Background

A Level student taking a gap year before university. Currently working as a kitchen porter across multiple venues with The Chestnut Group. Holding an EU passport (Swedish citizen), clean licence, and looking for seasonal work in the Alps this winter.

Job experience

• March 2025 - present
  Kitchen Porter
  Chestnut Group
  

  Essex, UK

  - Worked across three premium sites within The Chestnut Group, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to
  integrate quickly into different kitchen teams and workflows
  - Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments
  - Supported kitchen operations during busy service periods, contributing to the smooth running of back-of-
  house

• November 2024 - November 2024
  Work Experience
  BAE Systems
  

  Essex, UK

  - Gained valuable insights into how BAE Systems projects are conceptualised, designed, and developed
  through structured workflows.
  - Collaborated with peers on group activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
  - Independently researched and developed a UGV concept, focusing on technical feasibility and innovative
  design solutions in which I then presented the UGV project to peers and mentors, showcasing research
  findings, problem-solving approaches, and technical understanding.
  - Enhanced my ability to balance independent work with collaboration, reflecting the diverse skills required in
  real-world engineering projects

• March 2023 - March 2023
  Work Experience
  The Essex Golf and Country Club
  

  Essex, UK

  - Assisted restaurant & bar staff in taking orders, stocking, and cleaning.
  - Assisted hotel housekeeping in cleaning rooms and other hotel facilities.
  - Assisted reception staff in bookings for hotel, golf, and tennis facilities.
  - Gained diverse insights into various departments, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.

• September 2019 - July 2020
  Founder
  Essex Electronics Repair
  

  - Self-run electronics repair service set up during Year 7
  - Ran for approx. 1 year.
  - Gained sufficient knowledge in repairing electronics and managing a business as well as handling clientele.

Education

• The Sixth Form College Colchester
  A Levels
  

  2024 - 2026

  A Levels: Mathematics, Further Mathematics (AS), Physics, Computer Science