EMMA KATE

FAIRBANK

38 Marlow Drive, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH19 2JK

Mobile: 07989324977

Email: emma-kate23@aol.com

Personal Summary

Im a versatile and responsible individual with an enthusiastic attitude. I am creative and organised. I
am keen to learn more about the working environment.
I am currently in my Third and Final Year at University, (finishing in July 2015) where I have studied
a range of subjects varying from Managing Business Finance to Business Consultancy Project. I am
hoping once I have complete my Business and Marketing Degree that I will be able to find a graduate
post in Marketing where I am able to use the skills gained over the course of my education.

Professional Experience

Marks and Spencer - Haywards Heath (October 2008 Current)

Customer Assistant

I started working weekends whilst at college, since leaving for University in 2012 I have been given
the opportunity to return during University Holidays. This job entitled constantly working as a team,
sometimes under pressure.
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South West Trains London (October 2009 August 2010)

Finance Assistant

This began helping out in the Occupational Health Department, which I was then offered the
opportunity to gain some experience in the Finance Department. This required inputting financial data
into systems and creating tickets are passes for staff members.

University

Southampton Solent University (2012 2014)

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HND Business and Marketing, awarded August 2014

Southampton Solent University (2014 2015)

o Business and Marketing Top up BSC Hons, at present

Work Experience

Virgin Atlantic, Manor Royal, Head Office (2006)

My weeks work experience with Virgin Atlantic, was based in the Head Office, however I visited
different departments and sites of the organisation, including visits to The Hanger at Gatwick, the
Marketing department and the Control Centre, both located in the Head Office.

Virgin Holidays, Crawley (2008)

Whilst at College, I spent a second week with Virgin, however this time it was working for Virgin
Holidays. This was within the HR department, mostly filing documents.
Education and Qualifications

Southampton Solent University (2012 2014)

HND Awarded in August 2014

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Southampton Solent University (2014 Present)

Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath AS/A Levels (2008 2010)

Travel and Tourism Awarded Double C

Photography Awarded C
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Oathall Community College (Completed in 2007)

GCSE passes including English, Maths and Science

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Full Drivers Licence ( November 2009)

Skills and Personal interests Profile

Personal Interests:

Music, Socialising, Reading, Fashion and Travel.

Communication:

I have completed many presentations both at college and at university on a

range of different topics. I have worked for Marks and Spencers for 7 Years
where I am always in contact with Customers. These both have helped
develop my confidence, communication and negotiation skills.

Team Work:

My part-time job and current course of study involves working predominately

in a team all of which have improved my organisation skills, communication
and co-ordination.

Problem Solving:

Working at Marks and Spencer I dealt with problems which improved my

customer service skills and my ability to find solutions.

Languages:

French and Spanish.

Computing:

I completed a key skills qualification in ICT and am a confident user of

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the Internet for research
purposes.

References

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