In September 2022, I joined Futura Design as a Recruitment Consultant. Futura are an automotive technical specialist agency based in Coventry, West Midlands. We are an SME business circa £12 million turnover founded in 1987, operating from a 15,000 square foot purpose-built design and engineering centre. The Automotive Industry is going through a period of rapid change with the emergence of start-up companies and the move towards electrification providing a fantastic opportunity to recruit technical experts for high profile businesses.If you are an automotive specialist and are looking for a new job, challenge or require my recruitment services please don't hesitate to get in touch via my mobile on: 07780 013946 or via my email address: Jack.Slater@futura-design.co.uk.

I was promoted to Regional Recruitment Specialist at Coventry University and in this role I completed the following objectives:- Undertake student recruitment activity, such as attending exhibitions and career conventions and visiting schools and colleges to achieve or exceed against agreed KPI's and annual student recruitment targets.- To deliver allocated elements of regional strategies and to manage individual and team performance in terms of securing existing and new markets and recruitment pipelines.- To plan, deliver and evaluate a rolling programme on inward missions and other promotional initiatives within the University.- To develop and extend links with educational institutions and other organisations appropriate to student recruitment.- To ensure a comprehensive information database about the market is available to the University and undertake detailed investigations of potential student markets, providing written reports and recommendations as necessary.- To share data to support best practice for future recruitment cycles anticipating market trends and opportunities to gain competitor advantage and contribute to the development of the recruitment plans for the East region.- To report to the Regional Recruitment Manager on individual and team contribution to recruitment targets, annual projections and recommendations for improvements.- To effectively exploit the CRM system and other technology solutions to deliver 'best in class' approaches, techniques and philosophies which maximise conversions from initial enquiry to enrolled student.- To make decisions on applications and provide support to admissions and advisory teams within CURA.- To maintain, update and keep abreast of own professional knowledge and awareness of sector wide developments and trends and to share best practice.

Coventry University’s proven success is driven by its hard- working ethos. The highest-ranking modern university in England for 7 years running (Guardian 2013-2019), we achieved a gold rating in the UK government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).Coventry University is also:- No.1 Student Experience in the UK (2019).- No.2 for Teaching Excellence in the UK (2020).- The fastest growing University in the UK.I will work within the Coventry University Recruitment and Admissions team and represent the Engineering, Environment and Computing Faculty. My day to day work will consist of:'Working with a Recruitment and Conversion Manager to ensure the delivery of a professional front-line student recruitment and conversion service to engage prospective students and applicants, co-ordinating day to day activities and monitoring all activity as requested'.In my role at Coventry University, I will deliver and further develop the following:- Demonstrable experience of effective self-management and working to annual operating plans as directed.- Proven exceptional organisational and planning abilities and awareness of working with a diverse range of stakeholders. This will involve liaising with lecturers, heads of school, course directors, faculty managers, deans and team members in CURA.- Show my ability to work under pressure and able to prioritise tasks and work to meet deadlines.- Excel in demonstrating my experience in preparing written reports, data analysis and maintaining records. - Demonstrate leadership qualities and managerial skills that are adaptable in helping student advocates meet project deadlines and produce work required for the Engineering, Environment and Computing Faculty.- I will train student advocates to deliver effective customer service and develop their sales skills.- Ensure effective conversion of future prospective students by providing fantastic customer service on the phone, on student tours and on Open Days.

NFU Mutual is renowned for its unique business model whereby the company's main focus is the service to its customers and ensuring high retention renewals. This then means that it supports 3 main objectives which are: 'Great place to work', 'Achieving sustainable, profitable growth' and 'A great company to do business with'. Out of thousands of applicants, I was given the chance to be a part of a 3 year graduate scheme of which I will learn on the job and be licensed to sell all of NFU Mutual’s products. There’s a lot of exposure to senior management in the Region and in the Branches, and I'll be given responsibility and accountability from the get go. I’ll gain a wealth of hands on experience, backed up with solid technical knowledge which really excites me because from a personally develop perspective, this will benefit my career progression.

I re-joined Debenhams Stratford-Upon-Avon on a 5 hour weekly contract including flexible overtime hours whilst completing my final year at Coventry University. This followed on from my 2 and half year spell prior to doing a 13 month internship in Wales. I will be providing exceptional customer service on quality fragrance and cosmetic products for loyal Debenhams cardholders and new target audiences from September 2017. In my sales advisor role, I strive to achieve the highest sales and account targets that I can for Debenhams. I currently work within a team of 6 on fragrances as well as helping cosmetics members of staff by serving customers when they are away from their counters. On weekends when the department does not have a supervisor, I am given the responsibility to ensure exceptional customer service standards and accounts targets are still met. This gives me the opportunity to lead the team and support my colleagues.

The Sourcing & Supply Chain Placement Programme won the award for ‘Best New Provider of Work Experience’ in the 2012 National Placement & Internship Awards. The programme is first-class when it comes to giving a real insight into working in a large global manufacturing business & preparing students such as myself for a professional career. Eaton is a global diversified power management company and helps customers manage power, so buildings, aeroplanes, trucks, cars, machinery and entire businesses can do more while consuming less energy.I was assigned 2 major projects that were undertaken during my 13 months with Eaton. The projects were predominantly based on my chosen function which involved other departments and require cross-functional collaboration and communication. I gained key IT and analytical skills utilising SAP and Microsoft Excel whilst completing my internship and gained detailed understanding in project and supply chain management.I participated in a number of formal training sessions which included functional and technical skills training, core business skills and any relevant IT training.

My job role is to ensure effective communication between the president and surrounding committee members. I also deal with the subsequent paperwork and help coordinate and run beginner and intermediate golf lessons.I have to create effective network links between all sports societies for future events and ensure that student members pay their memberships on time. I am also in charge of team kit orders and the arrangements of future friendly games against other Universities. This can include inter-house competitions and tournaments within the Coventry University student's community and the golf society.

My role as Social Secretary of Coventry University Golf Club requires me to create exciting and inclusive events to attract students to the socialising aspects of golf. This then provides students with the opportunity to meet new people and become apart of a welcoming community. Event management and socialising are two of my favourite skills among my versatile skill set. These skills have given me the luxury to provide thoroughly organised house parties, pre-drinks and gatherings which have created long lasting friendships and memories. For the forthcoming year, I will have to organise a number of events such as Pub Golf, Fancy Dress nights, The Christmas Meal, Golf Away Day, Mixed Grill Nights and The Nights Out on the Golf Holiday.University is an exciting time for many students across all ages and through being on The Golf Club Committee, I am looking forward to creating new events that will eclipse a previous successful year.

My roles are to create promotional advertising for night clubs across the West Midlands providing discounted tickets and drinks. This role requires quality customer service and a high return target rate on sales. This benefits my marketing abilities and shows high standard communication skills with cliental and demand. I have one of the highest ticket sales and this demonstrates my reliability to perform and create new business for the company.

Independent Distributor, Herbalife Nutritional Products (self employed)I am one of the youngest Herbalife Distributors in my network. This product is internationally reknown as a leading health and nutritional brand and I am fortunate to have an excellent Sponsor who provides training and support. I am building up a network of potential clients and hope within six months I will have my own distribution network.

PT Sales Assistant, Debenhams, Stratford upon AvonI really enjoyed the challenges and problem solving required working at Debenhams. I have been congratulated on my personable attitude with customers and for going the extra mile. I was the top accounts opener in the store achieving 99 new Debenhams MasterCard holders on a 5 hour contract on a Saturday between September 2015-June 2016. This demonstrates extremely consistent sales and exceptional customer service. I am a team player and enjoy creating new networks and clientele.

As a Hall Representative, I had to ensure that the accommodation I situated in maintained high standards that were expected for students living at Victoria Hall. I provided my contact details to students who lived at Victoria Hall on notice boards to demonstrate confidence that I prioritised with the welfare of students at Coventry University. Although the accommodation was privately owned, I represented the Earls Community and 250 people who lived at Victoria Hall.This role benefited my degree because creating solution for individuals and ensuring problems wouldn't arise again are similar to Business Continuity within a work place. Therefore, my role was essential in creating awareness and sustaining the high standards set at the accommodation by being a voice that represented the University's community.

I thoroughly enjoyed being The Sports Events Leader for the Earls Community because it provided me with crucial leadership skills which were beneficial in representing students at Coventry University. Between the 4 communities at Coventry, we created a Halls Sports League which meant inter-league competitions between the accommodations. This then led to an increase of sport opportunities for students at the university. Regular participation saw football become more inclusive with girls representing there community in playing in the 5-a side league. Multi-sports saw boys participate in indoor volleyball and other sports previously dominated by girl numbers.However, the University is improving The Halls Sports League aiming to create more awareness at this Year's Freshers Fair and to increase the numbers of those interested in participating in sport.