Mr.

Ryan K Selwyn
25 Elmore Avenue
Lee on the Solent
Hampshire
PO13 9EP

Monday 1st May 2017

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am applying for the position of Graduate Associate Erasmus &
Study Abroad, as advertised on The Solent Jobs Website, as I have
experience and interest in the employability field and helping
graduates get the best start from their degree.

I have currently finished my BA Honours in International tourism

management at Southampton Solent university, 2017. This course
encompasses a wide range of sectors; such as hospitality, tourism
and management. As part of my course I studied abroad for a year
in Canada and Finland, learning more about other cultures,
environments, geographical standards and business methods.
Having studied abroad, I can relate to international students needs
and viewpoints, having been in similar situations abroad myself.

Over three years, I have gained many transferable skills including

being adapt with Microsoft packages, being customer service
focused, presenting presentations, time management, organisation
and sharpening my ability to work both as part of a team and
independently. I can also see the importance of social media as a
multi functional tool for business and students alike.

In addition to this, I attended summer school in China, in response

to an offer from Southampton Solent university, that was available
to two students. Out of hundreds of applicants who had to write a
summary of why they should be selected and supplied with a
recommendation from their professor, I was awarded a place and
feel I grew a large amount from the experience in terms of personal
development.

I have completed an Introduction into Psychology degree with the

Open University and a Business course with the learning training
provider PETA, studying business structure, organisational
behaviour, team behaviour, Branding, Report writing, Marketing and
communication. Both on a national and international scale, as such I
understand the importance of data protection and upholding a
positive company image at all times.

I volunteer regularly and have done for many years, I have

volunteered for many companies including the Hampshire Home
Library Service, Citizens Advice Bureau, Sue Ryder and Blue Cross to
name a few. The skills I have acquired in the roles, include customer
handling and service, health and safety, procedural regulations,
being adapt with money and self organisation, also strong
communication skills with a variety of people at all levels.

In addition to this, I have worked for, Southampton Solent University

as a Student Ambassador, where communication skills both on and
offline, working as part of a team, time management and being
adaptable to varied events are key to the role.
Overall, I feel it must be understood that on a personal level; self
assessment, revaluation and improvement are a necessity.
Especially in industries that are constantly evolving; with the advent
of technology, new global markets and changing consumer values,
which are the fields that many graduates from the university will be
going into.

I understand you will have large amounts of correspondents to sort

through, so thank you for taking the time to read my covering letter.

Yours respectfully,

Ryan Kenneth Selwyn.

 Curriculum Vitae

Ryan Kenneth Selwyn

Tel: +44 02392 543828

Mob: +44 7956 991537
Email: ryans@hotmail.com

Profile
A hardworking, proactive, honest and self-motivated worker, who is able to deal with
different situations professionally and bring the highest standards to all jobs that are given
to him to complete, a fast learner, everything wanted in an employee he can deliver.

Skills and Abilities

Strong communication skills and customer handling
Outgoing, professional and friendly demeanour
Positive and effective speaker on the phone and in person.
Previous shop work and customer handling experience
A range of transferable workplace skills

Education
September 2014- Present
Southampton Solent University International Tourism Management
This Tourism course encompasses the following and more: working in the leisure culture of
this and many other countries, working as a team and individually, understanding business
practices and management. Currently I have been to China, Canada, America, Germany,
Estonia, Finland, Greece, Abu-Dhabi and Holland.
Mar 2014-Mar 2014
Citizens Advice Bureau CAB Work experience
Assistant Administrator
Working as part of the busy office environment of the citizens advice, bureau, undertaking
various admin duties, such as filing, helping to set up meetings and working with the new
computer system at the company.

September 2013 April 2014

PETA Limited
Learning training provider
Previously studied a foundation course in BTEC Level 2, first diploma in business which
entails: Presentations, displaying work to both small and large groups of fellow peers as well
as studying a range of business related topics, including: How to start a Business, Branding
and Finance which are graded by assignments.
Mar 2008 to Sep 2008
Solent Pet Supplies
Pet Shop Assistant - Work Experience
Using the till, serving customers, stock arranging and taking as well as cleaning duties.

Home-schooled education 2007- 2011

Qualifications

Subject: Grades:
BTEC Level 2, first diploma in business Six-pass, merit and distinction grade.
English functional skills level 2 Passed
OU introduction into Psychology course (Level 1) Passed
Health and Safety Award NVQ (Level 1) Passed
Functional Skills Qualification in (ICT) (Entry 3) Passed
Bronze Art Award Passed

Employment/Work History

September 2014-present
Southampton Solent University
Student Ambassador When required

Duties are varied and include: Till handling, Customer handling, Cleaning, Merchandise
display, Memorizing important information and Strong communication skills.

July 2014-December 2014

Mitchells and Butlers
Catering Assistant - Part Time

Duties include: Food handling and preparation, cleaning using a number of various chemicals,
making appealing visual food displays as well as various other jobs as part of the kitchen
team.

April 2012 April 2013

Jubilee House NHS
Catering Assistant - Part Time

Food Preparation, cleaning duties and working as part of the kitchen staff, this was shift work
that also included answering general quires from those visiting the premises and managing
hygiene standards as well as the produce itself.

Voluntary work:

Mar 2014-Sept 2014

Requested focus group member
Working with the Hampshire libraries GAIN (Gosport Advice and information network)
project, offering ideas and support to the projects conception and working with a varied range
of local organizations.

Sep 2012 to Present

Home Library Service Worker
Selecting, Delivering and Distributing library books, to those unable to travel out of their own
homes. Communicating with customers, responding to their views on the books and service
received. Also making sure they are aware of everything available to them and get the
support they need.

Jun 2011 to Jan 2012

Sue Ryder Shop Assistant
Stock/inventory taking, serving customers, cleaning and displaying items.

Personal Information
Interests: My interests are: Traveling, cooking, reading, history and stargazing.
My hobbies are: Writing, volunteering, bowling, tennis and pool, to name a few.

Referees: Available on request.