1. Kieran Ball
25 Knox Street, Marylebone, London, W1H1FS
Email: kieranballhome@hotmail.co.uk Phone number: 07515875690
'Kieran is the sort of young man who will drive himself relentlessly in the pursuit of excellence in
whatever field he is engaged in: he is amazingly organised and ambitious.'
 I am results oriented History undergraduate in my final year at the University of Exeter
in the process of applying for an MPhil at the University of Cambridge.
 Tenacious, ambitious, and driven. Form an early age I have always shown a willingness
to work hard, displayed entrepreneurial spirit, and demanded the highest levels of
performance from myself, and by the age of fourteen I was sweeping the floors in the
workshop of our family run business.
 My interpersonal skills, ability to work within a group environment, and my enthusiasm
have led me to pursue a career within the insurance market.
Education:
University of Exeter:
2012-2015 Predicted grade: 1:1 BA honours History
Key skills gained:
 Strong analytical skills from working independently, digesting a large volume of
secondary scholarship and applying this knowledge to create cogent and concise
arguments.
 Accomplished communication skills, both written and verbal, developed through
numerous presentations and essays.
 Time management skills maintaining a conscientious and hardworking mindset under
pressure.
2011-2012
Year playing rugby at national level
Work experience at Salix Stainless Steel LTD (Family owned business)
Wellington College:
2009-2011
AS level Latin: B
International Baccalaureate Total Score: 36
Felsted School:
2007-2009
11 GCSE’s A*-B, including 5A*s, 5As, 1B
Work Experience:
December 2014: Direct Commercial LTD
Shadowing the Managing Director Phil Cunningham and learning insights into insurance and
reinsurance broking and an opportunity to engage with the Lloyds market.
Additional information:
 Representative rugby for England under16, Ireland under18 and England
under18: performing in an environment of excellence and under pressure has taught
me the importance of dedication and nurtured strong leadership skills.
 Head of Army Combined Cadet Force: sharpened by organisational and problem
solving skills.
 Peer Mentor and 3rd form prefect: highlighted the value of nurturing trust and
building close, personable relationships.
 Debating and Public Speaking: has taught me strong communicative skills and the
ability to convey arguments under pressure.
 Computing skills: General IT skills, competency in Microsoft Word and Excel.