Ben Blakey

Dedicated and self-motivated individual with 2 years’ experience in a deadline-driven industry, exceeding set objectives including client retention and new business development, whilst studying for and gaining professional qualifications.

After taking some time away from insurance to further study and explore career opportunities, I am now eager to utilise my prior experience, combined with my new skills to contribute to a reputable organisation within the sector.

Marketing Assistant Intern, New Gen Media                        Feb 2024 – March 2024

Milton Keynes

Collaborating on key accounts and gaining an insight into the social media marketing world.

Commercial Account Handler, Bullerwell and Co. Ltd ​Apr 2022 – Sep 2023

Bedford

Developed a wider knowledge of commercial insurance broking through day-to-day servicing of clients’ needs combined with studying for the Cert CII qualification which was achieved in October 2022. Regular involvement in new business development from both cross-selling to existing clients for uninsured risks and pure new clients, while assisting with wider marketing and social media strategies.

Apprentice Insurance Broker, Bullerwell and Co. Ltd ​Aug 2021 – Apr 2022 Bedford

Trained in all aspects of the business in claims, commercial brokingand accounts. Assisted in marketing strategies, including the research and writing of Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn posts and articles for the company website utilising the Zywave system.  

Supermarket Assistant, Waitrose & Partners ​​​Oct 2019 – Apr 2021 Ampthill

Implemented successful upselling and waste management strategies on the deli counter and bakery through promotional sales while completing continuous professional development courses to further knowledge. Gained valuable customer service and problem-solving skills from the challenges presented during this time at the height of the pandemic.

Catering Assistant, Woburn Safari Park ​​​Jun 2019 – Sep 2019 Woburn

Achieved excellent sales in the kiosks and restaurants through promotional sales and successfully completed ongoing training in food safety and payment card data security.

Redborne Upper School and Community College ​​​Apr 2017 – Jun 2021 Ampthill

A Level​​​​

History – B​​​​

Law – B​​​

Politics – B​​​​

GCSE

English Language – 6​​

Mathematics – 5

​​​​​English Literature – 7​

​Combined Science – 5​​

History – 6

​Physical Education – 6

Business – 6​​​

Film Studies – 7​