Cameron Martin07942891982 • c.martin.12@aberdeen.ac.uk

12 Peaks Court, Huntingdon, PE29 6XA

PROFILEAs a keen student of History and Philosophy, I have developed a highly enquiring mind and the ability to apply my intelligence so as to constantly improve myself. With a deep interest in raising my understanding of current affairs, economics (both national and international) and new ideas, I am driven to read a range of news sources. I believe in keeping updated to improve my understanding of what is influencing the world now and how these ideas can improve the ways in which I work

I come from a family with strong entrepreneurial instincts as my father and two of my uncles own their own businesses. I have spent time in my family business learning marketing and organisational skills and so have a good grasp of what makes businesses work. This is a key reason why I am seeking a graduate position in banking or finance as this provides me with the opportunity to further my interests in both economics and business affairs.

Whilst studying in the USA I found that I have a natural gift for making friends with people from different backgrounds and cultures to my own. I have firm friendships with people from several countries including the USA, Costa Rica, Norway and Korea and as a result I know that I have excellent interpersonal skills.

EDUCATIONBA (hons) History – Philosophy: University of Aberdeen (September 2012-June 2016)

Bachelor of Arts to be awarded in June 2016 82% Average - Upper second class hons.

Study Abroad: Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, USA (August 2014-May 2015) Average GPA 2.78 (on a 4.0 scale) or B- (Converts to upper second class hons. in United

Kingdom).

A-Levels: Hinchingbrooke Secondary School, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (Taken June 2012)Grade & Subject B History B Philosophy C Applied ICT

GCSE’s: Hinchingbrooke Secondary School, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (Taken June 2010)Subjects Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT,

History, Geography, French, Religious Studies (Half GCSE).

WORK EXPERIENCE Profitmore Limited Cambridge: March 2013-September 2013

Sales Assistanto My first part time job was at Mail Boxes etc. in Cambridge, which is one of the

businesses owned by my family’s company. This position involved a large degree

of product knowledge and contact with customers face to face and on the phone in the aim to create the best customer service experience.

o I have also picked up a good understanding of business processes and regulation as this business is regulated by HMRC under money laundering regulations and one of my responsibilities was to ensure that records and databases were up to date and met the standards.

Hinchingbrooke NHS Trust: March 2014-September 2015. Clerical Bank Assistant

o During my vacation breaks from the University of Aberdeen I worked at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in the Medical Records department. This role involved moving confidential records to different wards and treatment centres in the hospital from the Medical Records library.

COMPUTER SKILLS I am highly capable in the use of all Microsoft Office programs to create, analyse and

present information and knowledge. During my A level I learned to use Adobe Creative Suite applications to create websites

and other multimedia presentations. I am proficient in creating interactive websites through programming languages

including HTML. I am well versed in and active on Social Media platforms and understand how these work

and the influence they can have.

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCECAS 24 Programme: October 2010-July 2011

During my A level study, I targeted completing 24 hours of ‘Community Action Service’ in my first year. I successfully completed 54 hours of this service through volunteering as a Teaching Assistant in a Geography class of 11-12 year olds throughout the year.

Aberdeen University Philosophy Society: May 2013-May 2014 I was elected to the committee of the University of Aberdeen Philosophy society. I

served through the organisation of weekly discussions, lectures, and sporting events hosted by the society.

Aberdeen Philosophy in Education Group (APEG): January 2016-present The APEG is a university run scheme that places Philosophy students in local high schools

with students aged 7-16. The role I played was to ‘facilitate discussion of philosophical questions’ in these classrooms to help students develop their critical thinking skills.

PRESENTATIONSDis-United Kingdom: 5th October 2014

Following the No vote in the Scottish referendum in September 2014. The International Student Organisation at St Olaf and World Issues Dialogue asked me to lead an event considering the referendum. In front of an audience of approximately 60 people, including students and faculty, I presented a history of the political situation, the effect the vote has had on both Scotland and the United Kingdom and what this means for the future and led a discussion with the students who drew upon their own personal experiences on independence movements in their respective countries.

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS Rev. James Reeb Memorial in Selma, Alabama: 25th January 2015

I was selected to represent St Olaf College at a memorial to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Selma-Montgomery march during the US civil rights movement. During a week’s touring in the US state of Alabama I visited numerous sites of the civil rights movement and met many former leaders and activists from the movement. This concluded with a service to Rev. James Reeb, an alum of St Olaf College, who was killed during the Selma march in 1965.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY English: NativeMandarin Chinese: Intermediate Novice on the ACTFL proficiency scaleSpanish: Beginner Level French: Beginner Level