Kieron Hopkins

First-Class BA History graduate from the University of Exeter

Bar Team Member, Warner Leisure Hotels (June 2021 - August 2021)

• Worked with a large team in a fast-paced environment to deliver quality service to guests
• Responsible for taking orders as well as serving and making drinks

Travelling Ticket Inspector (TTI), West Somerset Railway (October 2018 – October 2019)

• Worked within a small team to ensure that train passengers had a safe and enjoyable journey
• Responsible for selling and checking passengers’ tickets
• Involved experience in handling cash and operating a card machine
• Assisted passengers in boarding and alighting the train and answered any queries

BA (Hons) History (1st), University of Exeter, Exeter (September 2021 – June 2024)

• 1st year modules included: Britain since 1945, and Britain Between the Wars 
• 2nd year modules included: Religion, Society and Politics in Tudor England, and The American Empire
• 3rd year modules included: Perspectives on British Government since 1914, and News, Media and Communication
• Researched and composed many analytical and informative essays and presentations as well as a student-led seminar, a policy briefing, a poster and a blog
• Worked with different teams to deliver a seminar and several presentations
• Involved using a range of different software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook and WordPress
• Required strong analysis, organisation, attention to detail, time-management, research, written and oral communication, public speaking, adaptability and teamwork skills