Benjamin Barclay
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About
Performed as an extra for numerous tv series, films and commercials. Maintained confidentiality on set by adhering to non-disclosure practices. Worked and travelled to various sites across the UK day and night.
Experience
Supporting Artist - Casting Collective - UK
(2025-12)
- Performed as an extra for numerous tv series, films and commercials.
- Maintained confidentiality on set by adhering to non-disclosure practices.
- Worked and travelled to various sites across the UK day and night.
Hospitality staff - Host Staffing and At Your Service - London
(2025-04)
- Adapted to new situations, environments and teams on a regular basis in often fast paced environments.
- Provided high end customer service in numerous settings from corporate offices to museums to super yachts to create memorable guest experiences
- Handled a variety of tasks and situations based on their significance.
- Liaised with multiple departments, mainly the kitchen, within establishments to achieve best guest satisfaction.
Trainee - Off Piste Ski Course - Whistler, Canada
(2025-02 - 2025-03)
Attended a 6-week training course in British Columbia focusing on honing skiing skills and techniques in off piste terrain as well as completing Avalanche Skills Training as part of a nationally standardized curriculum delivered by Avalanche Canada.
Special Constable - City of London Police - London
(2024-08)
Volunteer police officer with the same powers and uniform as a full-time colleague. As a result the job role was more or less replicate of what I did during my time as a Police and Special Constable in the Metropolitan Police, except more emphasis on economic crime and fraud. Currently I am a Level 2 public order trained officer which is a role that relies strongly upon communication, organisational, teamwork and conflict management skills.
Agency Concession Sales Associate - Four Seasons, Harrods - London
(2024-07 - 2025-07)
- Identified opportunities for selling items appropriate to the customer's needs.
- Maintained the store's appearance by stocking shelves and keeping it clean.
- Resolve customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
Volunteer - OSA Conservation - OSA Peninsula, Costa Rica
(2024-05 - 2024-05)
I took another opportunity to volunteer at OSA conservation which is an administrative area managed by SINAC for the purposes of conservation in Costa Rica, on the southern Pacific coast region. It contains two National Parks, and numerous Wildlife refuges and other types of nature reserve. My role as a volunteer encompassed numerous tasks including but not limited to checking camera traps, tagging wildlife images with the correct species, tree gathering, turtle hatchery construction and monitoring bat boxes.
Ski Instructor Course Trainee - CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance) - Banff, Canada
(2024-01 - 2024-03)
Participated in an 11-week ski instructor training course in Alberta, Canada where I successfully completed my Level 1 and 2 certifications. The training was delivered by CSIA which is an internationally recognised body.
Volunteer - Nakavango Conservation - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
(2023-09 - 2023-10)
I took the opportunity to volunteer at Nakavango Conservation Programme which is an effort committed to making a difference through the integration of conservation, education and community. Some of my tasks involved clearing roads, repairing fences of the preserve, picking fruit and vegetables from the local farm, assisting with building a nearby school and destroying poisonous vegetation.
Police Constable - Metropolitan Police Service - London
(2021-10 - 2023-07)
- Patrolled on foot and in vehicles, deterring crime and apprehending suspects
- Developed and maintained relationships with members of the public, resulting in increased public confidence in the police
- Conducted thorough investigations and gathered evidence, resulting in successful prosecutions
- Provided first aid to victims of crime, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Resolved disputes and mediated between conflicting parties, preventing escalation of violence
- Undertook searches of suspects and their premises, leading to the discovery of incriminating evidence
- Helping vulnerable people, mainly children, through liaising with partner organisations such as social services and schools
- Presented evidence in court.
Special Constable - Metropolitan Police Service - London
(2020-01 - 2021-10)
Volunteer police officer with the same powers and uniform as a full-time colleague. As a result the job role was as above.
Purchasing Cellar/Stores Coordinator, Switchboard Operator, Reservations Agent and Bell Boy - The Ritz London - London
(2015-09 - 2021-05)
- Operated hotel switchboard and other communication equipment
- Scheduled customer reservations for multiple services, ensuring availability for all customers
- Processed customer payments and refunds accurately and efficiently
- Utilized CRM systems to manage customer data, resulting in improved customer segmentation and targeting
- Explained company policies and procedures to customers, resulting in improved customer understanding and satisfaction
- Maintained relationships with internal departments and suppliers alike so that the wider organisation could function more effectively.
Education
Diploma - Professional Policing Practice - University of West London (2021-10 - 2023-07)
A Levels - Portland Place School (2012-09 - 2017-06)
GCSEs - Portland Place School (2012-09 - 2017-06)
Duke of Edinburgh Award - London (2017-05)