James Jeffery is a recent graduate seeking a career as an editor. He has a BA in Creative Writing from Edge Hill University and relevant work experience including roles as a grocery store employee, university student guide, and hotel waiter. His skills include writing, meeting deadlines, Microsoft Office proficiency, and customer service. He maintains a blog and is involved in film production.

1. James Philip Jeffery
19 Pingle Croft
Clayton-le-Woods
Chorley
Lancashire PR6 7UL
Tel : 01772 629898
Mobile : 07818 628796
Email : jamesjeffery93@hotmail.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jeffery-11b356107
Personal Profile
I am a recent graduate (2015) with a professional long term goal of becoming an editor. I
have excellent academic achievements which I am determined to advance into an
experienced writing career. I am able to meet tight deadlines and deliver on schedule. I
have many years of experience using Microsoft Office to produce my work, whether in the
form of word documents or presentations.
Employment
2014 – on going GroceryColleague – Asda Superstore
Responsibilities: • Helping customers with enquiries and assisting them with
reaching high goods or carrying heavy items
• Taking accurate stock counts using hand held scanners
• Moving stock from warehouse to shop floor using cage systems
and pump truck
• Providing an informed, polite customer service and presenting
high standards of personal cleanliness
• Responsibly following all health and safety legislation
• Excellent timekeeping and flexibility in order to meet the demands
of the store
2013 - 2014 Student Guide – Edge Hill University
Responsibilities: • Ad hoc student guide and admin worker prior to and during open
days
• Showing prospective students and their parents around the
campus and providing information in an accurate, honest and
open manner.
• Providing admin support to the admissions team
2010 - 2012 Waiter – The Pines Hotel
Responsibilities: • Providing silver service waiting on at weddings and large, formal
functions
• Ensuring that tables were set correctly, that cutlery and glassware
was polished to the highest standards
• Attending to guests throughout the function with a polite yet
confident deference
• Clearing away quickly and efficiently in order that all courses were
delivered to the tables promptly and without spillages
• Following the highest food hygiene regulations
Voluntary Work
2009 - 2010 Group Leader – Salmesbury/Leyland Playscheme
Responsibilities: • Working for two summers with children aged 8 - 11
• Engaging children in creative and sporting activities
• Cleaning after and preparing for creative and sports activities
• Supervising and escorting the children to external activities
• Having an awareness of safeguarding and reporting of issues

2. Education and Training
2015 Edge Hill University
Achievements Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Creative Writing 2:1
2012 Cardinal Newman College
Achievements A Levels in English Literature, Modern History, Media Studies,
Psychology and General Studies
2010 Holy Cross Catholic High School
Achievements GCSE (A* - C) in Mathematics, English, English Literature, History,
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Religious Studies, German, History,
Food and Nutrition
Other Interests
 Running a blog on which I post reviews, articles and pieces of creative work that I
have written
 Writing, producing and acting in short films
References
Available upon request.