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William Miller


A hard-working and dependable business graduate with the ability to work well both independently and in a team. I have extensive experience of working with the public which has taught me the value of friendliness, open-mindedness and thinking on my feet. A long-standing interest in finance, IT and management (along with my life experiences) has now given me the confidence and determination to embark on a career in management accountancy.

• First class honours degree in business and finance • Short-listed for Graduate of the Year 1998 • Participant on the first youth exchange programme between Britain and Thailand • Assistant team leader with the Prince’s Trust Volunteers • Travelled the length and breadth of the USA • Lived and worked across the world (ie Ireland, England, USA and Thailand)

Team player: • Member of five project teams in final year (most of which ran simultaneously) • Member of the news team on Campus Radio 97.4 FM • Active within the softball club (treasurer and played at inter-varsity level) • The Prince’s Trust twelve-week personal development programme • International voluntary work in a cross-cultural team of sixteen young people Co-ordinator: •Organised work placements and residential week for team members while assistant team leader with the Prince’s Trust • Fundraising and awareness-raising prior to doing VSO exchange programme raising £750 and obtaining radio and newspaper coverage • Co-organising a residential team weekend with a £1200 budget for the VSO Communicator: • Planning and giving presentations while on VSOs international exchange programme • Dealing with people from all backgrounds and at all levels while I was assistant team leader with the Prince’s Trust • Liaising with members of the community and people high up in the Prince’s Trust organisation Analysis & research: •Project topics in university included: business strategy, the management of quality, information technology in business, human resource management • College projects have stimulated my interest in analysing data and information in search of innovative solutions to problems IT • Throughout my degree I have studied IT and its effect on organisations – from its use in data processing to its impact on competitive advantage • Final year project comparing Amazon.com and Waterstones, two companies in the same industry but with very different emphasis on technology

University College Cork 1992-94 (gap year). 1995 –1998 Degree & Grade: Bachelor of Commerce (1H) Major: Management Other significant subjects: Accounting, Economics, Corporate Finance, MIS Secondary School Education 1986-1992 Leaving Certificate/ Matriculation Results Six Honours including English (B), Mathematics (C), (ie university entry exam) French (C), Business Studies (B), Geography (A), and Home Economics (A)

International Volunteer for Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) April 1999 to October 1999 Volunteer and Assistant Team Leader for the Prince’s Trust Volunteers November 1998 to April 1989 Book salesman for South Western Company U.K Ltd. June 1998 to July 1998 Store associate for Wawa Food Markets in New Jersey, USA June 1997 to September 1997 Library assistant for Boole Library U.C.C, Cork City November 1996 to April 1997 Current affairs presenter for Campus Radio 97.4 FM, U.C.C October 1996 to April 1997 Store assistant for Joe Murphy Ltd, Fermoy, Co Cork October 1996 to December 1996 Helper on family farm in Araglin, Kilworth, Co Cork June 1996 to October 1996 Fundraiser for Irish Trust for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Dublin June 1995 to September 1995 Tester/debugger for SCI (Ireland) Ltd, Fermoy, Co Cork September 1994 to December 1994

I enjoy outdoor pursuits, mainly abseiling and rock climbing. I also enjoy going out for meals with friends. I like listening to all types of music: classical, dance and ethnic. Another big interest of mine is community development work in developing countries.

Voluntary Service Overseas Dept of Marketing and Management 317 Putney Bridge Road UCC London Cork City SW15 2PN 2 Republic of Ireland Date of Birth: 27/07/74; Nationality: Irish

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PROFILE A proactive and enthusiastic individual with extensive expertise in training and development, proven at both a strategic and operational level. Has boldness and vision to initiate new ideas and implement innovative approaches through strategic direction. Excellent communication and presentation skills underpinned by an enthusiastic and proactive approach. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Design and delivery of course structure and training material within graduate business and marketing programmes • Strategic input into organisation development and proposals for European funding • Design and development of commercial training resource pack in career management skills for both individuals and organisations • Thorough analysis of market and production of business plan to inform further product development • Consultancy advice concerning overall marketing function within organisation • Creative input into the design of interactive game within new website • Mentoring support for graduates to develop high-level skills in communication, presentation and interview skills 1998 – 1999 Advertising Executive – Recruitment Royal Navy and Royal Marines, Portsmouth, Hants • Managed £4 million advertising budget to ensure recruitment targets were met •Organised, co-ordinated and produced a recruitment advertisement for television. Filmed on location in US and Caribbean •Provided creative direction for advertising agencies, Young and Rubicam and Saatchi & Saatchi, to develop press advertisements for recruitment • Strategic analysis of responses to advertising, used as a tracking device to inform future decision-making, budget allocation and to identify trends • Development of press releases and reports in response to minister’s questions and Armed Forces developments • Co-ordinated a nationwide education initiative involving the Royal Navy, Speedo and schools from across the country focusing on triathlon sports. Organised a full press event to launch the competition 1996 – 1998 Training Manager North East Museums Service, Newcastle •Training needs analysis undertaken across ninety-five museums and galleries covering a wide range of skills and competencies within existing staff structures and linked to nationally recognised qualifications. Subsequent production of Training and Development Plan to fulfil learning objectives within each organisation. • Design and delivery of management training course providing the opportunity for sharing best practice and mentoring for individuals. •Organised and managed the design and delivery of a training conference in Budapest, Hungary – a six-day intensive training course for museum professionals in management, marketing and business skills. • Complete business plan and training analysis undertaken for the Ruler of Sharjah, Middle East, across 12 historical sites. Subsequently designed and delivered two training conferences, firstly for museum directors and secondly for all attendant staff •Organised and managed annual training programme • Represented organisation at policy level discussions concerning government initiatives on training within the Arts environment •Production of reports for ministers within Whitehall concerning Training and Development initiatives within the North East 1995 – 1996 Training and Development Consultant Graduate Into Employment Unit, University of Liverpool • Design and delivery of training modules for innovative course in Marketing and Business skills for graduates • Design of project within training course to enhance key skills of graduates and attract commercial interest 1993 – 1995 Lecturer International Business and Management Centre, Wirral • Design and delivery of modules within GNVQ and BA syllabus in marketing and business skills • Development of key skills and competencies for each student through skills analysis and mentoring EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1993 – 1994 International Business and Management Centre, Wirral

1989 – 1993 University of Teesside, Middlesbrough BA (Hons) Public Administration and Management – Upper Second Class Majored in Marketing, NHS Management, European Politics 1988 – 1989 Wirral Metropolitan College, Wirral A Levels – Three subjects – English Literature, Politics, General Studies 1982 – 1988 Plessington High School, Wirral GCSE – Six subjects – including English and Mathematics CSE – Four subjects INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Keen interest in photography and film-making. Currently renovating and redecorating my house. Member of local gymnasium PERSONAL INFORMATION Date of birth: 18 November 1969 Full clean driving licence REFERENCES Available on request JANE HUGHES, 228 RINGWOOD PRENTON CH43 2LY TELEPHONE 01234567890

University College Cork 1992-94 (gap year). 1995 –1998 Degree & Grade: Bachelor of Commerce (1H) Major: Management Other significant subjects: Accounting, Economics, Corporate Finance, MIS Secondary School Education 1986-1992 Leaving Certificate/ Matriculation Results Six Honours including English (B), Mathematics (C), (ie university entry exam) French (C), Business Studies (B), Geography (A), and Home Economics (A)

International Volunteer for Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) April 1999 to October 1999 Volunteer and Assistant Team Leader for the Prince’s Trust Volunteers November 1998 to April 1989 Book salesman for South Western Company U.K Ltd. June 1998 to July 1998 Store associate for Wawa Food Markets in New Jersey, USA June 1997 to September 1997 Library assistant for Boole Library U.C.C, Cork City November 1996 to April 1997 Current affairs presenter for Campus Radio 97.4 FM, U.C.C October 1996 to April 1997 Store assistant for Joe Murphy Ltd, Fermoy, Co Cork October 1996 to December 1996 Helper on family farm in Araglin, Kilworth, Co Cork June 1996 to October 1996 Fundraiser for Irish Trust for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Dublin June 1995 to September 1995 Tester/debugger for SCI (Ireland) Ltd, Fermoy, Co Cork September 1994 to December 1994

I enjoy outdoor pursuits, mainly abseiling and rock climbing. I also enjoy going out for meals with friends. I like listening to all types of music: classical, dance and ethnic. Another big interest of mine is community development work in developing countries.

Voluntary Service Overseas Dept of Marketing and Management 317 Putney Bridge Road UCC London Cork City SW15 2PN 2 Republic of Ireland Date of Birth: 27/07/74; Nationality: Irish