Samuel Snelling

I am a recent master's graduate from Royal Holloway and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Currently on a break while I'm building my career, I am seeking a part-time role that will support me while allowing me to pursue my interests and develop new skills. My academic background has taught me perseverance, research skills, and adaptability, while my previous roles have built strong communication and customer service skills.

I have worked at Cotswold Outdoor and Mountain Warehouse, where I gained experience in retail sales, product knowledge, and customer engagement. Beyond work, I enjoy outdoor sports, technology, computers and creative outlets. I also highly value conversation and building relationships, which, combined with my previous retail experience will allow me to engage effectively with customers and colleagues.

I am motivated to work in a role that supports both my personal growth and interests.

Ski boot and ski fitter - Snow & Rock - Chertsey

(2025-01)

Event Coordinator - Gloucester Conservation Group

(2025-01)

• Managing stock levels and reorganising extra stock where needed
• Conflict management, addressing customer concerns in a calm and professional manner
• Confirming and processing sales, and account reconciliation at the end of the day
• Calendaring events, managing social media and websites. Posting and managing events
• Connecting with volunteers, to build relationships and answer questions

Retail Sales Assistant - Mountain Warehouse - Covent Garden / Richmond

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Managing stock levels and reorganising extra stock where needed
• Conflict management, addressing customer concerns in a calm and professional manner
• Confirming and processing sales, and account reconciliation at the end of the day

Retail Sales Assistant - Cotswold Outdoor - Kingston

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Applying specialist knowledge in Hiking, climbing and skiing equipment to best inform a customers purchase for their specific needs
• Fitting equipment to exact specifications of the person
• Processing sales and refunds and system management

Science Educator - Natural History Museum

(2019-01)

• Curating specimens like skulls, rocks and fossils
• Creating informed scientific dialogue and teaching the public about a specimen
• Careful handling and attention to detail when using fragile specimens
• Increasing public awareness and interest in the natural world

President of the Environmental Hazard and Geographical Society - Kingston University

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Connecting students throughout the department
• Leading a committee and delegating and conducting tasks such as running social media accounts, designing posters and advertisement
• Organising events such as movie nights and lectures
• Calendaring events, managing social media and websites. Posting and managing events
• Connecting with volunteers, to build relationships and answer questions

Master of Science - Global health: Biodiversity, Sustainability and Food Security - Royal Holloway University, Royal Botanic Kew (2024-01 - 2025-12)

Bachelor of Science with Honours - Environmental Science, Hazard and Disaster Management - Kingston University (2018-01 - 2023-12)