Winfred Twum
London
Summary
Active RICS-accredited Quantity Surveying student building strong capabilities in cost planning, measurement, and commercial awareness. Delivered a 15% reduction in return losses, enhancing sales protection, and gained practical risk management experience through CITB certification and stadium crowd operations. Actively pursuing individual CPD in contracts, valuation, and property with fundamental understanding in Excel and AutoCAD. Developing a strong interest in real estate and property to complement my QS career ambitions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Becoming a Chartered Surveyor Surveying Work Experience
RICS
Online
2025.08 - 2025.08
- Completed online modules in building surveying, corporate real estate, rural surveying, and facilities management.
- Reviewed building defects, prepared cost advice, and assessed property valuations through scenario-based tasks.
- Engaged with interactive case studies on residential, rural, and commercial properties to understand professional advisory roles.
- Acquired insights into career progression routes, RICS APC process, and importance of chartered status.
Real Estate Work Experience
JLL
Online
2025.08 - 2025.08
- Completed interactive case studies on investment strategies and demand forecasting.
- Acquired expertise in sustainability and ESG's impact on real estate projects.
- Investigated property management practices, optimising leases and tenant relationships.
Sales & Sustainability Assistant
IKEA
Croydon
2022.11 - 2025.09
- Increased sales by 25% through improved product displays and effective customer communication.
- Enhanced client engagement to cultivate stronger relationships.
- Implemented colour-coded labelling system, cutting return costs by 15% each year.
- Developed skills in inventory and resource management for operational efficiency.
Stadium Steward
CRYSTAL PALACE F.C
Croydon
2022.02 - 2023.05
- Managed large crowds exceeding 10,000, honing problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in high-pressure settings.
- Cultivated strong teamwork and communication skills.
Education
Bsc. - Quantity Surveying
London South Bank University
2023.09 -
A-Levels - Art & Design, Psychology, Business
Harris Invictus Academy Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language
Harris Invictus Academy Secondary School
2016.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Cost & Measurement: Applied NRM rules, cost planning, and CPD learning (RICS, CIOB, ICE)
- Commercial Awareness: Protected Sales, cutting return losses by 15%
- Risk & Safety: CITB-certified, managed 10k crowds at Arenas and Stadiums
- Problem-Solving: Dealt with high-pressure issues quickly and effectively
- Tech Skills: Fundamental Excel understanding, AutoCAD exposure
- Cross-Sector Knowledge: Experience across surveying fields via RICS & JLL
- Creative Thinking: Art & Design trained eye for detail and data presentation
Websites
Certification
- CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test for Operatives and Specialists, 01/01/25
- CIOB Academy Mental Health in Construction, Certificate of Achievement – Awareness of mental health issues and their impact on the industry, strategies for support and prevention.
- CITB Temporary Works General Awareness, eCourse
- CSCS Card
- Traffic Marshal / Banksman Training, CPD Certified, Online
- CIOB Academy JCT Contracts, E-Learning, 01/01/25
- RICS Academy UK&I Target Cost Suite of JCT Contracts, Webinar, 01/01/25
- ICE eLearning Principles of Construction Contracts
- RICS Academy MEA Financing Major Construction and Real Estate Developments in the GCC, Webinar
- RICS Academy Quantity Surveying Technical Competency Toolkit, E-Learning
- RICS Academy Residential Real Estate Technical Competency Toolkit, E-Learning
- UDEMY AutoCAD Complete Course, E-Learning
Timeline
Becoming a Chartered Surveyor Surveying Work Experience
RICS
2025.08 - 2025.08
Real Estate Work Experience
JLL
2025.08 - 2025.08
Bsc. - Quantity Surveying
London South Bank University
2023.09 -
Sales & Sustainability Assistant
IKEA
2022.11 - 2025.09
Stadium Steward
CRYSTAL PALACE F.C
2022.02 - 2023.05
A-Levels - Art & Design, Psychology, Business
Harris Invictus Academy Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language
Harris Invictus Academy Secondary School
2016.01 - 2021.01