Sam Hume has applied for the position of Office Assistant/Receptionist at the St. Fagans Museum location. He has over 10 years of experience in administrative, customer service, and teaching roles in the UK, China, and Australia. His application details his educational background which includes a BSc in Politics with Economics from the University of Bath. He believes his strong communication, organizational, and language skills would make him a great fit for the role. Sam is fluent in both English and Welsh and provides the contact information for two referees.

1. Application for Employment
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Applicant No.
Vacancy No.
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Position applied for:
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Museum location:
St.Fagans
Surname
Hume
Name
Sam
Title
Mr
Permanent address
3 Millbrook Road,
Dinas Powys,
CF64 4BZ
Telephone:
02920 514334
Mobile:
E-mail:
samhume@live.co.uk
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National Insurance Number
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2. Employment History (current and previous posts held)
From To
Job Title &
Organization
Description of main duties
Reasons for leaving/wanting to leave
August 2009 -
July 2010
Feburary 2009-
July 2009
August 2005 –
Januaray 2006
Chengdu University,
China. Education
Programme Manager
Guyinag High School
No.6. Head of English
Department.
Hamptons Plc.
Leading the English language
programme for undergraduate
students preparing for HE in Australia
and the U.K.
Managing a team of staff, managing
client relationships, administrative
duties, financial administrative duties,
liaising with college authorities and
third party business partners,
organising promotional events,
maintaining and updating student and
course records, facilitating visa and
university applications, working to
strict deadlines, fostering international
relationships and lecturing a range of
subjects. Left to return to the U.K.
Responsible for choosing curriculum
at primary, junior and high school
level. Teaching responsibilities. Office
administrative duties. Mentoring and
training staff. Sourcing clients.
Organising promotional events. Left
to find better position after
completing contract.
Retail, project and administrative
duties. Customer relations, project
management, database
management, managing and
recording information for audit
purposes, office and financial
administration, project management
in establishing business from
inception, organising promotional
events, liaison with Welsh Language
Board, team leadership, staff trainee.
Left to return to university.

3. 2002 April – July
2002 July –
September
Foreign Affairs Bureau
Beijing and China.
Personal Assistant to
Head of European and
Foreign Affairs Bureau.
Serco learning.
Temporary Wales
Office Manager –
Bi-lingual operation.
Assisting in meetings with overseas
organisations and visiting dignitaries.
Lecturing on business and culture in
local universities. Contributed to
diplomatic procedures and
interpretation. End of internship.
Dealing with clients, Welsh Assembly
contacts and head teachers, updating
database and spreadsheets, handling
invoices and financial queries,
recording information, bi-lingual
responsibilities, administering
recruitment process. Returned to
study in college.
The following are other positions I
have held over holiday, short term
periods and positions I feel are not
relevant to my application:
• Essay Improvement Service,
own business - offered to
Chinese students
• Peterson Partnership, Public
Relations Company. Work
Experience.
• Chengdu Football Club,
English Commentator. Held
for a duration of 1 year in
spare time in China.
• Assistant Night Manager, Park
Plazza Hotel. Summer
position
• School Secretary, Dinas
Powys Infant School.
University holiday position
• School secretary Cathays High
School. University holiday
position.
• Petrol Station Operative,
Texaco. University holiday
position.
• Customer Service Operative,
Halfords. Weekends during
school from 16-18 years old.

4. Any time not accounted for above (e.g. unemployment, travel etc).
From
Month/year
To
Month/year
Reason
If appointed, when could you take up the post?
Immediately
Qualifications & Training
In all the sections on this page, if qualifications were obtained outside the UK please give
an indication of the level.
If appointed, you will be asked for proof of your qualifications.
Please list any relevant academic and professional qualifications and training
Qualification/Subject Awarding Body Grade Date obtained

5. GCSE’s:
Weslh language, Welsh
literature, English
language, English
literature, History,
Geography, Economics,
Mathematics, Double
Science
W.J.E.C A,A,A,A,A,A
,A,C,C,C,
2000
A Level’s: Law,
Economics, Politics,
Geography
A.Q.A A,B,B,B
2002
BSc in Politics with
Economics
University of Bath 3d 2008
Are you a member of any professional bodies (if so, please give details)
It is the Museum’s policy to verify the qualifications of all successful job applicants
Language skills
Please state by ticking the boxes below your level of ability of written English and
Welsh
English Fluent x
Welsh Fluent x
Please state by ticking the boxes below your level of ability of oral English and
Welsh
English Fluent x
Welsh Fluent x
What is your preferred language?
English x Welsh x
Additional information

6. Please explain why you are applying for this vacancy and how your transferable skills,
experience and achievements are relevant to the job.
Having provided financial and administrative support in a range of professional setting,
coupled with my relevant skills outlined below, I match the person specification for this
position.
I have considerable experience of planning and managing people, projects, activities
and resources. These activities include line management and delegation; meeting
secretariat, including minute taking; public relations and arranging promotional events;
customer relations and sourcing new clients. Most recently I have been responsible for
creating and implementing budgeting strategies, sourcing and managing office
resources and organising, leading and shadowing in meetings. I have also developed
problem solving skills relating to project, time and task management.
Having taught at schools, universities and in public relations; I have developed natural
and confident presentation and communication skills. My experience of working in
different teams has taught me the importance of building a rapport with people from
differing social and cultural backgrounds. I have achieved this by clearly communicating
my ideas and intentions whilst being sympathetic and understanding of others needs. I
have a track record of dealing with disputes in the workplace. I have regularly been
selected to train and mentor new members of staff; I have led staff development
seminars whilst working in China.
I have acquired the skills to motivate and manage individuals whilst promoting a strong
team ethic. From my experience of working as part of a team and under managers,
making difficult decisions can lead to tension. I have developed the ability to
communicate decisions to team members in a manner which is both firm and
understanding. I am aware of the value of cooperation in all situations so as to facilitate
policy and procedural implementation.
I have an excellent attendance record and have been afforded positions of responsibility
which require a high degree of trust. These have included handling personal sensitive
information, responsibility for accounting and billing information, representing companies
with clients, responsibility for dispute resolutions and involvement in recruitment
processes. Most recently I have been responsible for handling student visa and
university applications.
I am well versed in all aspects of the Microsoft Office package having used them in
numerous professional and non professional settings. I am especially familiar with Word,
Excel, Explorer, Power Point and Access. I am also familiar with the Macintosh computer
format.
I am fluent in Welsh and intermediate in Chinese. My ability to speak Chinese would
prove invaluable as from personal experience I have noticed the high frequency of
Chinese groups visiting the museum.
I have a valid clean driving license and access to transport. I also have a recent
Criminal Record Bureau Check (October 2010).
I take a keen interest in Welsh history and history in general. Coupled with my
willingness and ability to both help and communicate with others – I have no doubt that I
would excel in this position.

7. References
Please give the names of two referees. One of these must be your current or most recent
employer if you are not currently employed. The other should be a referee who can
express an opinion on your work and your ability to perform the job for which you are
applying. References are normally requested when a job offer has been made.
Referee 1
Name & job title Mrs Hillary Griffiths – Vice Principal at Glanhafren College

8. Address 16 Millbrook Close,
Dinas Powys,
Cardiff
CF64 4BZ
Telephone: 02920 515254
Email
May the reference be sought now?
Yes
If no, when?
In what capacity does he/she know you? Personal Referee
Referee 2
Name & job title: Miss Judy Tong, Manager at Chengdu University
Address Chengdu University,
Jiao Da,
Chengdu,
Sichuan
China
Telephone
Email : Judy610@163.com
May the reference be sought now?
Yes
If no, when?
In what capacity does he/she know you?
Manager at Chegndu University – most recent position.
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Signed ……………Sam Hume…… Date ……17/11/2010……………………..
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