1. Shawn Harris 1
Shawn Kelly Harris
4 Hanstone Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1WX
Email: shawnharris99@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07392 330109
PERSONAL PROFILE
An enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and time management skills. Computer literate
with the ability to pick up new programs quickly and efficiently. Well organised to ensure that all tasks are carried out to a
high standard whilst meeting deadlines.
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
April 2015 - Present Barman, the Royal Agricultural University
Responsible for looking after the bar operations during opening times,
including organising events such as weddings, conferences and dinners,
cash handling and supervising staff.
July 2011 – May 2015 Commercial Operations Assistant, the Royal Agricultural University
This varied role involved working in Starbucks coffee bar, waiting at events
and functions, including weddings and graduations, and general domestic
duties such as washing up.
June 2009 – October 2014 Domestic Assistant, Hoburne Cotswold
A part time role servicing holiday chalets. This role included the
responsibility of handling and storing hazardous chemicals in compliance
with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
WORK EXPERIENCE
February – April 2012 Watermoor Church of England Primary School, Cirencester
Part time Teaching Assistant
EDUCATION
2011 – 2013 Cirencester College
AS Level – English Language (D)
AS Level – Psychology (D)
AS Level – Applied Science (D)
AS Level – General Studies (D)
A Level – Applied Science (E)
A Level – English Language (E)
A Level – Psychology (E)
2011 – 2012 Cirencester College
NOCN – Pre-teaching
2005-2010 Deer Park School, Cirencester
GCSEs:
Mathematics (B) Biology (B) Chemistry (B) Physics (B) English Language (C)
English Literature (C) French (C) Drama (D) Religious Philosophy (D)
Level 2 Award In Digital Applications (Merit)
Level 1 Award In Sports Leadership (Pass)
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EXTRA CURRICULAR QUALIFICATIONS
2016 Dealing With Difficult People – Training Course
2012 FA Learning – Safeguarding Children Workshop
SKILLS PROFILE
COMPUTER LITERATE
Experience building and maintaining my own website as part of my school studies.
Experience editing videos and images using Photoshop and Sony Vegas Pro for publishing on Youtube.
Practical experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Work and Outlook both in the workplace and also during
my studies at school and college.
COMMUNICATION
Strong communication skills developed through my current role with the Royal Agricultural University, working in a
customer facing environment, dealing with difficult customers and managing a team of staff.
Communication skills developed through my role as a part time Teaching Assistant working with primary school
children.
ORGANISATION & TIME MANAGEMENT
Organisation skills developed through my current role at the Royal Agricultural University scheduling orders and
deliveries.
Managing and prioritizing my college studies, alongside working at Hoburne Cotswold and the Royal Agricultural
University, whilst maintaining an active role in my local football team meant I had to plan my time effectively to
ensure I could fit my hobby around my education and work.
TEAM WORKING
Experience working as part of the Royal Agricultural University bar team. We are a small team, therefore it is
incredibly important that everyone can work efficiently together to best utilise our resources.
I played an active role on the team of my local football club. It was vital we worked together to develop and agree
upon the plans and strategies that contributed our to successes.
SELF MOTIVATION & ENTHUSIASM
Enthusiastic about sports, playing an active role in my school cricket team and rugby team as well as being heavily
involved in athletics.
BUSINESS AWARENESS
Playing an active role in a small team within the Royal Agricultural University bar has given me the opportunity to
see the daily ins and outs of the business. I have had the opportunity to work closely with various departments,
including HR developing staff rotas’ and finance managing cash flow. I am also responsible for ensuring we are
complying with the relevant laws and legislations including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
(COSHH) Regulations and Hygiene and Food Safety Regulations.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Working antisocial hours as part of the Royal Agricultural University bar team means that when things go wrong,
often there is no support team to fall back on. Therefore, it often falls upon me to solve any problems efficiently.
This has helped me develop my lateral thinking abilities.
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