Nikhil Sunil Patel161 Wimbledon Park Road

London SW18 5TU

Mob: 07538654928Email: nikhilsunilpatel@hotmail.co.uk

A recent graduate with a 2.1 in B.A. (Hons) International Relations with previous work experience within the sales and research, legal, political and retail fields, fulfilling many office and administrative duties, team working responsibilities, problem solving obligations and produced and proof read official and confidential documents and contracts, is seeking full time graduate employment.

Education:September 2012- May 2016

University of PortsmouthBA. International Relations.

Degree has focussed on the investigation and interpretation of the key actors, organizations and states in international relations, such as sovereign states and international institutions. Has interpreted their involvement in core themes including warfare, cooperation, globalisation, interdependence, poverty, injustice and human rights.

This course has enabled the abilities to: Engage with and evaluate current critical debates. Present a strong written arguments by selecting and communicating findings in a structured, coherent

and persuasive manner. Conduct research using different tools and sources such as news archives, government records and first

hand data. Work independently and diligently, setting my own deadlines and managing workloads for projects,

documents, presentations and briefings. Working productively and efficiently as a team member in groups of fellow students to manage

projects.

2011-2012Ashbourne College, Kensington

A Levels include Government and Politics, Business Studies and Sociology: 200 UCAS Points. 2004-2009Saint Cecilias, Wandsworth.

8 GCSE’S Grades A*-C, including Maths, English Language, Science, Spanish and ICT etc.

Employment Experience

Global Data PLC: Graduate Media Sales Executive. Blackfriars, London. June 2016- Present

Visiting potential clients for new business opportunities and providing clients with quotations Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales whilst retaining and continuing client-

business relations Gathering market research on various industries and customer information and providing feedback

on buying trends. Understanding customer needs and tailoring the business approach to maintain satisfaction Identify new markets and business opportunities to various Managing Directors and C.E.O’s of

major companies. Recording sales leads and inputting data from personal researching and sending copies to the sales

office within a commission based structure. Adopting a consultative approach to the sales process and provide accurate forecasting of pipeline

sales. Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely

dictated by the prospective customer

Jingsh International Law Firm Headquarters: Legal Intern. Beijing, Chaoyang District. June 2015- July 2015 Conducted legal research, and reviewed legal documents.

Analyzed Legal documents and modified documents. Researched and completed individual projects resulting to a presentation to staff. Attended contract meetings with colleagues and clients and took minutes Secretarial duties, such as managing partners of the law firm diary, making travel arrangements Undertook administrative duties such as filing, responding to correspondence and updating databases. Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines;

documenting actions; inputting information into file database. Supported case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences and

organized materials for team case review.

Debenhams: Shephards Bush, London and Portsmouth. Sales Assistant. July 2014- December 2014

Served and advised customers at the till points and took payments. Stacked shelves, placed items on racks and displayed goods in an attractive way Arranged window displays and placed promotion advertising or store cards around the store. Handled complaints or passed them on to a manager in a professional manner. Developed excellent communication and customer liaison skills. Shown teamwork skills by supporting other team members with their tasks after finishing my own. Tidied up the shop floor and maintained stock in pristine condition. Dealt with telephone calls and queries from other stores such as searching for coded items in order to

price them. Developed problem solving skills through dealing with customers in a professional manner using my

own initiative

Mitcham and Morden Labour Party. Parliamentary Intern. June 2013- August 2013.

Responded to enquiries from constituents (known as processing casework), other politicians, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups.

Secretarial duties, such as managing the politician's diary, making travel arrangements and taking minutes at meetings.

Undertaken all administrative duties, filing, ordering stationery, responding to correspondence and updating databases.

Carried out research into local, regional, national and international issues as required, and ensuring the politician is made aware of any relevant matters.

Arranged MP surgeries for constituents and provided assisting support on the day. Wrote newsletters and mailshots to promote the politician's work and updating their website Assisted with campaigns before and during elections.

Wimbledon Tennis Championships. News Vendor. Fortnight of June 2009- 2013

Served and advised customers during busy queuing periods. Advised on stock amounts Developed excellent communication and customer liaison skills. Shown initiative and teamwork skills by supporting other team members with their tasks after finishing

my own. Required to start work at 4:30am everyday Worked under pressure serving a large number of customers from different regions.

Hobbies and Pastimes I’ve actively enjoyed sporting activities of Swimming and Athletic Running. I had successfully achieved to be an open water diver with PADI. I’ve done cross-country running activities with both primary and secondary school and am doing Athletics at University. In my past time, I like to read a series of novels and keep up to date on current affairs. Travelling is also an interest of mine, and being fortunate to visit many countries around the world such as Beijing, Kenya, Egypt and India, which has enabled to appreciate other peoples’ traditions and cultures. I socialize with friends regularly and attend the social scene. I have a passion for being outdoors and experiencing nature, which can be seen in my participation in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

References: Available upon request