Malika Ahmed

83, Waterside,Peartree Bridge,Milton Keynes,

Bucks,MK6 3DE

07717825557 • 01908 606672 • malika.y.ahmed@hotmail.com

Personal statement

I am a student currently studying my first year of Media and Communication (BA) at Birmingham City University. I am specialising in New Media so know the basics on HTML and CSS coding, however learning to become more advanced. I am looking to develop my specialism even further so I can peruse a career in web design. I will be able to do this confidentially and quickly as I am a quick learner. Experience in working in pressured environments and can easily adapt to new environments, also confident when working with new people in a group or alone. I am a very motivated individual who is willing to try new things and I will settle into any workplace with confidence. I complete any given task to my optimum ability whether it is a group activity or an individual activity.

Key Skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Customer service orientated Strong leadership skills

Key Media Skills

Basic HTML skills Basic adobe Photoshop/InDesign skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Advanced IT skills (capable of using software such as Microsoft to an advanced level)

Employment History

Retail Assistant, BHS, Milton Keynes(August 2013 – July 2015)

Achievements and responsibilities:

Replenishing and restocking stock Team leader when there was limited management Managed one department of the store Dealt with customers face to face and over the phone Had to adapt to different customer needs and requirements Handled customer complaints Closed down the store Dealt with cashing up

Volunteering, Lovat Field, Milton Keynes(January 2013 (10 weeks’ volunteering))

Achievements and responsibilities:

Help and talked to retired citizens Helped them improve their IT skills

Retail Assistant, Superdrug, Milton Keynes(July 2012 (2 weeks’ work experience))

Achievements and responsibilities:

Replenishing and restocking the shop floor shelving Followed basic recovery instructions Learnt how to provide excellent customer service skills and hot to handle customers within

different senarios Learnt basic health and safety procedures

Education

Birmingham City University(September 2015 – Present)

Oakgrove Sixthform(September 2013 – June 2015)

A-levels: Media Studies – B Applied Business Studies – B IT – Distinction*

Oakgrove School(September 2008 – June 2013)

7 GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths and English

Hobbies & Interests

In the future I hope to become a professional web designed and learn coding to a more advanced level, trying out different languages. I am interesting in enhancing my skills in Photoshop and InDesign.

References

References are available upon request.