Jevon Parris
Year 11 Student at St Peter's Collegiate Academy
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About
I am a motivated and hardworking Year 11 student at St Peter's Collegiate Academy who has recently completed my GCSEs and is looking for work experience and employment opportunities over the summer holidays. I am interested in gaining experience in retail and customer service environments, including brands such as Nike, JD, Canada Goose, Ralph Lauren, and Size. I bring a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Experience
Work Experience Placement at BakerHicks (2025-06-23 – 2025-06-27)
- Completed a week-long engineering work experience placement exploring architecture, civil/structural engineering, and mechanical/electrical engineering.
- Worked through a project-based design pack to develop an office building concept, including site plans, elevations, sections, and 3D design drawings.
- Developed understanding of structural concepts, calculations, beam design, and column design.
- Gained insight into mechanical/electrical engineering through lighting design and building power systems.
- Received mentoring from architects and engineers and learned about professional engineering projects, including high voltage and process engineering departments.
Experience Camp – Spain Participant at Elite Basketball (2025-02 – 2025-02)
Selected for a prestigious international basketball camp focused on elite training, teamwork, and leadership.
- Competed against Spanish youth teams, enhancing resilience, adaptability, and cross-cultural teamwork.
- Participated in leadership development sessions and strength and conditioning programmes.
- Gained valuable experience in communication, goal setting, and working under pressure.
Family Caregiver Home Responsibilities at Family (Present)
- Support younger siblings with daily routines, helping develop strong time management and leadership skills.
- Assist with household tasks, demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, and reliability.
Basketball Team Player – Top Scorer at School & Community (Present)
Active member of school and community basketball teams.
- Developed discipline, commitment, and leadership through sports.
- Consistently recognised as a top performer, demonstrating goal orientation and teamwork.
Education
GCSE in English, Maths, Science, Geography, Design & Technology, Business Studies, French – St Peter's Collegiate Academy (2024 – 2025)