SWOT and CV
Ryan Beasley CV
Personal Details
- Full Name: Ryan Edward Beasley
- Date of birth: 7th November 1989
- Address: 36 Hermitage Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 5GG
- Contact Number: 07731 722 155
- Marital Status: Single
- Full UK Driving License
- Non Smoker
Education
Coventry University 2009 – Present
- Currently studying a three year BA Hons degree in Journalism and Media.
- Successfully passed a module in Supporting Fundraising.
City College Coventry 2007 – 2009
- BTEC National Diploma in Media Moving Image DMM
- Level 3 Key Skills Communication PASS
Caludon Castle Comprehensive School 2001 – 2007
- AS Level Moving Image C
- AS Level Media D
- GCSE Drama A*
- GCSE History A
- GCSE English Language A
- GCSE English Literature B
- GCSE Maths B
- GCSE Biology B
- GCSE Statistics B
- GNVQ BTEC Business Studies Merit (equivalent to 4 Bs)
- GCSE Physics C
- GCSE Chemistry D
Work Experience
The Walsgrave Pub and Carvery, Barman/Waiter 2006 – Present
- Waited on tables in the restaurant; made, served and took payments for desserts and beverages
- Fully trained in bar and cellar
- Fully till trained including PDQ
- Gained 100% on both food hygiene and health and safety tests
- Took charge of gas, food and beer deliveries
- Stock Rotation
- Interacted with customers by dealing with small complaints and issues
- Maintained a clean, hazard free, work place
- Also worked in the Kitchen for backup purposes
CVS DJ Superstore, Shop Assistant and DJ 2006 – Present
- Assisted customers with all enquiries about DJ equipment
- Handled cash
- Took charge of promotions, marketing and online sales
- Kept the shop floor and equipment clean and tidy
- Took Charge and managed Junior Staff Members
- Assisted in sales and hires
- Installations of fixtures and fittings with all DJ and electrical equipment
- Have played music, installed and operated the lighting in many clubs and bars across the UK including:
Barracuda Bar, Macclesfield
Xtra, Kettering
Kasbah, Coventry
Wyken Working Men’s Club, Glass Collector 2006
- Collected Glasses, rubbish and emptied ash trays
- Cleaned Shelves and glasswash area
- Became barman for private functions
- Working as a team and individually to manage three separate rooms
Cash Converters, Sales Assistant 2005
- Assisting customers with enquiries and in-store sales
- Keeping all products clean and presentable
- Set up loop alarms on all electrical equipment and appliances
- Stock checking and rotating
Other Achievements and Interests
- Became Kung Fu Junior British Champion aged 9
- Gained fourth place in the W.U.M.A World Martial Arts Championship aged 10
- Played Crown Green Bowls at County Level aged 12
- Gained several Awards for effort throughout secondary education
- Gained an Award for service to the school aged 15 for mentoring younger students, helping them with English, Maths and general personal problems
- Represented the school for Football, Rugby and the Triple Jump
- Was one of only 50 students across the country to have a parliamentary debate about lowering the voting age in the House of Commons at the age of 14
- Gained an Award for attendance throughout my time at Caludon Castle
- Captained the North Midlands Junior County Bowls team aged 17
- Currently playing Sunday League Football at a good standard
- Also playing Saturday league football at a high standard
- Competing in the Monday night pool league
- Completed an 18 mile run from Birmingham NEC to Coombe Abbey for comic relief aged 17
- Took part in the Walsgrave Pub’s ‘Think Pink’ fun day raising £7500 for Breast Cancer research aged 19
- DJ at Yates’ Bar, Puerto Rico aged 18
- Made a promotional DVD for YMCA England which was screened and sold nationwide aged 19
Overall I would say that I am a hard working, self motivated individual who can adapt from working in a team to working on my own, which is emphasised through my exceptional history of punctuality. However, I am a firm believer in teamwork and agree that a job shouldn’t be done, unless it’s done properly. I am also a very proud person as I take pride in all of my work, regardless of the size of the job. Due to my studies at university, I am looking for part – time work, where I have the opportunity to take on full – time if needed during holiday periods.
References Available upon request
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths:
I believe that I work best when I am on my own, because I tend to get things done quicker. I also believe that this because I have very good motivational skills, which might be as effective in a group. I can also work in a team, but tend to be more of a leader, so I usually like to take control. This could also be another reason why I am better at working on my own. Other people have also saw me as a leader whilst working in a group, which can be a very positive aspect. I like to think that I am very well organised and punctual with my work. I like to get thing done on time, if not earlier. This is also reflected through my persistence to be organised in everything I do.
Weaknesses:
Although I can be a good leader, this can also be a negative attribute. I usually like things to be my way, which is more than likely down to being a bit stubborn. I also tend to have a problem with concentration, especially if I am not enjoying what I am doing. This sometimes comes across as me being lazy, which I don’t mean it to; if I don’t enjoy what I’m doing and my heart isn’t into it, then I will not be bothered. This can be by thinking of something else, but it is usually to do with people who I work with. This is another reason why I prefer to work alone. I can also get a little bit argumentative as I am very opinionated, but this usually isn’t a problem as I have learnt that certain discussions don’t need to happen from a professional point of view.
Opportunities:
Opportunities that face me are a little bit low within my field. I want to get into sports journalism eventually, which is going to be hard to get into. However, I play Sunday league football at the moment which offers me a good chance to write up some of our match performances, and interview people from my team about recent matches, our up and coming cup final etc. Also, because I am from Coventry, I know where all the sport happens and where the different sports facilities are. I also know what different sports societies there are for me to look into. I have also been invited to work with a friend who is setting up a business within the university. I shall be interviewing his crew, and other members involved throughout, and I shall also be involved with advertising. This will offer me firsthand experience what it could be like working in the industry. I think that because I shall be mainly working on my own, I will be able to get on with it a lot easier.
Threats:
Probably the only problem I might face is working with a friend. I might struggle to get motivated and it might affect my work. One way to deal with this is to keep the relationship during this time completely professional. I have also said that maybe during our work time we shouldn’t communicate face to face unless necessary; an email with details of what he expects of me should be sufficient.
