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Skills
Certification
Languages
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Ruyi Afolabi

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Pursuing a degree in Creative Writing and Professional Writing at the University of Westminster, developed strong writing, creativity, and analytical skills applicable to various fields. Aiming to establish a career as an author, radio presenter, and poet, while also exploring opportunities in law and current affairs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Work placement

Deutsche Bank
London
2024.05 - 2024.05
  • Established professional networks to facilitate knowledge exchange.
  • Acquired in-depth understanding of mergers, acquisitions, lending, and borrowing.
  • Delivered a presentation to supervisor, showcasing acquired insights.
  • Developed comprehensive expertise in investment banking and commercial banking distinctions.

Volunteer Peer Tutor Befriender, Volunteer Assistant Administrator

Success 4 All
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2019.10 - 2019.12
  • Facilitated peer-led academic support at Success 4 All's Learning Hubs, boosting primary students' subject confidence.
  • Ensured efficiency in data entry and resource organisation across educational programmes.
  • Supported charity's mission to empower youth through effective peer-led learning strategies.

Work Placement

Strachan Partners
Lagos
2016.06 - 2016.07
  • Influenced legal research and case preparation, deepening understanding of legal processes.
  • Collaborated with lawyers to draft legal documents, honing writing and analytical skills.
  • Guided client meetings to gather insights on client relations and legal strategies.
  • Delivered presentations to supervisors on insights gained, showcasing ability to communicate complex information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing and Professional Writing

The University of Westminster
London
2024.09 -

A-Levels - Sociology, Business Studies, Law

Abbey College Malvern
Worcester, England
2018.09 - 2019.07

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Coventry University
Greenwich
2020.09 - 2022.07

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Adaptability and creativity
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills

Certification

  • Westminster Employability Award, 09/01/24, Present
  • (in progress): Completion of the Bronze award, currently aiming for Silver. This is via attending employability skills workshops, talks and activities, e.g. CV workshops

Languages

Mandarin
Beginner
English
Native

Affiliations

  • Travel, Listening to afro beats, reading and crafting short stories and poetry , learning new languages, swimming, volunteering in the community

Accomplishments

  • University Foundation Programme in sociology, law, and business studies at Abbey College in Malvern

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing and Professional Writing

The University of Westminster
2024.09 -

Work placement

Deutsche Bank
2024.05 - 2024.05

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Coventry University
2020.09 - 2022.07

Volunteer Peer Tutor Befriender, Volunteer Assistant Administrator

Success 4 All
2019.10 - 2019.12

A-Levels - Sociology, Business Studies, Law

Abbey College Malvern
2018.09 - 2019.07

Work Placement

Strachan Partners
2016.06 - 2016.07
Ruyi Afolabi