1. Michael Calverley
Address: Crofton, London Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9HJ
Telephone: 07725780338
E-mail: michaeljcalverley01@gmail.com
Education
The University of Reading 2010-2013
Degree: Economics and Geography (BSc) 2:1 (Hons)
Mayflower High School 2003-2010
A-Level: Business (A), Geography (B) and Mathematics (C)
As-level: Economics (A)
11 GCSEs grade A*-C, including: Mathematics (A), English Literature (A), Chemistry (A),
Physics (A) and Geography (A*)
Experience
Ground Control Ltd: Business Development Coordinator: September 2014 – To Date
• Identifying, creating and acting upon the opportunity to expand operations - produced and implemented
business development strategy.
• Increased operations within the targeted renewable energy sector.
• Established a relationship with a major luxury residential development client - lead to inflow of tenders
valued in excess of £500,000.00.
• Produce presentations for Directors.
• Produce, analyse and present monthly estimator figures.
Travelled: February – August 2014
• Visited; South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, whilst undertaking casual work.
Ground Control Ltd: Graduate Project Manager: July 2013 – February 2014
• Supported a major client (Western Power Distribution) during a business takeover.
• Distributed tasks to specific individuals and departments.
• Managed and organised tasks carried out by subcontracted teams to tight deadlines and high standards.
• Audited previously completed tasks and assisted in the employment and training of subcontractors.
Amstrad Plc: (Work Experience/Placement)
• Covered multiple business areas, including; finance, strategy, management, design and sales.
2. Skills
• Excellent communication and client contact skills - proven track record of developing and maintaining
client relationships.
• Effective in use of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Exceptional level of written communication.
• Experienced and confident at collecting, presenting and analysing figures/data.
• Strong numerically and also creatively.
• Well organised, preform under pressure and quick to embrace and adapt to change.
• Proven to be successful when working in a team and additionally at prioritising and managing multiple
tasks.
Personal Achievements and Extra-Curricular Activities
• University of Reading & Mayflower High School FC: Represented both University and High School
football team.
• Golf: Handicap 15.
• University of Reading Economics Society: Regularly meeting to engage in debate and additionally
discuss and evaluate relevant economic policy as well as current economic affairs.
• Sports Leadership Qualification: Step into Sport Leadership and Coaching qualification.
• London Half Marathon: Completed whilst raising money for ‘Help for Heroes’ and ‘Cancer Research’.
• Essex Tennis: County Representative.
• Qualified Scuba Diver: Advanced PADI level.