Owen Cooper

Experience

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  The Cover Bridge Inn

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2019

  Food Server

  During my A level studies I worked at a local pub in the Yorkshire Dales. This role involved guiding guests through dining room and providing needed assistance. Here, I often worked in highly pressured environments. I Supported other areas of the restaurant in set up, clean-up, prep work and equipment maintenance. Furthermore, I identified items in stock for first use to decrease waste and profit loss. My main responsibility as a waiter was to welcome guests with a personable attitude and check on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course. Show less

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  Scotts Wright Solicitors

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Work Placement

  During a period of work experience whilst studying for my A-level exams, I worked at a legal firm specialising in Property Law and Wills and Probate. This role involved me assisting a solicitor to ensure that he had all of the correct files up to date for his clients. This role also gave me the opportunity to engage in extra research on relevant legislative provisions and to sit in on meetings with clients. Doing this, gave me a taste of what working in practice is like. Here was where I first experienced a legal practice environment and was ultimately where my desire to work in this industry started. Show less

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  House Of Tides

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Food Runner

  Upon moving to Newcastle for university, I started working at a Michelin Star restaurant (House of Tides). This job involved running food up to the restaurant during busy shifts, serving snacks in the bar area (prior to guests dining in the upstairs restaurant), helping bar and restaurant staff with tasks, and prepping the kitchen with the necessary equipment the kitchen staff needed for the shift. Overall, we as food runners were the cogs needed for the business to operate smoothly. This role significantly enhanced by people skills and gave me the opportunity to work in a team environment. Show less

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  Morrisons

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Customer Service Assistant

  Key worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. Main role involved delivering a high standard service of picking and packing Amazon Prime shopping orders for customers. Other responsibilities and roles include replenishment of stock and assisting in-shop customers with their needs.

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  Newcastle University

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

  On the 19th November 2022 I was an open day guide representing Newcastle University. I conducted tours in the Newcastle Law School to prospective students and gave them an insight into what studying law at Newcastle is like. During the final year of my undergraduate degree, I worked with Newcastle University as a student ambassador on one of the open days for speculative students. Here, I helped students and their families navigate their way around campus and provided insight into life at the university.

  • Open Day Guide

    Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Open Day Guide

    Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Citizens Advice

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Citizens Advice Volunteer

  Invested social value into the local community by providing free advice, and by giving referrals to other services when appropriate.Developed client-interviewing skills and interpersonal skills by speaking to people abouttheir problems (legal and non-legal).Enhanced communication skills by implementing legal knowledge gained from university in a practical setting and conveying complicated jargon into accessible language for clients.Demonstrated attention to detail through writing clear and concise advice letters for clients. Show less

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  DWF

  Sept 2023 - now

  Real Estate Paralegal
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  Zero Gravity

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  Student Mentor

  I am a mentor for year 12 and 13 students wishing to pursue Law at undergraduate level.My roles and responsibilities are: meeting with my mentee every week to (1) go through any concerns they are having with their A-level subjects and exams, and (2) help students with applications for university courses

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  Muckle LLP

  Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

  Vacation Scheme

  Completed a 5-day vacation scheme, meeting various people in the business and engaging in various tasks across different departments such as Agricultural Real Estate, Real Estate, Corporate, Employment, Disputes and Construction.