Greg Montgomery2D Ladykirk Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 1JW, UK

Email: gregmontg92@gmail.com

Mobile: +447534348452

Personal Profile

I am a recent graduate from the University of the West of Scotland with a 2:1 Honours degree in Business studies and I am very eager to use all of the theoretical knowledge of business management that I have gained and put it into a practical environment. I am a flexible, confident and self-motivated person who is able work reliably in a range of different environments.

Key Skills

Communication skills acquired through my work and university experience and my time spent in Germany as part of the Erasmus programme.

Efficient Learner which is demonstrated by my consistently high academic grades. Strong time-management shown by my voluntary work as a rugby coach while

working as well as also being in fulltime study. Initiative which was displayed in my willingness to travel to Germany to study the

language, both before and after my stay. Leadership and a strong motivator displayed in my captaincy of my local rugby

club as well as also being an active committee member.

Education

University of the West of Scotland; BA Business (Honours); September 2013 – Present

Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Obtained)

Key Subjects; International Trade and Sales, Enterprise and International Events Issues

Dissertation topic I will be researching into the concept of distributed leadership within Scottish Secondary Schools. 2:1 Achieved

I obtained my IBC whilst studying abroad in Munich for a semester which is an experience and achievement I am extremely proud of as I was able to meet a new, diverse group of colleagues

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and friends while at the same time experiencing a whole new way of life.

Modules Completed: International Business Certificate (IBC); International Trade and Sales (A, 100%), Strategic Management (A 100%), Global Communications (A 93%), Leading to High Performance (B 85%), Competitive Advantage (B 80%), German Intensive Course (77% B), International Finance Management (67% C).

There have been many different practical aspects of this degree such as; group work/dynamic, problem solving, research (both individual and group based research) planning and IT skills. These practical aspects were applied in the form of analytical reports, presentations and talking head videos.

Carrick Academy; August 2003 – June 2009. Highers Achieved; Mathematics (A), Chemistry (B), Modern Studies (B), English (B), Physical Education (C).

Employment

Asda Home Shopping Driver (Ayr) from April 2015- ongoing.

Care of van itself, ensure no damage was done to the vans, load/unload vans, keep products safe, delivered on time, return van on time, helpful, polite and courteous to customers. Department operates as a team but out in the van you operate as an individual on the stores behalf.

Warehouse Operator at Datec Technologies (2011-2013)

These tasks were carried out in a team environment so in order to avoid confusion constant communication was necessary as well as cooperation. We were extremely successful as there were very few discrepancies with our paperwork submitted considering we were distributing hundreds of tonnes per week.

Other Skills

I have a firm grasp of Microsoft office. German Language (with limited working proficiency)

Interests + Achievements

Keen sportsman who plays rugby on a weekly basis German Language and Culture which is exemplified by continual self-teaching of the language. Travelling, for business and pleasure Meeting new people and learning about different cultures Voluntarily I was a rugby coach for my local rugby clubs mini/midi section (5-11 year olds) every

summer since I was 18 purely for enjoyment as it enabled me to introduce young kids to a new sport.

Role of Student Erasmus Ambassador for UWS (one of several) in which I encourage fellow students to participate in the Erasmus programme.

*References are available on request in order to meet any specific requirements or points of interest.

*References are available on request in order to meet any specific requirements or points of interest.