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Daniel Mcallister: Personal Profile

Daniel McAllister is a second year Business Management student at the University of Sheffield seeking a career in marketing. He has work experience in retail, hospitality, and event planning. As Management Society Social Representative, he organizes social events for 1500 students. He has strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organization skills developed through his education and extracurricular activities.

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Daniel Mcallister: Personal Profile

Daniel McAllister is a second year Business Management student at the University of Sheffield seeking a career in marketing. He has work experience in retail, hospitality, and event planning. As Management Society Social Representative, he organizes social events for 1500 students. He has strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organization skills developed through his education and extracurricular activities.

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Daniel McAllister

Mobile: 07792012519
E-mail: [email protected]
Home Address: 80 Alexandra Road, Stoneclough, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1HW
Term Address: 449 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PT

Personal Profile
I am currently studying Business Management at the University of Sheffield and my aim is to work for
a well established organization in their marketing division. I am looking for a challenging and
rewarding environment which will enable me to strive to exceed expectations and to develop and
progress my career to its full potential. I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to
problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion. In short, I am reliable, trustworthy,
hardworking and eager to learn and have a genuine interest in marketing.

Education
University of Sheffield: (Sept 2009 – Present)
BA Business Management (2:1 expected)
Main Subjects: Business Economics, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting,
Business Statistics, Management Information Systems, Operations and Supply Chain Management,
Consumer Behaviour, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and Business Law.

Bolton School Boys’ Division Sixth Form: (Sept 2006 – Jun 2008)
A Level AS Level
B - Economics A – General Studies
B - History B – Business Studies
B - French

Bolton School Boys’ Division: (Sept 2001 - Jun 2006)


2 A*s – French, German
6 A’s – History, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Geography
2 B’s – Maths, Physics

Employment and Experience


University of Sheffield (May 2010 – Present)
Management Society Social Representative
Duties and responsibilities: Member of the ManSoc committee responsible for securing sponsorship to
fund social events. Elected position with the responsibility of organizing University social events both
locally and overseas for circa 1500 students. This involves building a strong social network with local
bars/nightclubs and includes negotiating deals/offers and promoting all events. I also provide peer
support to students experiencing difficulty adopting the Management course.

Rough Hill, Sheffield (October 2010 – Present)


Part Time Staff
Duties and responsibilities: Responsible for promoting Rough Hill events in Sheffield i.e. selling tickets,
building up guest lists and leafleting. An energetic and enthusiastic team member.

Body & Solar LTD, Bolton (June 2008 – Sep 2009)


Part Time Staff
Duties and responsibilities: Working behind the cashiers desk and interacting with customers.
Responsible for ordering new stock and maintaining shop cleanliness.
J2 Bar and Nightclub, Bolton (Feb 2007 – Jul 2007)
Part Time Bar Staff
Duties and responsibilities: Responsible for handling cash sales in a busy environment and maintaining
stock levels on a timely basis. An active team member, able to use own initiative.

Bolton School Arts Centre, Bolton (Sep 2006 – Jan 2007)


Part Time Bar Staff
Duties and responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service and a smart
appearance. Delivering silver service waiting tables and replenishing stock levels. An active, polite and
energetic team member.

Skills
Communication – Developed strong written and verbal communication skills through undertaking
assignments on my degree. Additionally, I write about upcoming society events associated with the
management society in weekly newsletters as well as doing lecture shout-outs to circa 300 people.
Leadership – Whilst at sixth form, I was voted to be the vice captain of my House. This involved
making important decisions on team selections for House Days and taking charge of many House
Assemblies in an effort to keep the House motivated.
Negotiation – As social representative for the management society, I regularly have to negotiate
deals/offers with bars/nightclubs for events which I have organised for management students. It also
involves liaising with fellow students identifying their wants and striving to achieve them.
Organisation – In my role as a volunteer for the Lego Construction Club, it is crucial that I am able
to follow the necessary daily routines as required, whilst having the flexibility and understanding to
respond to the individual needs of the children.
Project management – As the student representative for the management society, I have an
obligation to organise 8 socials for the year including a trip to Amsterdam for management students.
Advocacy – As a collector for Barnardo’s Children’s Charity, I was involved in raising awareness of
the personal and social needs of children in poverty. As a member of Sheffield Oxfam Group, I
campaign to improve the lives of those suffering from poverty.

Interests and Activities


 National Shares for Schools Competition finishing 3rd nationally and 1st in the North Division.
 Currently completing the Sheffield Graduate Award.
 Member of the Sheffield Oxfam Group.
 Collected money for Barnardo’s Children’s Charity.
 Member of Sheffield Volunteering for Lego Construction Club – Working with the children and
parents to construct Lego models in schools.
 Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 5 Piano, Drum Kit Grade 2.
 Member of Bolton School’s senior football team 2001-2008.
 Vice-House captain of Chorley House Bolton School Boys’ Division.
 School monitor – Responsible for helping with the running of the school.

Additional Information
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Windows XP, as well as
being a regular user of the internet. Typing speed of 67wpm average.
Language Skills: French (intermediate), German (intermediate).
Other: 20 years old. Hold a current drivers licence. Car owner. Non smoker.

References: References available on request.

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