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Rory Will

Aberdeen,Aberdeen City

Summary

Outwith the merits that my previous and current education exemplifies, my work history has also allowed for me to take initiative. This was particularly the case as an outreach worker and a business owner. I quickly recognised that prior to these experiences, I had simply been an 'employee' following instructions. Whilst employing staff, I was able to see those who could take good initiative in my absence from the property. It certainly helped me realise that when I used to follow instructions, sometimes it is vital for all parties that initiative is taken where nobody is ready to deal with an unknown situation; only when it is provided that any action taken is within the scope of one's remit as an agent for the employer.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Composer

Self-Employed
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
09.2012 - Current

Writing bespoke music for film, tv, and media, as well as enjoying the process, I received some acclaim with a Birmingham Film festival nomination for my music. Elsewhere I had some experience working with the former musical director of Rockstar Games.

Business Owner/Director/Postmaster

RIK Retail ltd
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
01.2014 - 03.2022

Our business setup included redeveloping a previous Mains office into a larger post office consisting of a retail and coffee shop area to develop the income of the company. I was involved in all aspects of the business from post office managing, staff hiring, paying wages, as well as exploring the industry options to improve our retail and coffee shop goods, allowing the best possible customer experience.

Community Outreach Worker

Community Renewal
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
12.2012 - 01.2014

Kept detailed records to maintain care continuity between support staff, and attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support. Most importantly engaged with vulnerable members of the public in an empathetic manner, and always following up visits, or engaged with the NHS about appropriate steps when worried for their ongoing safety.

Education

A-Levels - History

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen
08/2003 - 06/2004

A-Levels - German Language

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen
08/2003 - 06/2004

A-Levels - Music

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen
08/2003 - 06/2004

A-Levels - English

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen
08/2003 - 06/2004

SVQ Level 2 - Maths

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen
08/2022 - 09/2023

HNC - Audio and Music Production

Aberdeen College
Aberdeen
01/2005 -

HNC - Music Performance

Aberdeen College
Aberdeen
08/2005 - 06/2006

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
08/2008 - 06/2012

LLBWEL - Law

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
09/2019 -

Skills

  • Musical score writing
  • Retail marketing
  • Inspiring leadership style
  • Songwriting
  • Guitar, synthesiser, and Sitar playing
  • Self-critiquing skills
  • Marketing
  • Arranging music
  • Producing shows
  • An avid reader of fiction and non-fiction, I have a keen sense of analysis, which developed during my history degree, and excelled during my current Scots and English accelerated Law programme

Languages

English
Native
German
Elementary

Timeline

Business Owner/Director/Postmaster

RIK Retail ltd
01.2014 - 03.2022

Community Outreach Worker

Community Renewal
12.2012 - 01.2014

Composer

Self-Employed
09.2012 - Current

A-Levels - History

Aberdeen Grammar School
08/2003 - 06/2004

A-Levels - German Language

Aberdeen Grammar School
08/2003 - 06/2004

A-Levels - Music

Aberdeen Grammar School
08/2003 - 06/2004

A-Levels - English

Aberdeen Grammar School
08/2003 - 06/2004

SVQ Level 2 - Maths

Aberdeen Grammar School
08/2022 - 09/2023

HNC - Audio and Music Production

Aberdeen College
01/2005 -

HNC - Music Performance

Aberdeen College
08/2005 - 06/2006

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Aberdeen
08/2008 - 06/2012

LLBWEL - Law

University of Aberdeen
09/2019 -
Rory Will