Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Rhea Kooner

Northampton

Summary

A motivated and detail-oriented History graduate from the University of Nottingham, achieving a 2:1. I bring strong analytical and research skills, developed through rigorous academic work and practical experience gained during internships at EY, Tory Burch, and the Houses of Parliament. Adept at drafting documents and maintaining precise attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, both independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and organisational skills. Passionate about law and dedicated to delivering thorough, accurate work while building strong client relationships.

Work history

Intern

Ernst & Young, Jul 2023
  • Successfully completed internship within the Cyber Security and Data Privacy Department.
  • First-hand exposure to the pivotal role data privacy plays in today's business landscape and legal considerations.
  • Shadowed numerous professionals, being privy to real-time decision-making processes and strategy development, enhancing my practical understanding of the field.
  • Frequently interacted with and assisted lawyers within EY Law, gaining valuable insights into the intersection of consulting and law.
  • Developed and delivered presentations to Partners and Directors.
  • High-volume data analysis, across multiple sources, and transforming it into management information and dashboards
  • Reviewed documents for spelling and grammatical errors, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Commended by a senior manager for swift and precise completion of tasks.
  • Participated in workshops and meetings, including a key session with EY Law on the rollout of a data privacy tool for the US EY team.
  • I documented discussions and created presentations, used to facilitate discussions with the US business.

Waitress/Bartender

Old House Pub and Kitchen Northampton, 2021-2022
  • Worked several Pubs and Restaurants across Old House Group e.g. Lighthouse and Brooklyn Social.
  • Adaptive learner as shown by my ability to memorise cocktail recipes, taking customer orders, answering customer queries and helping them with their choices.
  • Work well under pressure, maintaining high standards.
  • Delivered food and beverages, consistently receiving positive customer feedback.

Sales assistant

JD Sports, 2019-2020
  • Working in a busy high street store serving an average of one hundred customers daily while promoting brand standards.
  • Confident communicator, responding to multiple customer requests/queries with calmness. Able to work effectively as part of a team or individually - adapting quickly to my surroundings.
  • Took on additional responsibility by assisting colleagues outside of my department and training new staff after 2 months of starting.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
  • Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.

Intern

Tory Burch, Aug 2019
  • Member of a high functioning sales team who were responsible for thousands of pounds in sales daily.
  • Managed and anticipated the needs of customers and provided them with high quality service while exceeding the customer service standards of the business.
  • Fast learning and independent thinking quickly secured me increased responsibilities, including liaising with the firm’s VIP clients.

Intern

Houses of Parliament, June 2019
  • Worked alongside Lee Rowley MP at the Houses of Parliament
  • Speaking to members of his office as well as witnessing his parliamentary debates and PMQs
  • I gained valuable insights into parliamentary and legislative processes and gained an appreciation for presenting factual proof in decision-making
  • Undertook various correspondence administration, drafted letters for constituents and diary management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
09/2021 - 06/2024

Bedford Girls' School
/2014 - /2021

Skills

    Research & Analysis

  • Thorough Research: Conducted extensive research for essays and a final-year dissertation, analysing hundreds of primary sources such as legal cases, official records, and previously unexamined documents to develop a compelling argument and establish unique connections within the subject matter
  • Critical Thinking: Developed the ability to critically assess historical events and legal cases, identifying key issues and evaluating evidence objectively
  • Communication

  • Written Communication: Produced well-structured essays, reports, and presentations, conveying complex information clearly and concisely
  • Verbal Communication: Participated in group discussions and presentations, effectively communicating ideas and arguments to peers and academic staff
  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Social/Working Proficiency)
  • Organizational Skills

  • Time Management: Successfully balanced a demanding academic schedule with part-time work and extracurricular activities, meeting all deadlines
  • Administrative Skills: Gained experience in handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, document management, and data entry during internships and volunteer roles

Timeline

Intern

Ernst & Young, Jul 2023

Waitress/Bartender

Old House Pub and Kitchen Northampton, 2021-2022

Sales assistant

JD Sports, 2019-2020

Intern

Tory Burch, Aug 2019

Intern

Houses of Parliament, June 2019

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Nottingham
09/2021 - 06/2024

Bedford Girls' School
/2014 - /2021
Rhea Kooner