Alex Willis

Full CV / Resume

EMPLOYMENT/ WORK EXPERINCE
Legal
Baker & McKenzie, London May 2015
2 week vacation scheme with time spent in the Dispute Resolution and EU Trade & Competition departments. Work included composing client advisory s, guidance reports, legal research and giving practice pitches.

Weightman’s Solicitors, London July 2014
Three days work experience with Weightman’s Solicitors working mainly in the Employment Law department. Work included legal research, reading cases and helping prepare guidance reports for clients.

Bristows LPC, London August 2014
Two day workshop at Bristows as an introduction to law. Activities included presentations from departments to demonstrate their role within the firm.

11 South Square, London July 2013
Work experience with inlectual property chambers at Grey’s Inn, London. Attended court and read over the skeleton arguments.


Non-Legal
Tyrrell’s Wood Golf Club, Headley April 2013- Present
Bar and waitress duties covering events such as AGMs, weddings, funerals and other social events, as well as day-to-day food and beverage service. Responsibilities included opening and closing of the bar and restaurant, service on both bar and restaurant and basic induction of new staff members.

Student Information Desk, University of Exeter September 2014- July 2015
Term time job in final year of university. Duties included dealing with a wide range of student enquiries involving accommodation, finances, directions, general university life and appointments.

International Welcome Team, University of Exeter September 2014
The team greeted new international students, arriving at the university during the first week of term and helped them settle in. Responsibilities included moving students into rooms, answering any problems or queries, administration of documents, giving tours and hosting welcome events.

Original Volunteers, Mexico May 2014
Voluntary work in Mexico teaching English to a range of ages. Responsibilities included making lesson plans, teaching lessons, creating activities and keeping the children entertained, as well as ensuring the older students were progressing with their language skills.

Compass Events, London
Waitress, bar and kitchen duties at the Wimbledon Championships and the KIA Oval.

David Lloyd Leisure, Epsom September 2010- April 2013
Lifeguard at a leisure facility. Duties included ensuring the pool area is safe and clean for members use and dealing with first aid emergencies.

SportsZone Holiday Club, Dorking July 2008- October 2010
Assisted running of a summer holiday sports club for children aged 5-14.


INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Academic: The Exeter Award
Mentor on the Biosciences Buddy Up Scheme
Dean’s Commendation, 2012- University of Exeter
Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Prize for Geography- City of London Freemen’s School
Extended Project, 2011- A
Biology British Olympiad, 2011- Commended
UK Senior Maths Challenge, 2010- Bronze Award
Personal: Sports- I enjoy playing sport and pushing myself. I play netball, touch rugby, tennis and I climb. I have represented Exeter University in netball and also at the University Touch Rugby Nationals this year. I have also represented the South West in the Touch Nationals 2015.
Travel- I enjoy travelling as much as possible and will take any opportunity to see new places. A highlight was a year studying abroad at Carleton University, Ottawa.
Other hobbies include cooking, reading and socialising in my spare time.