Kyle Thackery

Tel: 07986524316
E-mail: kylethackery@hotmail.com
68 Bowman Street, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE8 9PO
5 Old Street, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 9HB

Education & Qualifications

2009 - Present University of Leeds: B.A Politics
Subjects studied include: British and European Politics, Politics and International Relations of Pacific Asia,
Freedom, Power and Democracy, Contemporary Development Issues and Foreign Policy Analysis.
Developed written communication skills, as assessment has required intensive independent research, critical
analysis and an understanding of theoretical approaches in political science.
In class presentations have developed my confidence, oral communication, and I.T skills.
Currently expecting to obtain first-class honours.

2004 2008 Ashbury Community College, Leicester

3 A-Levels: Chemistry (C), Maths (A), Sociology (A).
1 AS-Level: Sports Studies (A).
10 GCSEs: 5 A*s, 5 As, including Maths and English.

Skills Profile
Communication & Presentational
As part of the Student Associates Scheme I was required to work with individual students on a one-to-one basis
and explain problems to them in a friendly and understandable manner.
As a team leader on a busy restaurant floor, communication to fellow staff members was key.
At university I have had to articulate ideas to a high standard in both written and verbal forms. For example, in-
class presentations have greatly improved my ability to deliver information in a confident and assured manner.

Organisation and Time Management

When participating in the Step into Sport scheme at college I devised and ran classes that needed consciousness
planning to assure that the children I worked with were constantly enthusiastic and well-motivated.
Working as a model has required extensive travelling often at very short notice, meaning that I have constantly
had to be ahead on my school and university work.
My degree demands independent learning that requires effectively managing my own time and working to
various deadlines for different pieces of assessment.

Research & Analytical

As part of my degree I have had to gather lots of information from numerous sources before critically
evaluating their use when constructing arguments in essays. For example, my 4000 word essay on the EUs
foreign policy contained 33 sources, varying from academic journal articles, academic books, reports from the
European Council, as well as newspaper and magazine articles. I have been successful in this area, shown my
current first-class results.
Work as a student intern at the University of Leeds required researching the links between degrees and
employability. This included surveying alumni and interpreting the data to produce charts and reports,
something that greatly improved my analytical skills.

Team Work
Group work at university has required the tasks set to be shared and the findings to be collated in an efficient
and effective manner, whilst ensuring that all members participate. For example, an assessed presentation on
the US Congress with two peers involved going away and conducting our separate research, meeting to discuss
our findings and producing a powerpoint presentation, allocating roles for the presentation in the process.
As a student intern I worked closely with two other students on planning, researching and analysing the project
and the findings. Some tasks were produced individually, such as the suggestions from the findings, whilst
some tasks involved all three of us, such as the mock interviews we filmed.
Innovation, Leadership and Cultural Awareness
On the Students Associates Scheme I developed leadership and presentational skills by planning and delivering
lessons within a set time frame, respective of deadlines. Additionally, as part of the schemes Aim Higher
programme, I raised awareness of higher education for students by holding sessions with students and using my
own experiences to demonstrate such opportunities.
My degree requires formulating original ideas within essay writing with includes fusing academic ideas with
my own to create structured arguments. This includes staying on top of current affairs to ensure I can articulate
any new information in an informed manner.

Employment History
May/June 2011 Student Intern, University of Leeds, Leeds
One of three students chosen out of 600 who had the opportunity to work on a two week project linking
research skills and employability within the school of Politics and International Studies.

June 2010 Teaching Assistant, Student Associates Scheme, Leicester

A three week programme working with GCSE and A level students at a comprehensive school, which
developed organisational, leadership and presentational skills by planning and delivering lessons within a set
time frame, respective of deadlines.

February 2009 - December 2010 Waiting/Bar Staff, MJ Recruitment Agency, Leicester

Part of a catering team that works at various events such as sporting venues, the Chelsea Flower Show and
private weddings. Increased skills from all areas of catering, such as teamwork, extensive use of tills, customer
interaction and silver service waiting on tables.

November 2006-Present Model, Select Model Management, London

Working for a London based modelling agency in the UK, Europe and the United States. The extensive
travelling has developed time-management and organisational skills. I have shown a practical and professional
approach to an ever-changing working environment.

October 2006 - May 2008, March 2010-October 2010, June 2011-Present: Barman/Waiter The Castle
Hotel, Leicester
Working in a busy pub/restaurant environment has enhanced my interpersonal skills with customers and other
members of staff.

Other Achievements
I am a very keen sportsman, having represented Leicestershire at both football and cricket up until the age of
17. I have also been on tour to America with an England football representative side.
I enjoy making a contribution to the local community, and in the past have volunteered for the Childrens
Society, and the Alzheimers Society, as well as being a blood donor.
At university I have been involved in the Leeds Action volunteering society, which has included volunteering
at a local care home, bonding with the residents.
Participating in the peer mentoring and the Step into Sport schemes at Groby Community College involved
holding in a position of responsibility as well as being innovative and approachable in a formal environment.

Referees

Dr Andrew Smith, POLIS Department, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, a.l.smith@leeds.ac.uk

Matthew Graceson, MJ Recruitment, 16 Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6QH, Ashbury Matt@mjrecruitment.com