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William Mason

Cheltenham,United Kingdom

Summary

A recent 2.1 business graduate, with a strong ability to speak to groups and effectively lead teams. My positive, driven, and friendly demeanour has enabled me to be successful. I put people at ease with my inviting approach, and I am dedicated, hardworking, and enthusiastic, serving as a strong role model for others.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Camp Counsellor and Unit Leader

Camp Burgess and Hayward
Sandwich, USA
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for the wellbeing and welfare of a group of children, taking part in and leading a range of different activities on a traditional American summer.
  • Promoted to a unit leader, part of the leadership team, responsible for managing over 15 members of staff as well as being responsible for over 45 children.

Camp Counsellor and Unit Leader

Camp Burgess and Hayward
Sandwich, USA
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Responsible for the wellbeing and welfare of a group of children, taking part in and leading a range of different activities on a traditional American summer.
  • Promoted to a unit leader, part of the leadership team, responsible for managing over 15 members of staff as well as being responsible for over 45 children.

Fine Dining Waitstaff

Bar Patron
Sydney
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided exceptional experiences through service, and menu knowledge at a fine dining restaurant in Sydney.

Retail Assistant

Constellation Recruitment
Cardiff, UK
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for preparing and serving food and drinks in busy stadiums such as the Cardiff City Stadium.

Event Steward

Cardiff International Arena
Cardiff
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for scanning tickets, managing cloakrooms and ensuring a safe and comfortable experience at Cardiff's largest exhibition arena.

Bar Worker

Arc Hospitality
Cardiff, UK
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Working in the Principality Stadium, responsible for providing efficient and friendly service in a fast paced environment, assisting customers on match days.

Server

The Kings Arms Brasserie
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
12.2019 - 04.2023
  • I was responsible for taking orders, delivering food and making sure the guests have an excellent experience from start to finish.

Football Referee

Gloucestershire FA
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Officiated in over 50 games in the Cheltenham Youth League, including a cup final.

Experience

Lloyds Banking Group
Bristol, UK
02.2020 - 02.2020
  • Spent a week in a FTSE 100 company, shadowing and helping employees in different departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Marketing)

Cardiff University
09.2021 - 06.2024

A Levels -

Cleeve School
Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham
09.2019 - 06.2021

GCSE Grades -

Cleeve School
Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham
09.2014 - 06.2019

Skills

    Leadership - I was selected as the top camp counsellor out of 160 staff members for my exemplary leadership and was promoted to camp leader which involved leading a large team of counsellors in executing a major camp event I successfully planned and facilitated engaging activities for children, while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment I actively addressed challenges, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and adaptability


    Responsibility - I was part of the set up team for a new high-end restaurant and contributed to our restaurant achieving the highest satisfaction score within the company I demonstrated exceptional customer service and created a welcoming atmosphere for guests I took charge of taking orders and engaged with customers, and as a senior team member, I not only led by example but also took on the responsibility of training new employees


    Confidence- I achieved five star reviews and praise regarding my excellent customer service where I confidently dealt with situations well under pressure I was nominated for employee of the month for my role of stewarding of a large comic convention, where I successfully reunited a missing child with their parents


    Initiative - I have taken the lead in managing executive boxes and efficiently handling high volumes of customers, anticipating their needs and ensuring seamless service I consistently demonstrated initiative by proactively addressing challenges, such as successfully educating a customer with food allergies on what they were able to eat, as well as enhancing the guest experience by offering extra knowledge and information to guests


    Commitment - I gained one of the highest marks in my cohort for my strategic and environmental analysis of a business, showing my dedication to my bachelor's degree in Business Management I was appointed from within groups to lead multiple projects, effectively managing workloads and helping the group to meet deadlines


    Motivation - By setting personal bests in the 5km parkrun, as well as receiving Player of the Season award in university football team, my motivation and willingness to better myself is reflected in my hobbies


    Teamwork and Communication - I was awarded the officiation of a football cup final due to my effective communication as a qualified referee, efficiently dealing with players and supporters throughout the match


    Time Management - I engaged in careful planning and prioritisation to ensure that children arrived punctually to activities while simultaneously organising and leading my own events This experience required me to balance multiple responsibilities effectively


    Creativity and Innovation - I have cultivated my creativity by developing innovative marketing campaigns as well as creating pitching new product and service ideas in my studies

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fine Dining Waitstaff

Bar Patron
12.2024 - 04.2025

Camp Counsellor and Unit Leader

Camp Burgess and Hayward
12.2023 - 05.2025

Retail Assistant

Constellation Recruitment
10.2023 - 06.2024

Event Steward

Cardiff International Arena
10.2022 - 06.2024

Bar Worker

Arc Hospitality
10.2022 - 05.2023

Camp Counsellor and Unit Leader

Camp Burgess and Hayward
06.2022 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Marketing)

Cardiff University
09.2021 - 06.2024

Experience

Lloyds Banking Group
02.2020 - 02.2020

Server

The Kings Arms Brasserie
12.2019 - 04.2023

A Levels -

Cleeve School
09.2019 - 06.2021

Football Referee

Gloucestershire FA
10.2018 - 03.2020

GCSE Grades -

Cleeve School
09.2014 - 06.2019
William Mason