Rob Burton

Weeks Work Experience Understudy

498 followers

Somerton Park, South Australia, Australia

Connect with Rob Burton to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Rob Burton to Send Message

Connect

Timeline
About me
Bid Manager at BAE Systems
Education
- St. Crispin's Sixth Form
  2012 - 2015
- St. Crispin's Secondary School
  2007 - 2012
- University of Portsmouth
  2015 - 2019
  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mathematics for Finance and Management
  Activities and Societies: University of Portsmouth's Athletics Society: - Club Treasurer - Tour Secretary University of Portsmouth's 5 & 7a-side football leagues. Degree focused on studying the mathematical principles and techniques used in financial management including statistics, financial mathematics, accounting and calculus. • It gives an understanding of statistics and operational research and their applications in finance and investment modelling.• The computing aspect gives an intricate knowledge of the software processes and computer packages used in financial problem solving e.g. Python, Minitab and MapleT.A.• This degree also… Show more Degree focused on studying the mathematical principles and techniques used in financial management including statistics, financial mathematics, accounting and calculus. • It gives an understanding of statistics and operational research and their applications in finance and investment modelling.• The computing aspect gives an intricate knowledge of the software processes and computer packages used in financial problem solving e.g. Python, Minitab and MapleT.A.• This degree also provides the management ideas relating to the monitoring and control of a business’s finances and profitability.• Coursework provides the opportunity for presentations to help increase confidence in public speaking. • It also involves group projects such as the investment appraisal project in accounting, where each group must evaluate several investment appraisals and choose the best one based on the level of risk and highest return. Show less
Experience
- DHL Supply Chain
  May 2011 - May 2011
  Weeks Work Experience Understudy
  Work experience placement in which I was given the opportunity to work in the HR, Marketing, Administration and Finance departments of DHL supply chain.This gave me valuable experience working in a formal business environment and confirmed my desire for a career in finance and business management.Whilst working in the Finance department, I helped create a database calculating the price of air-travel for corporate employees and finding the cheapest route to destinations.Work in other departments gave me experience dealing with people from different cultures and overcoming language barriers, which greatly improved my communication skills. Show less
- Click-Fit LTD
  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
  Labroom Assistant
  Weekend job assisting lab technicians make dental retainers using machinery in a laboratory, following hygiene guidelines and deep cleaning the lab weekly.
- Greene King
  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
  Bartender
  Part time work during sixth form and during university holidays.Working as part of a team and involved in managerial/supervisory roles such as stock control and till counts.I could delegate tasks and handle customer complaints, as I was trusted with a supervisor’s key allowing me to perform refunds and discounts etc. which shows responsibility and trustworthiness as these roles could be abused by unscrupulous employees.
- Spice Island Inn
  May 2016 - Aug 2017
  Bartender/Waiter
- Network Rail
  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
  Finance Placement Student
- Intelligent Data Collection
  Sept 2019 - Jan 2022
  - Senior Business Development Coordinator
    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
  - Business Development Coordinator
    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
  - Project Coordinator
    Sept 2019 - Sept 2020
- Serco
  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
  Bid Coordinator
- BAE Systems
  Jul 2022 - Jan 2025
  Bid Manager
- BAE Systems Australia
  Jan 2025 - now
  Bid Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Biology A-Level
  OCR
  Aug 2015
- UK Driving Licence
  Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
  Oct 2013
- Mathematics A-Level
  AQA
  Aug 2015
- Business A-Level
  AQA
  Aug 2015
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by National Trust on Jun 2010
  Associated with Rob Burton