

Intern

Alpro
06.2024 - 07.2024

BA - Philosophy

University of Warwick
09.2022 - 06.2025

A-levels - Pyschology, Spanish, Religion, Ethics and Philosophy

St Albans Girls’ School
09.2020 - 07.2022

GCSEs -

St Albans Girls’ School
09.2015 - 06.2020
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