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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
2018.06 - 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
2022.05 - 2024.01
  • 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
2018.11 - 2023.12
  • 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
2012.09 - 2022.06
  • 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
2019.06 - 2020.03
  • 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
2017.02 - 2017.05

· 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
2014.01 - 2015.08

· 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
2013.07 - 2013.08

· 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
2020.10 - 2024.01

Master of Arts - Public History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham
2018.09 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Arts - History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham
2015.09 - 2018.06

A-Levels -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
Croydon
2012.09 - 2015.06

GCSEs -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
Croydon
2010.09 - 2012.06

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
2022.05 - 2024.01

MPhil - History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
2020.10 - 2024.01

Volunteer Museum Assistant

London Museum of Water and Steam
2019.06 - 2020.03

Student Ambassador

St Mary's University
2018.11 - 2023.12

Master of Arts - Public History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
2018.09 - 2019.12

Volunteer Platform Staff

Bluebell Railway
2018.06 - Current

TEL Assistant (Work Placement)

St Mary's University
2017.02 - 2017.05

Bachelor of Arts - History

St Mary's University, Twickenham
2015.09 - 2018.06

Volunteer Shop Assistant

British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electricals
2014.01 - 2015.08

Volunteer Library Assistant

Norbury Library
2013.07 - 2013.08

Volunteer Station Staff

Spa Valley Railway
2012.09 - 2022.06

A-Levels -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
2012.09 - 2015.06

GCSEs -

Archbishop Tenison's C of E High School
2010.09 - 2012.06
William Brown