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William Brown

Norbury,County

Summary

Driven individual with varied experience in customer service backgrounds, in addition to archive and library work. Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills, coupled with adaptability and problem-solving abilities. Has a keen interest in the subject of History, enhanced through my University studies. Currently a volunteer at the Bluebell Railway in Sussex while seeking a career in the field of History.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Volunteer Platform Staff

Bluebell Railway
East Grinstead, West Sussex
06.2018 - Current
  • Ensure all safety procedures are carried out before trains can be despatched.
  • Maintaining customer safety, providing assistance when need be and welcoming them warmly to create apositive first impression.
  • Ensuring station is always kept in presentable condition.
  • Collaborating with team members for all tasks.

Library Assistant

St Mary's University
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Worked on the front desk, handling customer enquiries and assisting customers with difficulties faced.
  • Dealt with book loans and returns, regularly using the Library’s computer systems for this.
  • Ensured Library kept in presentable condition, including keeping sections tidy, ensuring books in correct location.
  • Worked well with Library staff in two major projects to relocate certain sections and remove surplus book stocks.

Student Ambassador

St Mary's University
Twickenham, Middlesex
11.2018 - 12.2023
  • Welcomed prospective students to University Open Days, in addition to answering queries about the University and giving directions.
  • Delivered campus tours, showing what St Mary’s University offers its students.

Volunteer Station Staff

Spa Valley Railway
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
09.2012 - 06.2022
  • Coordinating visitor admissions and answering queries that they had.
  • Responsible for cashing up ticket sales at the end of the day.

Volunteer Museum Assistant

London Museum of Water and Steam
Kew, Greater London
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with ongoing project to digitise the Museum's Archive. Scanned, photographed and catalogued documents and assets held in the archive.
  • Also worked at Welcome Desk, coordinating visitor admissions and answering queries.

TEL Assistant (Work Placement)

St Mary's University
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
02.2017 - 05.2017

· Created visual guides for students using software used by the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Department. These were presented to Managers, with positive feedback received.

Volunteer Shop Assistant

British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electricals
Croydon, London
01.2014 - 08.2015

· Filed customer order forms systematically within folders in cabinet, helping to develop a more effective filing system, allowing easier access and location of these records.

· Worked at the shop’s front desk, dealing with customer queries, purchases, deliveries and collections.

· Collaborated with staff in several areas during busy periods to maintain good service delivery and customer service levels.

Volunteer Library Assistant

Norbury Library
Norbury, Croydon
07.2013 - 08.2013

· Volunteered at ‘Book Trail’, a summer reading event for children, an event that encouraged children to read in fun and engaging way. I helped children partaking find books to read, asked them questions about book and gave prizes accordingly.

Education

MPhil - History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham
10.2020 - 01.2024

Master of Arts - Public History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham
09.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham
09.2015 - 06.2018

A-Levels -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
Croydon
09.2012 - 06.2015

GCSEs -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
Croydon
09.2010 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Adept in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) and IT skills
  • Good attention to detail and organisation skills
  • Excellent customer service experience
  • Sound experience of archive and library work
  • Strong teamwork skills

Timeline

Library Assistant

St Mary's University
05.2022 - 01.2024

MPhil - History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
10.2020 - 01.2024

Volunteer Museum Assistant

London Museum of Water and Steam
06.2019 - 03.2020

Student Ambassador

St Mary's University
11.2018 - 12.2023

Master of Arts - Public History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
09.2018 - 12.2019

Volunteer Platform Staff

Bluebell Railway
06.2018 - Current

TEL Assistant (Work Placement)

St Mary's University
02.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
09.2015 - 06.2018

Volunteer Shop Assistant

British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electricals
01.2014 - 08.2015

Volunteer Library Assistant

Norbury Library
07.2013 - 08.2013

Volunteer Station Staff

Spa Valley Railway
09.2012 - 06.2022

A-Levels -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
09.2012 - 06.2015

GCSEs -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
09.2010 - 06.2012
William Brown