1. 1. Ian Kennedy 6 Claremont Court 14/10/1993 West Boldon Tyne and Wear iankennedy115@gmail.com NE36 0NF 07491660986 EDUCATION 2015-Present University of Leeds MSc Economics and Finance Pass with Merit 2012-2015 Nottingham Business School BA HONS Economics 2:1 (68.1%) 2010-2012 Dame Allans Sixth Form, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 3A Levels Economics (B), Mathematics (B), Geography (C) 2001-2010 Dame Allans Boys School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 9 GCSEs 1 A*, 5 As, 2 Bs, 1 C 1996 2001 Sunderland High School, Sunderland I am an ambitious dedicated hard working individual. I believe that thoroughness, accuracy, and the ability to quickly understand set processes are essential attributes. I am also IT literate and have strong data analysis and numeracy skills, which were the main reasons why I choose to study Economics and subsequently Finance at University. My past employment and work experience has enhanced my interpersonal and team skills and has improved my ability to clearly communicate with both clients and colleagues in and out of the workplace. I am able to work confidently both within a group and individually using my own initiative. My main motivation is to achieve a role within a company which will provide excellent training with diverse exposure to many disciplines as a means to provide a long-term career, including the ability to obtain professional qualifications. EMPLOYMENT June 2013-September 2013 Dale Garage, Hexham Petrol Station Attendant/Cashier o Handled Sale of Fuel and Shop Products. Worked within a team and was also individually left in charge of a very busy forecourt during peak times. o This role allowed me to significantly enhance my ability to work within a team and to clearly communicate with both colleagues and customers. My attention to detail was improved in the customer facing role. Peugeot Dealership Admin Assistant o Job responsibilities entailed daily bankings of the high volume petrol station, which formed part of the same company as the dealership. Additional Tasks such as data entry, coding, and completing invoices for local accounts. Furthermore, I undertook basic reception work such as answering phones and delivering vehicles.
2. 2. WORK EXPERIENCE Ryecroft Glenton Newcastle One Week (2010) A Large Independent Local Firm of Chartered Accountants. Assisted in preparation of clients annual accounts in office and also experienced external audits at client firms within the city. This experience was mainly analysing and converting data across systems but it allowed me apply my knowledge of excel and learn fundamental skills used both in the office and with customers on audits. The experience mainly entailed analysing clients accounts and learning what an accountant does step-by-step on a daily basis. Going out on audits were also very enlightening as I learnt the importance of customer service and communication when interacting with clients. Gibson Booth Barnsley One Week (2014) A Leading Insolvency and Accounting Firm, experience centred around the Tax Department. Worked within a team and senior managers on a daily basis which entailed a wide variety of tasks including finalising tax returns for new and existing clients. Viewing a clients income, savings, pensions, dividends and assets, specifically property, allowed me to compute tax computations and schedules of data which included a final return. I produced formal letters to individual clients, explaining how much they owed the government in taxes with an overall analysis of each section. For specific clients with comprehensive details within their assets, I used the IRIS Business Tax Program to transfer data to conclude the tax returns for HMRC. I learnt that dealing with individual clients financial affairs requires high levels of accuracy and attention to detail which are essential in providing strong customer service ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Scored in the 76th Percentile of the Bloomberg Aptitude Test I was Financial manager of our schools Young Enterprise Company, which entailed creating financial plans for the firm and controlled the Banking Undertook the World Challenge Expedition to Thailand and Laos, which was an 18-month skill development programme. The expedition involved several phases which included challenging treks and helping to build a school for a village in Laos which developed my leadership and teamwork skills in addition to developing me as a person. I have participated in various charity events, including an abseil off the Vermont Hotel, Newcastle in aid of the Princess Trust and the Great North Run. INTERESTS Enjoy keeping fit by going to the gym, swimming, playing golf and walking in the Lake District. I am a Newcastle United Season Ticket Holder and a member of a local Golf Course.