Ben Quiligotti

Experience

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  Northpoint Ltd

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  Finance Assistant

  Ongoing summer work at the UK’s market leaders in powder coating solutions Drafted replies to client concerns, working closely with senior management Strengthened computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel

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  University of St Andrews

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  Part of the ‘Widening Participation’ team responsible for encouraging interaction between the University and the local community Participated in the HSBC ‘Think Global Act Local’, travelling to primary schools in the Fife area to help pupils complete various interactive tasksBuilt close relationships with students and staff to help pupils successfully complete projects Tutored a team of 7 second year students after successfully completing an enterprise and creativity class the previous year Facilitated discussion and mediated between the group without actively participating in the project Created an inclusive and supportive team environment where students could share and act upon their ideas

  • Ambassador

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Tutor

    Sept 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Scottish Romanian Language Link

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Volunteer Language Trainer

  Selected as part of a small team of students to teach English to children across Romania Developed communication skills by teaching students from a range of different backgrounds with varied abilities and fluency in English Strengthened organisational and time management skills when planning lessons Collaborated with other teachers to produce creative and engaging lessons

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  University of St Andrews Law Society

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Treasurer

  Strengthened organisational skills by coordinating trips to various law firms across the UK Developed public speaking skills, presenting to members on career routes into the legal profession Worked proficiently with Microsoft Excel in the upkeep of society accounts

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  The Saint newspaper

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Sales Director

  Managed a team of 10 people responsible for advertisement sales at St Andrew’s largest student publication Built close relationships with local, national and international businesses to fund paper printing costs Worked to strict deadlines collaborating with editorial team to produce a professional publication read by over 2000 students

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  Anthony Nolan

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Student Volunteer

  Volunteer work for the UK’s largest blood cancer charity and bone marrow registerTrained as a councillor signing people on to the stem cell register Organised fundraising events raising over £500

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  Teach First

  Aug 2014 - now

  English Teacher

  Selected for one of the UK’s leading graduate recruitment programmes to teachEnglish in a challenging school within England or Wales2 year programme working towards PGCE qualification in year one and a masters in education in year two Collaborate closely with Teach First partners to tackle educational disadvantage around the UK

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  Our Lady's RC High School

  Sept 2017 - now

  Assistant Faculty Leader of English