Seb Elson

I am a Chemistry graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University. I like to think of myself as a confident and sociable individual who can adapt and find a way at pushing through adversities that may arise with logic, wit, and optimism.

Senior Sales Advisor for Richer Sounds (April 2024 – present)

This job requires a myriad of multitasking, balancing phones, emails and in person customers with home visits and tailored experiences, which requires me to be quick on my feet, adaptable and good at time management. Furthermore, we have large quantities of IT-based work which has allowed me to hone in my computer skills with both Excel and in-house software.

Regional Ambassador for LG Home Entertainment (May 2023-April 2024)

During my time in this role, I was tasked to train and inform stores within the Eastern region about LG products. During this period, I focused on having a relationship driven direction, taking time to get to learn both the stores and the individuals within them. This allowed me to turn previously underperforming stores into ones that were able to thrive for LG.

Responsibilities and Skills

-Multitasking

-Communication

-Adaptability

-Knowledge retention

Brand Ambassador for Samsung via CPM (May 2022-March 2023)

Here I was tasked to increase the share of business for Samsung in John Lewis for Norwich, which had a reputation for being a difficult store. During my time, I decided to approach it from a different angle, building relationships and trust to find out how to turn it around. In 14 weeks, I managed to get the share of business from 4% up to 34%.

Responsibilities and skills

-Critical thinking

-Relationship management

-Customer satisfaction

Barman at the Orchard Gardens (November 2021-May 2022)

To get back into work after the pandemic, I decided to start a job as a bartender once more. Due to the pandemic, I had to learn to balance the tasks I needed to complete alongside giving an uplifting and entertaining visit whilst working independently.

Responsibilities and skills

-Independence

-Leadership

-Resilience

Barman at The Lighthouse Inn (July-September 2018)

Over the summer of 2018, I wanted to further my skills in a different field. I had to take food orders, be fast to adapt to new environments and deal with lots of customers whilst remaining levelheaded.

Responsibilities and skills

-Teamwork

-Independence

-Intuitive thinking

-Charismatic communication

Calendar Club/Halloween HQ retail outlet (September 2015 to January 2016 and September 2016 to January 2017)

Weekend and holiday work.

Volunteer at the Benjamin Foundation as a Young Commissioner (November 2013 to May 2016)

As a Young Commissioner, I had to work on a team and decide what youth-based individuals or groups deserved grants. This was a rewarding experience because of the lives I feel like I helped improve.

Responsibilities and skills

-Punctuality

-Teamwork

-Leadership

-Empathy

Manchester Metropolitan University (September 2017 - May 2020)

Graduate with a 2:2 in Chemistry.

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form (September 2015 - June 2017)

3 A levels: Chemistry (C), Physics (C), Maths (D)

Aylsham High School (September 2010 - June 2015)

12 GCSE's A-C including Maths and English.