1. Curriculum Vitae
David McConnell
5 Pollards Drive
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6UE
Telephone Number: 07818701512
Email Address: davidjamesmcconnell@hotmail.co.uk
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A recent graduate from University, graduating with a 2:1 in English Language and
Drama (BA HONS) my degree demonstrates my skills in communication both verbally
and written. Through my success in my degree and my achievements in varied types
of assignments, I demonstrate that I am a capable, confident individual who works
successfully and efficiently towards meeting deadlines and successfully completing
projects. My degree also helps demonstrate how well I work as part of team and both
individually as my course has a massive element of group work which I have excelled
in. I have also excelled in working individually as well as being part of, and leading a
team effectively. Asides from all the skills and qualities my degree has given me and
shown that I can offer, my hobbies and activities outside of academia demonstrate
that I am a passionate, driven individual with confidence in working alongside and
with people. Through my work in business and in theatre companies I demonstrate
just how capable I am at fitting into a group of people and working efficiently within
that role. I am also a person used to responsibility which is proven through my role as
Head Boy and peer mentor in school as well as with the handling of sensitive and
confidential information in the work place. I am confident that these skills are
indispensable and shows me to be employable and valuable to any company.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Bar Associate, The Stanley Jefferson, JD Wetherspoons
September 2015-April 2016
• Customer Service Skills
• Till operation and handling money
• Being responsible for both opens and closes
• Working under pressure in a busy, stressful environment
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Sales Assistant, The Village Pharmacy June 2010-August 2015
• Responsible for handling finances
• Customer services
• Working with a varied clientele
• Stockroom management
• Responsible for orders and stock control
• Managing personal and private information with sensitivity
• Regulation of controlled substances

2. Promotional team member, Newcastle University Theatre Society.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
July 2014-August 2014
• Public relations
• Strong work ethic
• Dedication
• Perseverance
• Working in varied and often challenging environments
• Analytical skills and interpretive skills
Voluntary work
Bishop Auckland Youth Theatre 2010-2013
• Creativity
• Having various roles in the production of a successful project
• Leadership skills
• Time Management
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Edge Hill University: 2:1 Bachelor of Arts with Honours
BA (HONS) Drama and English Language (2012-2015)
I believe my degree demonstrates that I have a high number of transferable and valuable
skills to the work place. For example.
• My highest grades throughout my university career have been on projects and
presentations in which I had to confidently present and create an idea. Through this, I
show how capable I am at presentation as well as working amongst groups of people
to successfully create an effective project
• Being enrolled on a joint honours course often meant a large number of deadlines
which clashed and all occurred within a short space of time. My ability to meet these
deadlines on time and achieve such results, demonstrates how I can efficiently
balance an extensive and large work load.
• Graduating in Drama and English Language also shows my communication skills
both verbal and written as a combination of the two required a high skill in both
manner of communication.
• Time management and excellent attendance demonstrating my dedication and
reliability
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (2010-2012)
A level qualifications:
English Language (B)
History (C)
Drama and Theatre Studies (A)
Citizenship (C)
Bishop Barrington School (2005-2010)
Head Boy (2010)
Peer Mentor Training (2009)
GCSE: English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science, History, RE, PSHE, Food
technology
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3. BTEC: ICT Technology
CORE SKILLS
• Creativity
• Presentational skills
• Ability to talk to a variety of clientele
• Confidence
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork skills
• Organisational skills
• Punctuality
• Management skills
• Responsibility
• IT Skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer
INTERESTS
• Travel
• Writing
• Theatre
• Performance
• Music
• Reading
• Cooking
• Cycling
• Debating
• Dining
• Poetry
References available on request