1. ALEX UK +44 784 558 6396
12 Beltring Road
Tunbridge Wells
BISHOP
alexbishop88@gmail.com Kent, England
TN4 9UA
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2010 - Sept 2011 OPEX FINANCIAL ANALYST INTERN
NIKE Inc - Worked in a centralised team of 3 managing operational expenses (OPEX) for
Hilversum, Netherlands Western Europe/Central Eastern Europe (WE/CEE)
- Main responsibility incorporated managing OPEX for centralised Legal/HR/
Finance (enabling functions) departments ($50m per annum)
- Communicating performance analysis of European Head Quarter functions to
department managers and directors
- Aiding centrally communicated WE/CEE OPEX strategic aims to territories
- Aiding the execution of WE/CEE FY12 budget process, ensuring all territories
were in line with OPEX strategy
- Improving processes in OPEX management, from headcount analysis to
improving actual vs budgets and forecasts analysis
- Training new staff on OPEX SAP related tasks
During this work placement I improved my soft skills, most importantly communication
and presentation skills, as well as gained the experience of working in a professional
environment with high devotion to work ethics.
June- Sept 2009 DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT
Fonterra - Worked in a team of six to ensure delivery of dairy produce and calving
Tokoroa, New Zealand - Responsible for supervising the production of dairy products, ensuring that all
products achieved top quality standards and that all health and safety regulations
were adhered to by staff
2007 ASSISTANT TENNIS COACH
TWLTC - Worked in team of 6 coaches
Kent, UK - Part time over the weekends and full time over holiday periods
- Main responsibilities were setting up and coaching private/group lessons
- Acquired PTR qualification and improved communication skills
2005 - 2007 SALES ASSISTANT
Footlocker Inc - Worked in a team of 8-12
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK - General sales assistant’s responsibilities, plus additional end of day paperwork
and cash counting
- Took on managerial responsibilities when required
Other roles
The most prolific roles are stated above, however other employment history also includes
bar work, administration at FedEx (UK), Drum Teacher (UK), Sales Optus (AUS), Vineyard
Farming (NZ – Hawkes Bay Region) and numerous factory work from the age of 15 to 20.

2. EDUCATION
BA(HONS) ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Professionally recognised and accredited by professional accountancy bodies
Upper Second Class Honours 2012 (Predicted) GPA Conversion (Best Guess) 3.6
Final Year Modules:
Financial Reporting Theory & Practise
Finance & Risk Management
Taxation
Auditing
Management Accounting
Business Project (Implementation of ERP Systems)
EXTRA CURRICULAR
QUALIFICATIONS
- Holder of a tennis coaching qualification (PTR)
- Royal Yacht Association (RYA) Level 4, aiming for RYA Day Skipper License.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- Merit Based Scholarship at The University of Brighton.
BUSINESS
- Aided family business in numerous basic business activities.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
COMPUTER AND IT LITERATE
- SAP (Intermediate)
- Microsoft Office Packages including:
- MS Word (Advanced)
- MS Excel (Intermediate)
- MS PowerPoint (Advanced)
INTERESTS
- Reader of the financial press and The Economist
- Travel - ASIA/AUS/NZ/USA/EURO
- Drummer - Member of numerous bands and part time teacher
REFERENCES
REFEREE 1
Koen Wijn (Fin. Planning & Analysis Manager France)
Nike EHQ, Colosseum 1, Hilversum, Netherlands
FR +33 635 215 680
koen.wijn@nike.com
REFEREE 2
Alan Davies (Managing Director)
Bank Of America Merrill Lynch, 2 King Edward Street, London, EC1A 1HQ
alan.davies@baml.com