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Sam Whyte

Politics Graduate
Chester

Summary

BA Politics graduate from Newcastle University with experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs and policy analysis. Proven record exceeding expectations and assuming managerial responsibilities in hospitality sector. Interested in roles across political risk analysis, consultancy and public affairs. Building quantitative data skills in SQL, Excel-R and Python.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Affairs Intern

SUSTRANS
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Liaised with local government and city councillors on projects including congestion reductions, air quality and pollution social safety initiatives and community consultations on active travel.
  • Led presentations and projects to company leadership – held consultations on increasing bottom-up solutions to travel issues in Newcastle metro area.
  • Conducted and organised interviews with local government officials to assess and inform how relationships between the charity, local government and partners could be improved.

Supervisor

ODDFELLOWS CHESTER
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Independently took charge of stock ordering of £3000 per week in absence of bar manager, managed effectively by reviewing pre-orders, event schedules and regular service needs resulting in efficient bar operations.
  • Designed new menu items to align with the image of the hotel, its clientele and gross profit margins.
  • Demonstrated successful leadership by leading the bar team in daily operations.
  • Built relationships with events and corporate groups, tailoring to their specific needs to enhance their experience.
  • Lead the establishments cocktail masterclasses, liaised with groups in advance to create customised experiences to their preferences resulting in regular returning groups.
  • Lead the bar training of new staff members in cigar pairing, wine tasting, cocktail making and bar operations.

Bartender

OFF THE WALL CHESTER
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Experienced working in a demanding fast-paced environment, coordinating with an extensive team of bartenders to deliver an effective service.
  • Won many internal competitions on sales targets and individual reviews of customer satisfaction.
  • Gained strong experience in cellar upkeep, beer and cask ale line cleaning.
  • Achieved full experience and training in front of house, floor and restaurant service as well as full allergen training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Newcastle
09.2021 - 05.2025

A-LEVELS - Geography, History, Chemistry

BISHOP’S BLUE COAT C OF E SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.2014 - 05.2021

Skills

    SQL for data querying and analysis (IBM certificate)

    Team Leadership

    Policy Research and Analysis

    Stakeholder engagement

References

Daniel, Sixsmith, Bar Manager, Dansixsmith11@gmail.com, Oddfellows Hotel, Supervisor, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1QL

Interests

Training for CAA Private Pilot’s Licence at Liverpool John Lennon Airport Publishing an article in the Cambridge Undergraduate Political Journal Currently learning Spanish Language

Community Service

Team Leader, Chester, UK, 2019-09, 2020-03, Worked effectively within a small group, fundraising over £10,000 for a Charity mission with Bishops Blue Coat sixth form to complete an outreach mission to Kampala, Uganda, to teach disadvantaged school children, share experiences and learn from Ugandan culture.

Leadership & Activities

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNCIL (SSC) Council Member Liaised in meetings with student members and faculty on issues within the politics undergraduate course in order to improve staff-student relationships and enhance student experiences within the course. Upheld representational duties advocating for student concerns and priorities within the framework of the council. Showed independence by engaging students in lectures and seminars to consult on their views of the course, how matters could be improved and where the teaching staff were successfully meeting student expectations. Strong logistical capabilities highlighted through mediation of difficult issues such as essay criteria and feedback timelines which resulted in positive outcomes for both staff members and students.

Certification

Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

Timeline

Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

08-2025

Public Affairs Intern

SUSTRANS
10.2022 - 04.2023

Supervisor

ODDFELLOWS CHESTER
04.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
09.2021 - 05.2025

Bartender

OFF THE WALL CHESTER
04.2021 - 09.2021

A-LEVELS - Geography, History, Chemistry

BISHOP’S BLUE COAT C OF E SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.2014 - 05.2021

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