Jack Straker

Jack straker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Construction Management Student at Loughborough University - Currently in Final Year of Study

  • Education

    • Beths grammar school

      2019 - 2021
      A levels

      Activities and Societies: School Football Team Geography-A*Biology-APsychology-B

    • Beths grammar school

      2014 - 2019

      Activities and Societies: Duke of Edinburgh GCSEsEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathsBiologyChemistryPhysicsREGeographyHistoryGraphics Spanish

    • Loughborough university

      2021 - 2025
      Bsc construction construction engineering management
  • Experience

    • Orpington football club

      Aug 2018 - Sept 2021
      Sen football coach

      I was responsible for planning, coordinating and leading football sessions to special educational needs students as a part of a coaching team. This involved good inter-personal skills and patience to keep all parties interested with some sessions having as many as 40 people.

    • Jrl group ltd

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Construction manager

      I worked a variety of roles with my time at the One Thames City project (a £1 million a day project) with me primarily taking a role as a Fit-out Manager. This involved me completing these crucial processes of Internal Finishes management. - Survey, Checks and listing of outstanding works within Apartments.- Assigning outstanding works to relevant trade sub contractors and issuing to senior Manager for circulation.- Working as directed on Field View – (The Group QA System and snagging tool) Checking, raising and issuing outstanding works and defects accordingly to all relevant Trade contractors for their action.- Re checking /De snagging works raised on previous / earlier inspections.- Visual checks for final quality of Apartments due for locking up as finished. Sticking tape on areas deemed as defective paintwork and checking for any damage for a Magic man to address (Done just before final sparkle clean stage)- Participation / attendance in N8 Fit Out Trade Contractors Weekly meeting.- Participation / attendance in Project wide weekly Health and safety meetings.- Participation / attendance in Weekly Project Team meeting.- Have been present and able to take notes and photos on Client inspections and Walks of finished areas. Confident answering questions from the Client team and able to provide input due to knowledge gained. Show less

    • Loughborough university

      Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

      Involves being the representative and spokesperson for Loughborough touring round prospective students Communicate students thoughts to lecturers and higher ups. Involved in planning socials across the courses

      • Student Ambassador

        Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
      • Course representative

        Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
    • Loughborough students'​ union

      Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
      Social sec

      To work this role, I had to be voted on by my peers which required me to promote and share campaign posters with my hall, which worked as I was eventually voted on. This job entails having to plan, promote and execute events for people living within Royce with me successfully running many punch parties and club nights whilst still providing sober options to be inclusive for the 300+ people in the hall.Events include:-Freshers-Summer Ball-Winter Ball-Refreshers-Royce 100 (Charity Running Event)-St Freds Day-High tables-Poker Night-Pub quizzes-Salsa Nights Show less

    • Wiser academy

      Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
      Ambassador

      As 1 of the 200 students in the Wiser Academy, I play an integral part in helping some of the world's biggest brands attract the best soon-to-be graduates (these include L’Oréal, PA Consulting, Evercore, Frasers Group, Burberry, Softcat... just to name a few!).My role involves...- Promoting graduate roles, spring weeks and internships- Headhunting students- Setting up events (online and offline)- Giving invaluable feedback on the current student climateWiser’s mission is to change the way people think about work, and I'm here to help them achieve that mission.Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok (@wearewiseracademy) and for more info, drop me a message! Show less

    • Loughborough sport

      Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
      Football activator

      Involves running free football sessions for students

    • Fixr

      Nov 2022 - Jul 2023
      Fixr ambassador

      Promoting and planning events in collaboration with local clubs and societies

    • Wilder student fight night

      Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
      Fight night exec team member

      The role involves planning and operating the 1st Charity Student Fight Night in Loughborough. Other responsibilities include:- Promotion of event to potential fighters and attendees- Sourcing Partnerships- Time management and running of the boxing event

    • Isg

      Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
      Placement construction manager
    • Cushman & wakefield

      Jun 2024 - Jul 2024
      Building surveyor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fire marshal

      St john ambulance
      Jan 2024
    • Covid-19 setting up and operating a safe construction site v3

      Citb
      Oct 2021
    • Duke of edinburgh

      The duke of edinburgh's award
      Jun 2018
    • Communication, management and your own context - mooc

      The open university
    • Cscs white card

      Construction skills certification scheme (cscs)
      Aug 2025
    • Commercial awareness - mooc

      The open university
    • Smsts

      Citb
      Sept 2023
    • Ciob student member

      The chartered institute of building (ciob)
    • Climate change: transitions to sustainability - mooc

      The open university
    • Global construction summit attendee

      The chartered institute of building (ciob)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jack Straker
      Future Building Surveyor of the Year Finalist TargetjobsUK Apr 2024 Made it to the final 8 people chosen within the UK
    • Awarded to Jack Straker
      Fundraising Volunteer - 25h Cycling Challenge - Feb 2022 Was part of a team cycling for 25 continuous hours
    • Awarded to Jack Straker
      189 Miles ran in 2 weeks to raise money for NHS -