Matthew Stretton

Experience

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  Walgreens Boots Alliance

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Work Experience

  •Presented the relative merits of different retailers’ pricing and merchandising approaches after having completed a competitor audit of the Suncare category, requiring effective observation, data analysis and category understanding. •Attention to detail was key to ensure accurate competitor data was captured, to inform future decision making within the category. •Constructed a succinct and persuasive argument to effectively present my findings to the team using Excel and PowerPoint.

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  Walgreens Boots Alliance

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Work Experience

  •Introduction to the critical success factors for introducing major change programmes into other cultures and the ability to observe a project tracking meeting between the UK programme lead and his Mexican counterpart. •Worked with the Diversity & Inclusion Manager to understand the hidden and subtle impact of gender in the language used in policies, advertising, business and products. This sparked my future interest in gender equality in sports.

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  Sheffield Hallam University

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2021

  BA Human Geography (Ind) Graduate - Upper Second-Class Honours

  •Exploration of cultures, economies, and societies worldwide, allowing for in-depth study into how humans interact with and are affected by their environments.•Dissertation: An Exploratory study into the extent to which the London 2012 Olympics were the catalyst in enabling greater gender equality within Boxing in England: •Extensive critical analysis of existing literature and secondary data enabled clear and evidenced recommendations to inform future post-COVID research.

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  Actividades Formativas (Activa)

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  English Language Assistant

  •Developing my communication and teaching skills with students aged 4 to 9 years required an innovative and flexible approach and the ability to build rapport quickly.•Successfully adapting to a new culture and language gave me the confidence to enjoy stepping outside my comfort zone to embrace new opportunities.

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  British Council

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  English Language Assistant

  •Enhanced my cross-cultural awareness, communication, and coaching skills by teaching English to students aged 11 to 17 years. •Demonstrated initiative in proactively adjusting my teaching approach to meet differing needs and developing and delivering engaging lessons.•Displayed adaptability, drive, and effective application of my human geography degree by successfully integrating, understanding, and performing in a new culture.

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  NHS

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  Medical Receptionist

  •Developed my problem-solving skills by quickly analysing the patient's issue and generating a clear and concise care plan in relation to their health concern.•Elevated my emotional intelligence by supporting those in need and evaluating how best I could improve their journey to better health.•Effectively communicated with the multiple departments within the NHS to ensure a smooth experience for each patient.•Developed, applied and shared my IT skills to aid the digital transformation of the Practice. Show less

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  NHS Resolution

  Mar 2024 - now

  Junior Case Manager