Mitchell Williams153 Robinson Street, Tooting, LondonM: 07397315263. E: mitchellktwilliams@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-williams-9b1013b8

Personal Profile

I am a 21 old year old New Zealander, currently living in London, on the 2 year, tier 5 youth mobility visa. Originally from a dairy farming upbringing, I was educated with a business orientated bachelor of AgriCommerce degree, for which I achieved favorable results in. Academically and in the work place, I strive to apply myself to the best of my ability, continually look to take opportunities to improve myself and present myself as a leader. I pride myself on being punctual, organized and hardworking in any situation, which my references will testify too. Outside of work, I look to take advantage of every moment, with my life revolving around travel, playing sports and socializing with my friends and family.

Education and Training

Massey University: 2013-2015- Achieved a Bachelor of AgriCommerce, majoring in International Agribusiness- Attained a high B+ GPA (2:1 class)

Work experience 

Mainfreight Logistics Highbrook: January 2016 – September 2016Role: Graduate StoremanIn this role I worked in a warehouse, learning the logistics trade as a graduate. I worked in a fast paced, high pressure, dangerous but rewarding team environment. Within this job role, I was required to carry out involved data entry, team leadership, customer service and communicating with others in the workplace. This helped develop skills such as communication, time management and allowed me to work on my interpersonal skills.

Rigter dairy farms: November 2014- February 2015Role: Farm assistantIn this role I worked on for a dairy farming family, assisting with the day to day running of dairy farming activities. Whilst on the farm, my roles ranged from milking cows, to driving tractors and trailers and assisting the farms owners with general farm operational work. These job functions allowed me to improve on working independently, experience abnormal working hours and become accustomed to manual labour.

Fonterra: December 2012- February 2013, November 2013 – February 2014Role: Process assistantAcross the two summers I worked for Fonterra, my main role was assisting in the process of milk powder production. This required me to help pour ingredients, work in a demanding team environment with small margins for errors. Being my first ever job, this role allowed me to learn the importance of responsibility, organization and the benefits of communication within a team.

Professional Development

- Attended DairyNZ personal development workshops to focus on how to be successful in the workplace and improve my interpersonal skills.

- Attended Mainfreight graduate development courses to improve leadership qualities. - Currently hold New Zealand Counter Balance, Reach and Picker licenses.

Personal Achievements

- Awarded a Fonterra scholarship and summer student position after college.- DairyNZ scholarship recipient 2013 – 2015.- Massey University College of Business Captains Club scholarship recipient for 2013.- Awarded the Massey University College of Business Deans list for academic excellence

and Massey University College of Science Merit list for academic excellence in 2013- Te Aroha College 2012 Dux and General Excellence award

Sporting Achievements

- Completed Auckland Xterra off-road half marathon series 2016- Completed my first marathon in March 2016- Member of Massey University men’s 1st division Hockey team 2013-2014- Te Aroha College cross country champion 2008-2012- Member of Auckland University PassMasters Hockey team 2016

Leadership Roles

- Treasurer of the Massey University Hockey Club for 2014. - Treasurer of the Te Aroha College Student Council for 2012- Te Aroha College hockey boys and mixed team captain 2011-2012

Interests and hobbies

My personal time revolves around playing sports such as hockey, squash, and golf whilst I follow sports such as cricket and basketball closely. As of this year I started running again, competing in both marathon and half marathon events. Through September to November I travelled throughout Europe this year whilst my family has hosted a number of AFS exchange students from many parts of the world. Alongside these pursuits, I also enjoy reading, hunting and skiing.

References are available upon request.