This CV summarizes Ben Walmsley's qualifications and experience. He recently completed his GCSEs where he achieved a number of 4s and 5s, and a level 9 in graphic design. He is seeking an apprenticeship in digital media or accountancy. Ben has worked as a bar assistant for the last year at a local pub during Sunderland AFC home games, gaining experience in customer service. His key skills include problem solving, communication, initiative, meeting deadlines, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. References are available upon request and Ben is available most weekdays and weekends.

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Ben Walmsley
15 Field Square, Highfield Park, Sunderland, SR4 0DF
07455551999 • benwalmsleyvii@gmail.com
Personal statement
I am highly motivated and hardworkingindividual,who has justcompleted their GCSE qualifications,and I
achieved a number of 4 and 5 grades,but I was particularly pleased in graphic design coursewhere I achieved
a level 9. I am seeking an apprenticeship in digital media or accountancy,thatwill help enhance my skills
further and give me a clear career path with opportunities to progress as I gain experience, whilstalso
achievingfurther qualificationsin a specific area.
I am mechanically minded,with a methodical approach to working and an eagerness to learn and develop
personal skills in a practical setting.I am ableto complete tasks as an individual,butI can also work as partof a
team. I understand that some jobs arebetter completed as a solo projectwhere when working as partof a
team, people’s individual skillsand ideas areutilised to improve performance.
I have spent that lastyear working in a pub as a Bar Assistantwhen Sunderland AFC play their home games. I
have gained valuableexperience from this,where I have shown that politeness and social skills areimportant
when dealingwith customers. I have also learntthe importance of time-keeping and punctuality,but most
importantly I understand that hard work is rewarded and gives a good impression of an individual.
Key Skills
 Advanced problem solvingand numeracy skills
 Accomplished communication skills,both written and verbal,developed through GCSE coursework
and my role workingwith the public.
 Ability to take the initiativeand work well under pressure, ensuringstrictdeadlines aremet, as
successfully demonstrated duringboth work and school.Where unless I get glasses back to the bar
and clean the bar doesn’t run at its peak, at school I haveto ensure coursework is completed on time.
 Flexibility,whilstmaintainingenthusiasmand commitment to each project
 Proficiency in all areas of MicrosoftOffice,includingAccess,Excel,Word and PowerPoint
 Eagerness to take on responsibility and achieveshown by holdinga job whilst studyingfor GCSE’s at
age 15.
Education
Thornhill Business Academy
(2014 – 2019)
GCSEs:
 English Literature – 5
 English Language – 5

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 Maths – 5
 Science combined – 5/4
 Graphic Design – 9
 French – 5
 Religious Studies – 4
 Geography - 3
Work Experience
The Victory Club (Bar Assistant)
(Aug 2017 - May 2019)
Duties included:
 Collectingand washingglasses atthe bar
 Ensuringglasses areclean and returned to bar staff quickly
 Tidyingand preparingpub for crowds after the match
 Buildingrapportwith regular customers
 Gained knowledge of key health and safety standards

Hobbies & Interests
I am a huge music lover and enjoy savingmy wages to buy tickets to see livemusic. I also collectvinyl
records and enjoy visitingrecord shops and findingold and interestingVinyl. At home when I am relaxingI
will either be listeningto music or watchingTV. I enjoy watchingand discoveringnewseries on Netflix and
or watchingmusic-based documentaries.
I am also a bitof a foodie and enjoy going out for food with families and friends. Itis always excitingtrying
new places for the firsttime and I do enjoy lookingfor different places to try out. Spending time with
friends and family is very important to me and I value the time I get to spend with others.
References & Availability
References are availableon request.
With college I am available weekends as I am off and most weekdays which as follows: Monday,
Tuesday Evening, Wednesday, Friday Evening.