Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Affiliations
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Samuel Matthews

Newport,Shropshire

Summary

First-Class Economics graduate with experience across customer service, administration, education support, and hospitality. Proven ability to manage responsibilities under pressure, communicate clearly, and work both independently and as part of a team. A fast learner with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and a global mindset developed through academic study and solo travel. Currently seeking to apply these strengths in a business, finance, or economics-focused role with long-term development opportunities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Delivery driver

Waitrose & Partners
Telford, Shropshire
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered groceries to 15+ households/day, consistently meeting delivery windows.
  • Loaded vans efficiently to reduce transit issues and improve service quality.
  • Handled queries professionally and resolved delivery issues.
  • Maintained 100% safety compliance.

Bartender

Wildwood
Plymouth, Devon
02.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed drink orders for 50+ tables per shift; improved speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained bar hygiene, stock levels, and team coordination during peak hours.


Peer Assessed Learning Scheme (PALS) Leader

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led weekly study sessions for 50+ first-year students; improved grade averages by 13%.
  • Achieved 90%+ “very useful” feedback on peer-led seminars.

Government Play Scheme Assistant

Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure Centre
Telford, Shropshire
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Organised activities for 70+ children and managed safety and allergy records.
  • Reduced scheduling/admin errors by 25%; responded to 95% of parent queries within 24 hours.

Lifeguard

Nuffield Health
Telford, Shropshire
04.2018 - 09.2021
  • Monitored pool safety for 40+ swimmers per shift; no accidents recorded.
  • Took on additional reception and café responsibilities.
  • Supported cross-department functions and ensured smooth service delivery.

Education

GCSEs - 10 including Maths, English and Triple Science

Burton Borough Secondary School
Telford, Staffordshire
09.2014 - 07.2019

A-Levels - Maths, Economics, Physics

Thomas Telford School
Telford
09.2019 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Plymouth University
Plymouth
09.2021 - 07.2024

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking & Data Interpretation
  • Customer Service & Communication
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Time Management & Multi-tasking
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Cross-Cultural Awareness
  • Stock & Inventory Control

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Solo Backpacking Trip – SE Asia & Japan 

  • 12-week solo journey across four countries.
  • Gained resilience, budget management, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Affiliations

  • Basketball and swimming, reading economics and psychology, cultural travel and photography, financial news and case studies, Excel modelling through betting simulations.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Delivery driver

Waitrose & Partners
09.2024 - 03.2025

Bartender

Wildwood
02.2024 - 08.2025

Peer Assessed Learning Scheme (PALS) Leader

University of Plymouth
09.2022 - 07.2023

Government Play Scheme Assistant

Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure Centre
04.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Plymouth University
09.2021 - 07.2024

A-Levels - Maths, Economics, Physics

Thomas Telford School
09.2019 - 07.2021

Lifeguard

Nuffield Health
04.2018 - 09.2021

GCSEs - 10 including Maths, English and Triple Science

Burton Borough Secondary School
09.2014 - 07.2019
Samuel Matthews