CV


Emma Allen


39 School Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, WV10 8HY
PHONE 07500933768 • E-MAIL emmajaneallen@live.co.uk




Key Qualities and Personal Attributes
Having had a good educational background, I would like to expand and build my knowledge, learn new skills, enabling me to do more and gain experience in this field.

I am an extremely hardworking and enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to excel. I am friendly towards people, and enjoy making new friends and meeting new people. I am very outgoing, and a fun loving individual, and have a very positive and flexible working attitude.

I can work well in a team, as well as working as a individual, and also enjoy participating in discussions and sharing my opinions where appropriate. My attendance and punctuality is of good standard.

I am extremely computer literate and can utilise all major Microsoft programmes, and have a high level of numeric and literacy skills. I feel this enables me to be efficient at managing my workload, time management, and meeting deadline’s. I am a quick learner, which enables me to complete tasks effectively.
Past Employment
Senior Sale Associate and Gift Specialist at Selfridges &Co.
( Paperchase Concession )
November 2011 - present
Within this role I am required to deal with customers, suppliers and management to ensure the smooth running of the department.
I am frequently required to take on a managerial role as my organisational and communication skills have been proven to be highly admirable. I have excelled expectations since working here and have been rewarded with two promotions in the short time I have been with this company.

Progression Mentor – Waverley School
September 2011 – present
Having been chosen from a high standard of applicants, I was delighted to be selected and to carry out this rewarding and highly responsible job as mentor to students aged 15-16 at the above school, who have been identified as problematic.
This can be both a challenging and rewarding role, and within the last few months the students under my mentorship are now achieving their goals, and have better expectations for the future.

Costa Coffee
November 2010 – January 2011
I successfully gained employment at Costa Coffee over the busiest time of the year, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I conducted myself in professional and courteous manor offering a service to the public in a high footfall environment. 

Work Experience
Office Assistant – Goodrich Actuation Systems
February 2011 and November 2011
I have been fortunate to obtain two weeks experience working for a large corporate company. This I found to be extremely valuable and I have gained a wide amount of experience and knowledge in an office environment. 
I dealt with customers on a daily basis, attended meetings and general office duties, with deadlines and targets to be met.
Interests
I have a passionate interest in Journalism and Photography, and spend a lot of my spare time enjoying and experiencing these activities.
I enjoy socialising and eating out, experiencing different dishes from all across the globe.


References

Selfridges & Co,


Waverley School, Small Heath, Birmingham

Education and Qualifications attained.
2002 – 2007            Our Lady and St Chad’s Sports College
GCSE’s                      

13 A*- C (including English, Maths, Further Maths and Science)


2008 – 2010      City of Wolverhampton College   

National Diploma in Media & Communiction
Triple Distinction
2010 – Present  Birmingham City University
BA (hons) Media & Communications ( Journalism )