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Grace Wheeler

Grace Wheeler

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  • About me

    Business Sales Consultant at Peninsula UK

  • Education

    • Denstone College

      2015 - 2019

      Activities and Societies: Netball team, Duke of Edinburgh award (Silver and Gold), SSAFA Midlands 30:30

    • American School of Bombay

      2014 - 2015

      Activities and Societies: Volleyball, basketball, Community and Social Responsibility Programme (CSR) I studied at the American School of Bombay for 12 months when my family relocated to India. Studying at an international school gave me a new appreciation for culture, new world perspectives and personal growth opportunities. Students were encouraged to take part in community service opportunities - I volunteered in a project in Dharavi slum, where I taught young children how to speak English.

    • University of Birmingham

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

      Activities and Societies: Future Leaders Certificate, Business society, Netball Modules for this course include: Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Research and Analysis, and Marketing Communications, the last of which gave me the opportunity to speak to live clients about a class-based project that I was working on.In March I participated in the FLC Digital Asset Day, a workshop in which my team developed a prototype for an app that addressed environmental challenges that we are currently facing. This June I will also be putting my FLC knowledge to the test… Show more Modules for this course include: Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Research and Analysis, and Marketing Communications, the last of which gave me the opportunity to speak to live clients about a class-based project that I was working on.In March I participated in the FLC Digital Asset Day, a workshop in which my team developed a prototype for an app that addressed environmental challenges that we are currently facing. This June I will also be putting my FLC knowledge to the test, acting as a consultant on a live company project. Show less

    • The University of Manchester

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree Criminology 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Criminology society, German society Final year modules including: Crime Mapping (an introduction to GIS and spatial analysis), Youth, Crime and Justice, the Criminal PsychopathDissertation title: Millennials: A Generational Study of Extreme Imprisonment Public Perceptions

  • Experience

    • Global NLP Conference India

      Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
      Volunteer moderator

      I was one of 6 volunteer moderators at the virtual Global NLP Summit in March this year. I moderated zoom calls for speakers to share their experience and training with the NLP community. Though only two days long, I found the conference to be a highly enriching experience, and will use what I learnt as a way to improve my personal development and communication.

    • No5 Barristers'​ Chambers

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
      Mini Pupillage

      During my mini-pupillage, I shadowed a barrister for a week who handled family and criminal cases. I attended hearings at Birmingham Crown Court and Worcester Magistrates' Court, taking attendance notes for cases and interacting with clients.

    • Buckles Solicitors LLP

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
      Work Experience

      I spent a week shadowing the Head of the Family Department during my week with Buckles. I shadowed client interviews, read files, drafted documents, attended team meetings and visited different offices. I even attended a networking breakfast!

    • St Philips Chambers

      Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
      Mini Pupillage

      I spent a few days shadowing a barrister during my reading week. I went to Warwick Crown Court, Derby Crown Court and Stafford Crown Court. I observed mentions, sentences and a cross-examination. I was even given the opportunity to speak to a Judge.

    • Salesforce

      Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
      Work experience

      I participated in the 3-week self-led online work experience programme: Salesforce Fundamentals 2022. It is through this that I developed my understanding of customer relationship management (CRM), time management (as I participated alongside my Masters degree) and honed skills that I hope to apply to a real-life business context in the near future.

    • Hoar Cross Hall Spa Hotel

      Mar 2023 - Nov 2023
      Food And Beverage Assistant

      Worked in the front of house team at Hoar Cross Hall to deliver personalised customer experiences to hotel and spa guests and encourage customer retention. Responsibilities included: hosting, taking orders, food running, taking payments, handling complaints, ensuring restaurants were kept clean and tidy, team cohesion, building rapport with customers and upselling, to name a few. I believe that my versatility and ability to offer personalised customer experiences has prepared me for my next role as a sales consultant. Show less

    • University of Birmingham

      Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
      Consultancy Project

      Recently participated in a 2-week consultancy project within Birmingham Business School and for Siemens Mobility - the culmination of a 9-month extra-curricular project undertaken to develop my intercultural competence and emotional intelligence as I prepare to graduate and enter the workplace.

    • Sonin App Development

      Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
      Marketing Project

      Recently participated in a three-month remote internship as part of my dissertation summer project. I worked closely with the senior leadership team to apply my industry knowledge to a professional setting.

    • Peninsula UK

      Dec 2023 - now
      Business Sales Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications