Luke Thomas

Dedicated Business Management graduate with a First-Class Honours degree and a proven track record in streamlining operations, business analysis, and project management. Seeking a Junior Business Analyst role to leverage my technical expertise and drive efficiencies in business processes.

  EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE 

Business Marketing and Development Intern |Redcar Contemporary Art Gallery

Mar – May 23

Streamlined operations by gathering stakeholder requirements, optimizing business flow, and designing tech solutions, resulting in outputs like 100% customer signup efficiency. Conducted financial audits, analyses and secured a 200% boost in online sales through strategic consulting.

Heating Engineer Associate | M.J. Thomas (Heating) Ltd

Jun – Sep 16, Nov – Jan 18, May – Sep 19

Supported plumbing operations, installing full heating systems, alongside management of invoices and paperwork. Reduced costs by £1000+ per project through gathering and analysis of customer requirements for optimal boiler system selection within budget constraints.

  VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE    

Vice President of Engagement (VPE) & Finance Lead | Enactus Teesside

Sep 20 – Sep 22

Organized and hosted weekly meetings, facilitating communication between the team, business advisors and alumni mentors. Prepared 12 monthly engagement and financial reports. Managed the presentation, report, travel, and accommodation logistics for the London ‘21/22 National Expo’ on a budget of £500. Oversaw management of key social and networking events.

Project Manager | 2B Arts & Crafts

Oct 21 – Apr 22

Executed a 10-week Enactus Teesside project with a local art centre, fostering an arts and crafts community for the elderly. Completed the project 2 months ahead of schedule as a direct result of pre-produced cost breakdown analyses, Gantt charts, and risk assessments. Trained and supervised the team, ensuring project success and meeting the elderly's needs.

  EDUCATION

Business Management BA (Hons) 1st |University of Teesside | Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership | Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Sep 19 – Dec 22

1 of 4 students selected for a 'live dissertation project' with NHS STRIVE Academic Centre. Achieved (75%) in: 'A Critical Investigation towards promoting a Positive Culture Shift within a Healthcare Environment,' with subsequent implementation of the research. Other notable modules include Business Finance (86%), Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise (72%), Concepts and Principles of International Management (76%), Business Enterprise (74%), and Global Digital Business (73%).

GCSEs | THS Private School | A-Levels |THS Private Sixth Form

Sep 15 – May 19

10 GCSEs at (C/5) or above, including Business Studies (C), Maths Higher Tier (B), English Language (C), and 3 A-Levels: Advanced Business Studies (C), History (C), and Physics (E) with Practical (Pass).