Shahaab Akbar

• Provide daily care and supervision for my high-needs autistic younger brother, including personal care, transport and support with his daily routine.

• Developed strong communication skills through supporting non-verbal child and adapting to his individual needs.

• Developed resilience, patience and excellent organisational skills through managing multiple responsibilities alongside education and volunteering.

• Balanced significant caring responsibilities alongside A Levels, volunteering and extracurricular activities.

• Delivered weekly cricket coaching sessions for primary school children.

• Organised training sessions, enhancing children's skills and teamwork in a safe and enjoyable environment.

• Helped children develop confidence, teamwork and new sporting skills through engaging coaching sessions.

• Developed leadership and communication skills by working with children of different abilities.

• Supported staff in communicating with patients who spoke limited English, improving patient experience.

• Observed patient consultations and gained experience working in a customer-focused environment.

• Developed interpersonal skills by observing how staff built trust and rapport with patients.

• Learned how professionalism, a positive attitude and friendly communication contribute to excellent customer service.

• Shadowed solicitors across multiple legal departments to gain experience in a professional workplace.

• Assisted solicitors with administrative tasks, including organising files and preparing case information.

• Observed client interactions and developed an understanding of professional communication.

• Learned teamwork, organisation and attention to detail, contributing to effective collaboration in a professional environment.