Verity McVey

Experience

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  Young Enterprise UK

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2015

  Managing Director

  As Managing Director of Herb House, our Young Enterprise Company selling grow-your-own herb kits, the Young Enterprise experience was invaluable. From managing twelve girls to develop an award winning company I developed my leadership skills as well as strong people management skills. Herb House were awarded with ‘Company of the Year 2015’ for our area and ‘Best Company Report’, which I was especially proud of since I wrote the report; along with winning the ‘Environmental Award’ in the quarter finals of the national competition. Young Enterprise provided me with vital business experience, from dealing with the public to negotiating sales contracts with a corporate client (garden centre chain). Show less

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  Cisco

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  Work Experience

  Taking part in the Cisco A-Level Work Experience Programme has proved invaluable in forming an understanding of the workplace and developing my presentation skills. We shadowed employees during their day and learned details about different types of technology and how they could be used in a work environment. Furthermore, presenting to our peers and Cisco professionals in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ type scenario, which we won, helped me develop my presentation skills, teamwork skills and leaderships skills as I was nominated by our team to manage the process. Show less

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  Camp Alleghany

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2022

  Leadership Program Coordinator

  My time as a camp counsellor at Camp Alleghany has been a true learning experience in all aspects. I teach girls from ages 8-16 as well as living with a group of girls under my direct supervision. As a senior counsellor supervising, and mentoring camp counsellors under my unit, Alleghany has allowed me to develop my leadership and communication skills. Working at Alleghany truly enhanced my appreciation for teamwork and how working together can make all the difference in a high pressure environment. Show less

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  Crew Clothing Company

  Oct 2016 - May 2019

  Sales Assistant

  Working as a sales assistant at Crew has truly allowed me to develop my interpersonal relations even more with both my team and customers. This role has enabled me to increase my knowledge in customer service and has taught me highly useful visual merchandising skills.

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  The Open University

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Student Recruitment and Support Advisor, Corporate and Partnerships Team

  Provide distanced support for students looking to pursue education within the Open University.

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  Telos Partners

  Sept 2022 - now

  Pathfinder Consultant