Lee Gavin Collings
Address: 61 Orchard Way D.O.B: 23. 01. 72
(Correspondence) Camberley,
Surrey,
GU15 2TF. Marital Status: Single.
e-mail: [email protected] Sex: Male.
HomePage: http://www.fortunecity.com/wembley/highbury/9/index.html
Telephone: 01426 ~ 227709. Nationality: British.
(Message pager)

Education & Qualifications:

1996 ~ 1997 University of Exeter, Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, EX64TJ.MA. International Politics ~ Result pending.
1993 ~ 1996 University of Plymouth, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA. B.Sc. in Political Science ~ 2:1 awarded.
1992 ~ 1993 Surrey Adult Education Centre, Camberley, Surrey. Advanced Level: Business Studies C.
1989 ~ 1991 Guildford College of Technology, Guildford, Surrey. BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance. Passed: Media Studies (A) Merit, Business Law Merit, Media Studies (B) Merit.
1988 ~ 1989 Brooklands Technical College, Weybridge, Surrey. BTEC First Diploma in Business and Finance. Passed: Numeracy Merit, Working in Organisations Merit, Information Processing Merit, Advertising and Marketing Distinction.
1984 ~ 1988 France Hill Secondary School, Camberley, Surrey. GCSE: Sociology C English C Mathematics C History C Drama C

Work Experience:

1996 ~ 1997 University Guild of Students Second Hand Bookstore. Booksales, involved handling cash sales and redeeming money.(Term)
1996 University of Plymouth ~ Accommodation Department.Administrative Assistant (Vacation). Retreival of Student details from AccessDatabase to give progress reports over the telephone.
1994 ~ 1996 University of Plymouth ~ Recreation Services. Fitness Supervisor, responsible for general supervision, giving equipment inductions , and also machine maintenance.
1995 & 1996 University of Plymouth ~ Conference Department. Lettings (Vacation)Assistant.(Involved organizing all conference equipment and residential requirements. Needed excellent organization and communication skills and adaptability.
1991 Bourne Publicity LTD, Woking, Surrey. Six weeks work experience. Responsible for writing a report on previous years sales figures to discern product performance.
1989 Cornhill Insurance PLC, Guildford, Surrey. Four weeks' work experience. Data input and updating client details. This required telephoning clients to confirm personal and policy details.

Positions of Responsibility:

1996 ~ 1997 Student Representative for MA. International Relations. This post was won via election. I act as a conduit through which students can have their views represented, equally, I relay any decisions taken by either the student or academic body.
1994 ~ 1995 University of Plymouth ~ Senior Resident in Gilwell Hall of Residence. I was responsible for the welfare of 32 students. Duties included writing reports on accidents or any unusual incidents. As part of a team I came up against many unusual situations such as a hoax bomb scare. During such incidences I needed excellent communication and team working skills and initiative.
1995 ~ 1996 'Nightline' Listening and Information Service. Volunteer. Received telephone and face-to-face calls regarding problems ranging from money or academic problems. Required to be able to listen and assimilate and understand wide range of information to seek out possible solutions.
1987 ~ 1988 Manager of 5th Form Coffee Bar. Re-ordered stock, 'cashed -up'.Required good numerical skills. Gave me a basic understanding of the diversity of experience needed within the business arena.

Extra Curricular Activities:

I like sport and captain a 5-a-side football team (Olympico). I also attend the Gym twice a week, play badminton once a week, and am also a keen squash player. I find yoga is excellent for relaxation and go at least once per week. I also enjoy music and going to the cinema, once or twice per month.

Skills:

Basic French (I am at present taking a course as prelude to GCSE then A-level French). Basic Typing (RSA 1). Basic computer literacy; Microsoft: Word, Excel and Access. Bids and FirstSearch (Database) and Netscape. Driving License. Emergency Aid Certificate. Attended a CRAC 'Insight Into Management course (July 1997).

and finally....

The information cited above demonstrates that I am an excellent communicator who relates well to people. I can work well both in a team and individually. I am adaptable and welcome responsibility, as-well-as being a person who thrives on variety.

References:

Employment: Academic:
Ms N Lobb, Mr. A Lee,
Assistant Conference Manager, Head of Politics,
Conference Department, Politics Department,
University of Plymouth, University of Plymouth,
Issac Foot Building, Portland Villa,
Drakes Circus, Drakes Circus,
Plymouth PL4 8AA. Plymouth PL4 8AA