Luke Richard Sherrard

Luke Richard Sherrard

Email: luke.sherrard@hotmail.co.uk

Mobile: 07598485136

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I am a young, energetic and enthusiastic graduate looking to build upon the foundation laid down by my 2:1 BSc in Geography, to start a long and successful career in GIS. I'm looking for a role which will focus on the development and progression of my current skill-set, whilst giving me hands on experience of the industry. I have a solid platform in GIS and spatial planning (experience with ArcGIS) having completed dedicated modules to them and am now looking for the right opportunity to enter the industry professionally. I would be happy to continue studying as part of the role to ensure my knowledge and development are always at their peak. I am both energetic and dynamic with the ability to take responsibility when required and will work hard to ensure a positive experience for both customers and colleagues in all situations.  Alongside this, I am  well organised, flexible and adaptable in approach, with a strong sense of humour and a desire to be successful. Having fallen in love with Australia during travelling, my aim is now to gain a position and move to the country permanently.

Education & Qualifications 



University of Birmingham BSc Geography HONS, Grade 2:1

Modules included a wide range of statistical analysis, project planning, public speaking and working to specific deadlines. Successfully completed modules specifically in GIS, Statistical Methods with GIS and Remote Sensing: Principles and Applications. Research and organisation were essential during the completion of my 10,000 word dissertation and working within and leading a team were crucial to success within group projects.

Crossley Heath Grammar School 3 ‘A’ Levels  – Grades B and CHalifax                                                  1 ‘AS’ Level – Grade B
10 GCSE’s    – Grades A to C

Other Qualifications                             Basic Food Hygiene, Barista

Work Experience

Jun. 11-present Hogg Robinson Group, London

Technical Co-ordinator / Business Travel Consultant: role involves servicing all the travel needs for a major international company. Attention to detail is essential, whilst strong numerical and analytical skills are constantly being developed. Achieved promotion to the role of Technical Co-ordinator to compliment the travel consultant role where I am now part of the team to maintain the technical operations of the office.

Dec. 10-Jun.11 Thomas Cook Head Office, Bradford

AND Amendments advisor within the Agent Services department: role involved discussing Sept. 08-Mar.09 and helping both Thomas Cook agents and direct customers with booking and altering their worldwide holidays to the best of my ability. Customer service and attention to detail are essential components of the role in order to leave the bookings accurately amended and all parties involved happy with the service they have received.

Feb. 10-May. 10 Embassy Café, Melbourne, Australia

Café manager / Barista: role included managing a team of 5, building the weekly rota, opening and closing the café, cashing up and stock management, as well as more general duties such as café barista and dealing directly with customers orders and queries.

Aug.09-Dec. 09 Lure Bar & Restaurant, Port Douglas, Australia

Bar tender / Waiter: role involved dealing directly with customers, taking orders and providing an efficient service in order to make their dining experience as pleasant as possible.

Feb.07 -Jul.08              Creativevents, NEC, Birmingham

Bar Manager / Bar Tender / Waiter: role involved working and running a variety of different cafes and bars at different events within the NEC. It involved working directly with customers, efficiently and pleasantly to provide the best possible service. Cashing up and stock management were also essential parts of my duties.

Interests & Achievements

• Recently taught myself how to manually build a website in order to aid a family member in setting up a new business and provide myself with additional technological skills.
  
• Spent 18 months travelling south-east Asia, Australia and New Zealand, continually developing myself and my abilities, whilst gaining an invaluable insight into a variety of different cultures around the World.
  
• Achieved a management position while working in Australia, whereby I helped initially stabilize and subsequently turn around a struggling café, leaving it with a far better reputation and in a much stronger position financially than when I arrived.
  

• Achieved Vice House Captain while at Crossley Heath Grammar School and Captain of the school rugby team in which we won The Daily Mail Vase, a national competition in which the final was played at Twickenham.
  
• Strong interest in the outdoors and sport. Play rugby union for a local club and am an avid Leeds United supporter. Also enjoy hiking, tennis and swimming, as well as more extreme sports such as skydiving and bungee jumping.
  

References available on request.