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William Guthrie

William Guthrie

Tetbury,Glo

Summary

I am a fiercely competitive and hard-working individual with a comprehensive background in customer service and art sales. Since completing an internship at Broadland Properties in North Yorkshire, I have developed a keen interest in residential development. I am now eager to launch my career as a sales negotiator, specialising in London's dynamic property sector.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Intern

Broadland Properties
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Broadland Properties is private property investment company in North Yorkshire.
  • I advanced my knowledge in negotiating leases with prospective tenants as-well sourcing prime locations for commercial development in Leeds and Edinburgh.

Sales Intern

Phillip Mould & Company
London, Greater London
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Philip Mould & Co. is one of Britains finest art galleries specialising in 500 years of British art.
  • My primary role was to handle telephone calls, organise client appointments, and assist in curating the Mary Beale exhibition in April of 2024.

Sales consultant

Maison Tahissa
Paris, Île-de-France
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • I worked at the Maison Tahissa gallery as part of my placement year. The gallery specialises in handmade tapestries and rugs.
  • My primary role was client relationships and negotiation of art sales. Whilst I was at the company, we sold over 500 handmade rugs or tapestries to french and english clients.

Visitor Operator (Part Time)

Hever Castle and Gardens
Edenbridge
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Castle Steward (1 year): informed visitors with incisive knowledge about various artworks' provenance and compositional implications.
  • Ticket Officer (2 years): responsible for recording ticket sales, handling cash transactions, as-well operating computerised booking and reservation systems.

Education

Master of Science - Rural Estate Land Management

Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester, GLS
10.2024 -

Certificate of Higher Education: Art Business Foundation and Placement Programme - Art Business

Sotheby's Institute of Art
09.2022 - 12/2022

Bachelor of Arts - History of Art with a Placement Year

Oxford Brookes University
09.2020 - 05/2024

GCSEs and Advanced Levels - 9 GCSE's: Maths and English at grade B. 3 A Levels: Art, English Literature, Geography

Sedbergh School
09.2014 - 07/2019

Skills

  • Team leadership from captaining many sporting sides at school and at club level
  • Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, including expeditions in the Himalayas and Lake District
  • Mountaineer: Summitted Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Dent du Geant, Matterhorn, Ben Nevis Tower Ridge
  • Kandahar Ski Club competitor: Inferno Downhill race, Engadin Ski Marathon

Timeline

Master of Science - Rural Estate Land Management

Royal Agricultural University
10.2024 -

Intern

Broadland Properties
06.2024 - 09.2024

Sales Intern

Phillip Mould & Company
01.2024 - 02.2024

Sales consultant

Maison Tahissa
01.2023 - 06.2025

Certificate of Higher Education: Art Business Foundation and Placement Programme - Art Business

Sotheby's Institute of Art
09.2022 - 12/2022

Bachelor of Arts - History of Art with a Placement Year

Oxford Brookes University
09.2020 - 05/2024

Visitor Operator (Part Time)

Hever Castle and Gardens
09.2019 - 06.2022

GCSEs and Advanced Levels - 9 GCSE's: Maths and English at grade B. 3 A Levels: Art, English Literature, Geography

Sedbergh School
09.2014 - 07/2019
William Guthrie