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Hi there.

I will be graduating in July 2011 with a BA (Hons) in French and Italian from the University of Leeds. I'm looking to move to Paris/France for at least a year and am looking for some work.

My mothertongue is English and I have lived in both France and Italy as part of my degree therefore my language ability in both is very high.

I have no specific sector in which I would like to work. The main priority for me is live in France, improve my language and understanding and gain valuable work experience at the same time as enjoying France's culture.

I have posted my CV below. If anyone would like to know any more then please don't hesitate to contact me.

Regards. Tom

Thomas O'Connor
DOB: 16/02/1989 Age: 21

Personal Information

Phone: 07875171759
E-mail: t-oconnor@hotmail.co.uk


Profile

I am a final year student of French and Italian at the University of Leeds having just returned from a year abroad. As well as being committed to my studies I have effectively managed my time to work part-time and partake in an active social life. I would describe myself as organised, out-going and committed to whatever it is that I am involved in.

Experience

University of Leeds
Leeds, West Yorkshire
International Welcome Team September 2010 - Current

Welcoming students as they arrive at the coach station and ensuring that there are no problems. Working on the Information desk dealing with any enquiries that International Students may have about the university or the city. Liaising with Hotels, Taxi companies and Student Accommodation Services at the University to ensure all students have a positive first experience in Leeds. Offering tours of the University campus.

C.E.C (Centro Espressioni Cinematografiche)
Udine, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy
Translator and Interpreter (Far East Film Festival) April 2010

Working on the festival programme and other documentation translating and writing film descriptions, interviews and other articles from Italian to English and vice versa. Acting as an interpreter between festival guests and the local, national and international media.

ASDA Supermarket
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Counters Assistant April 08 – (Seasonal Colleague)

Working in food preparation, presentation and interacting with customers in a warm, friendly and efficient manner to ensure they are happy when they leave the store.

Regent Guitars
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Shop Assistant February 05 – September 07

Assisting customers with enquiries and sales both in-store and on the telephone. Processing orders and cashing up the shops takings on a Saturday. Liaising with suppliers and establishing new clients and suppliers.

The Crown Inn
Stockton, Warwickshire
Waiter and Barman October 03 – June 06

Seating, taking orders and serving in a 40 seater restaurant occasionally doing 2 sittings. Single handedly 1 night a week and as part of a team on another.

I have also completed work experience placements of 1-2 weeks at the Restaurant Aloyau in Metz, France and System Plast Ltd. in Bergamo, Italy. During both of these I was required to work in very different environments using my language skills as part of a team.

Skills and Achievements

Extracurricular
Student Representative for Italian at the University of Leeds
Participated in the 'Linguists into Schools' programme
Vice-President of the Luso-Brazilian Society
Secretary of the Gaelic Games Society
Senior Prefect and Student Council representative
Member of the Amateur Boxing Society, Erasmus Society and Band Society
Study Abroad programme and Erasmus in Lille, France and Udine, Italy

Sporting
Represented my school in the Daily Mail U15 Vase final at Twickenham
District (Rugby and also South Warwickshire) honours at Rugby
Played Rugby at Serie C National League level in Italy for CUS Udine
Amateur Boxing Career of 6 fights, 3 wins, 2 defeats, 1 draw to date

Education

BA (Hons) French and Italian – to be completed august 2011
University of Leeds

A2 Levels – ABB
AS Levels BB
GCSE – 1 A*, 4A, 5B, 2 C
Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby, Warwickshire

CEF classification B2 (advanced) French – ICL Lille, France
Italian for Foreigners (advanced) – University of Udine, Italy

Training
I hold a full, clean, UK driving licence (4 years)
I have received specialist customer service training
I am comfortable using all Microsoft office programs

Interests
I'm extremely passionate about sport, in particular rugby, boxing and football. I love watching all 3 and especially participating as I have done throughout my life. In whatever spare time I get I enjoy indulging my creative side by playing guitar and writing songs as well as taking an interest in cinema, in particular low budget films or foreign movies which aren't always shown in the major UK cinemas.

References: Available upon Request.