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Samuel Cooper: BA (Hons) History and Philosophy, First Class (I)

An enthusiastic graduate seeking a career in journalism and copywriting. He holds a First Class BA in History and Philosophy from the University of Leeds, where he conducted research projects and took leadership roles. Prior experience includes marketing work for a small business, painting, supermarket and accounting roles. Skilled in writing, communication, and meeting deadlines. He has a proven work ethic and enjoys boxing, rugby, skiing, music and travel. Well-referenced by his university lecturer, former school headteacher and a past employer.

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Samuel Cooper: BA (Hons) History and Philosophy, First Class (I)

An enthusiastic graduate seeking a career in journalism and copywriting. He holds a First Class BA in History and Philosophy from the University of Leeds, where he conducted research projects and took leadership roles. Prior experience includes marketing work for a small business, painting, supermarket and accounting roles. Skilled in writing, communication, and meeting deadlines. He has a proven work ethic and enjoys boxing, rugby, skiing, music and travel. Well-referenced by his university lecturer, former school headteacher and a past employer.

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SAMUEL COOPER

2 P A R K H A L L R O A D , E A S T F I N C H L E Y, L O N D O N , N 2 9 P U
PHONE 07938136117 E-MAIL [email protected]

OVERVIEW

An enthusiastic, successful graduate, holding a First class degree, seeking a


career in journalism and copywriting. Experience of editorial and copy work
as well as relevant experience in a variety of sectors. Backed by an excellent
quality academic record and a full extra-curricular sporting and creative
history.
Key
skills:
writing,
data
analysis,
presentations,
inter-personal
communication, creating and developing arguments and working to strict
deadlines.
A proven reliable and responsible person with experience of both leading and
being part of a team.
An active individual, always looking for new hobbies, interests and ways stay
healthy and fulfilled.
EDUCATION

September 2013 July 2016

University of Leeds

BA (Hons) History and Philosophy, First Class


(I)
Key Modules

History Dissertation, Forgive me for being British,


an investigation into the political relationship
between the CPGB and the USSR. First Class.

Ethics, Experimental Philosophy, Philosophy of Art,


History Special Subject: The British Secret Service.

Lower Intermediate Spanish Speaking

Selected for a responsible leadership role as a


philosophy proctor, being involved in the teaching
of first year undergraduate students, leading a
weekly class in discussion on philosophical topics.
Received the highest satisfaction ratings from
students out of approximately twenty proctors.

2005 - 2012 Bablake School, Coventry

A Levels
Philosophy and Ethics - A

History - A

English Literature B

Mathematics (AS Level) B

GCSE

10 GCSEs Grade A*-A. Including: Mathematics


A*, English Language A,
English Literature - A

Editor News and Features section of annual


school magazine The Wheatleyan

Part of Gifted and Talented Scheme

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Bronze Award)

WORK EXPERIENCE

2013 2015

Student Ambassador, Icycl UK

Invaluable experience conducting various tasks to


promote an independent small business. Experience in
brand development, creating website content, and
marketing copy, as well as product research and
surveying. Responsible for the marketing and promotion
of the Icycl brand in Leeds, with proven successes of
securing sales and increasing brand recognition.

2015 Painter and Decorator, Bablake School

Summer work as a painter and decorator. Responsible for


painting and decorating to professional standards,
working to strict time schedules.

2012-2013
Supermarket Assistant,
Waitrose
Experience of customer facing roles. In one year secured
promotion from
shop floor work to Waitrose delivery service. Requiring
independent work
ethic and strict time keeping, as well as the highest levels
of quality control.

2012 (Summer)

Work Experience, KPMG

Experience of work in the accounting department of a


global firm,

including shadowing a partner in his day to day work and


visiting clients as
well as office based experience of basic accountancy
tasks.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Amateur Boxing University of Leeds, Coventry


Boys ABC

Rugby Coventry District Honours, Bablake


School 1st XV

Skiing/Snowboarding
Snowriders

Music Keen guitarist, playing open mic nights

Travel In a gap year between school and


university I travelled independently around the
world, including to SE Asia, Australia and New
Zealand.

University

REFERENCES

Dr Jon Topham

J W Watson

Senior Lecturer in History of Science & Director


of Postgraduate Research

Head teacher,
Bablake School

School of Philosophy, Religion, and History of


Science
University of Leeds
[email protected]
[email protected]

Dan Ronson
Owner and Director, Icycl UK

of

Leeds

[email protected]

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