Uzma Islam

I am a highly motivated and determined individual with great communication etiquette that helps me understand and respect others. My good time management skill means that I am flexible in the workplace and my listening and cooperation skills allows me to work effectively and respectfully with diverse people or teams. I have developed skills from working on a Social Action project at university, these include communication, teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. social justice, and data-driven policy.

I am a motivated criminology graduate with strong analytic and research skills, with a focus on criminal behaviour, justice and data driven policy. Currently undertaking an MSc in Criminal Justice, developing advanced knowledge of the criminal justice system and crime prevention. Through postgraduate study, I am building strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills, I have experience producing structured academic reports and applying criminological theory to real world challenges such as reoffending, policing.

My studies have strengthened my understanding of professional standards within criminal justice settings.

Sales advisor - Dune London

(2024-05 - 2024-09)

The experience I have gained working in Dune London has allowed me to obtain retail and customer service experience. I can work well in a fast-paced environment and I also have the experience in meeting sales targets and staying up to date with product information.

• Meeting and exceeding sales targets, demonstrating extensive knowledge on products
• Communicating precisely with customers whilst building rapport to increase customer satisfaction
• Approaching customers and understanding their needs whilst also persuading them to buy the products
• Maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the store

Nursery bank staff - Beckenham Little Elms Nursery

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

The experience I have gained in working for Beckenham Little Elms Nursery has allowed me to obtain communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to be patient, tolerant and understanding as well as to build healthy relationships with children. One of the activities I did with the children included reading books to them in order to improve their knowledge, self-esteem, vocabulary, imagination, creativity and their sleeping patterns. Reading stories to the children also helped me bond and build relationships with them.

• Providing high quality care and activities for the children in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.
• Ensuring that parent issues and concerns are dealt with promptly and accurately.
• To be aware of the children's personal, social and emotional needs and to respond to these appropriately.

Master of Science - Criminal Justice and Criminology - City, University of London (2025 - 2026)

Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Sociology - City, University of London (2022 - 2025)

A Levels - Sociology and CTEC Health and Social Care - Harris Girls' Academy Bromley (2020 - 2022)

GCSEs - 8 GCSEs (including Math, English, Science and French) - Harris Girls' Academy Bromley (2015 - 2020)