Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Samuel Blackshaw

Darwen,Lancashire

Summary

A highly adaptable professional with a strong focus on constructive feedback and critical evaluation. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and excels in multitasking efficiency, ensuring deadlines are consistently met. Possesses exceptional communication skills and a fast learning ability, complemented by flexible time management and stress resilience. Career goals include leveraging these skills to enhance team performance and drive organisational success.

Determined student with exemplary verbal and written communication abilities seeks role in fast-paced news environment. Offers strong research, interview and presentation skills for flexible team support. Organised with good initiative for responsive task delivery in pressured scenarios.

Work history

Charity shop volunteer

Darwen Community Helpers
Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
2025.07 - 2025.09
  • Enhanced shop's aesthetic appeal by creating eye-catching window displays.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to ensure repeat business.
  • Provided information about products to assist customers' buying decisions.
  • Managed till transactions, resulting in accurate accounting.
  • Assisted in sorting and pricing donations for streamlined operations.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality when handling sensitive donor information.
  • Organised stock room for ease of access and improved efficiency.
  • Warmly greeted customers, delivering outstanding service from store arrival to departure.
  • Received and safely stored donations in appropriate locations.
  • Promoted charity's mission with enthusiasm and dedication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull
2022.09 - 2025.05

Master of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
2025.09 -

Skills

  • Constructive feedback
  • Patience and tact
  • Flexible time management
  • Critical evaluation
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Time efficiency
  • Stress resilience
  • Working to deadlines
  • Fast Learner
  • Communication skills

Affiliations

  • Films
  • Television
  • Music
  • Football
  • Cricket
  • Running

Accomplishments

Published articles for the website the Northern Quota:

  • https://thenorthernquota.org/new-bridge-under-contruction-in-chorlton-park-after-two-year-closure/
  • https://thenorthernquota.org/man-met-graduate-wins-award-for-volunteer-law-work/
  • https://thenorthernquota.org/petition-calls-for-car-ban-on-northern-quarter-street-to-make-street-safer-and-more-welcoming/

Timeline

Master of Arts - Multimedia Journalism

Manchester Metropolitan University
2025.09 -

Charity shop volunteer

Darwen Community Helpers
2025.07 - 2025.09

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

University of Hull
2022.09 - 2025.05
Samuel Blackshaw