Tomas Collie
Woodford Green
Summary
Motivated and thoughtful student with a strong sense of responsibility and a disciplined approach to work and learning. Communicates clearly, stays composed under pressure, and approaches tasks with care and attention to detail. Quick to learn and comfortable working both independently and in a team environment, with a genuine interest in developing legal thinking and professional judgement and a hope to climb the corporate ladder at Slaughter and May.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Assistant
Redbridge Garden Centre
Woodford Green, Redbridge
2025.03 - Current
- Greeted and assisted customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring positive experiences.
- Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
- Demonstrated adaptability by taking on ad-hoc tasks.
- Responded promptly and politely to customer inquiries and requests, demonstrating strong communication skills.
- Maintained a clean and organised workspace to support smooth service.
- Developed the ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment, balancing customer interaction with operational duties.
- Built rapport with customers to encourage repeat visits and positive feedback.
- Answered phone calls promptly, providing excellent customer service.
Education
A-Levels -
Woodbridge High School 6th Form
Woodford, Redbridge 2024.09 -
GCSEs -
Woodbridge High School
Woodford, Redbridge 2019.09 - 2024.07
Skills
Leadership
- Achieved Senior Air Cadet level and the Silver leadership qualification at the Royal Air Force Air Cadets
- I am one of the youngest players in the Woodford RFC’s senior team, as after their coach watched me play he was impressed with my ability to lead and adapt under pressure
Organization
- Managed to successfully complete GCSEs whilst still playing rugby, and doing 8 hours of cadets per week
- Made myself a leaflet to do little jobs for neighbours as I wanted to have more economic freedom and did these jobs while still doing all of the commitments mentioned above
Debate
- Took part in debate at A level which forces me think on my feet during the debates as well as needing to do deep research on the topics
- Adopted a courtroom-like demeanour in an attempt to better my mooting ability
Teamwork
- I have been part of a rugby team from the age of 5 and have learnt how to work well as a team
- I was part of the drill team at the Royal Air Force Air Cadets where I exercised discipline and followed the commands of my flight sergeant
- During field exercises with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, where we were given military 48 hour ration packs and put in the woods, I helped my team complete objectives which required an immense amount of problem solving and planning as well as the ability to swiftly resolve any conflicts
Affiliations
- I completed the Future Leaders Programme which allows students in post 16 education to help better their skills, both in the workplace and in life
- I was in my school’s debate final, debating about whether the NHS should be privatised.
- Youth player at Woodford RFC (2013-present)
- Senior player at Woodford RFC (2025-present)
- Royal Air Force Air Cadet (2021-2024)
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Native
German
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant
Redbridge Garden Centre
2025.03 - Current
A-Levels -
Woodbridge High School 6th Form
2024.09 -
GCSEs -
Woodbridge High School
2019.09 - 2024.07