Rob Burton

Rob Burton

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  • 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
      National TrustAssociated with Rob Burton