Megan Elswood
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Megan Elswood

UndergraduateUnited Kingdom
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Megan Elswood
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Megan Elswood

UndergraduateUnited Kingdom
Projects
  • Young Enterprise
    Young EnterpriseYoung Enterprise - Production Manager/Buyer. SEPTEMBER 2015 - APRIL 2016 Market research skills shown when conducting a survey to help establish a suitable product to sell; required strong verbal communication skills to successfully identify consumer needs. Showed initiative by contacting pupils taking part in other schools in order to analyse competitor sales and establish a gap in the market. Adapted to help the marketing team by carrying out promotional activities such as designing posters to
Work history
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    Customer serviceAsda
    Rayleigh, United KingdomFreelance
    Communication skills were tested, particularly when dealing with difficult customers or requests; required ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately. Required to be highly flexible in terms of working late, unsociable hours and also helping out in various departments at busy times. Proud to be part of a motivated team that met and surpassed targets in terms of stock replenishment, resulting in the store exceeding predicted sales.
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    Customer ServiceAlton Garden Ce
     - Wickford, United KingdomFreelance
    Attention to detail required when reviewing stock levels on the company website and updating featured products accordingly. Demonstrated creativity when making in-store displays to divert consumer attention to popular seasonal products, and also when using photoshop to design promotional images on the company website. Good time management skills necessary during busy seasonal periods in order to serve customers and efficiently replenish stock in an organized manner.
Skills
  • Communication
  • Innovation
  • Creativity
  • Organisation
  • Entrepreneurial Mind-set
  • Demonstrates Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Confidence
  • Microsoft
Education
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    Bachelor of ScienceUniversity of York
    York, United Kingdom
    Relevant first year modules: Foundations of Business Ethics (72%), Behaviour in Organisations (66%), Management and the Business Environment (73%) Relevant second year modules: Advanced Quantitative Methods (68%), Marketing Principles and Practice, Strategic Management, Project and Operations Management, Business Planning