Independent Events Photographer & Salesman
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Photographing people and then selling prints and keyrings of the photos in a range of entertainment venues in UK cities as well as two months spent in Greece on the island of Zante where I operated the same service allowing me valuable sales experience. Exposed me to different functions from sales experience, sourcing products, managing workers, making financial decisions and keeping sales records (profit and turnover figures can be provided if requested). Gave me experience of account management which included establishing, building and growing relationships with venue managers and staff.
Also has given me insight into how venues such as Pubs, Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs operate. Shows strong evidence of initiative, the ability to take on responsibility and personal ambition.
Independent Events Photographer & Salesman - Independent - UK cities and Greece (Zante)
(2015-04)
Photographing people and then selling prints and keyrings of the photos in a range of entertainment venues in UK cities as well as two months spent in Greece on the island of Zante where I operated the same service allowing me valuable sales experience. Exposed me to different functions from sales experience, sourcing products, managing workers, making financial decisions and keeping sales records (profit and turnover figures can be provided if requested). Gave me experience of account management which included establishing, building and growing relationships with venue managers and staff.
Also has given me insight into how venues such as Pubs, Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs operate. Shows strong evidence of initiative, the ability to take on responsibility and personal ambition.
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Bachelor's degree - History - University of Southampton A Level - History A Level - Geography A Level - Sociology
AS Level - Economics
GCSE - Mathematics
GCSE - English Language
GCSE - English Literature
GCSE - History
