Nicholas Gosling

Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Liverpool, First Class Honours (2019-2023)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brewery Assistant and Operations Analyst, Nightjar Brew Co –              (2017 – 2023)

• Collaborated with a team of 3 to execute the brewing process, ensuring precise ingredient weighing, fermentation monitoring, and packaging for distribution, maintaining a 100% success rate.
• Devised a Gantt chart to optimise brewery operations, including cleaning, production, sales, and delivery, leading to a 20% boost in production volume and enhanced overall efficiency.
• Developed income statements and cash flow statements using Excel, providing clear and comprehensive financial insights to enhance strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Conducted financial analysis and modelling to assess strategic trade-offs for product distribution across diverse customer segments, including Wetherspoons and local pubs.
• Implemented an inventory management system to monitor cask inventory levels, enhancing stock control and reducing wastage by 5%.
• Served at the brewery bar, engaging with customers to share product knowledge and insights into the brewing process.

Finance, Transformation, and Banking Shadowing, Lloyds Bank Halifax – (2018)

• Observed and learned from a team of business transformation analysts in navigating the complexities of a post-acquisition environment, following Lloyds Banking Group's acquisition of MBNA.
• Shadowed experts in tax and mortgage processes, risk assessment and management, and automation and AI technologies, developing a strong understanding of the intricacies of the financial industry.
• Engaged with the transformation and change team, gaining firsthand exposure to dynamic workplace enhancements, including flexible work arrangements and the transition to an open-plan office environment.
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PROJECTS

Market Analysis – (2023)

• Conducted an in-depth analysis of the UK hot drinks industry, dissecting industry structure, performance trends, and growth prospects. Generated actionable market insights, including strategic recommendations for market entry and expansion strategies.

Aerospace Industry Brexit Impact Analysis – (2020)

• Leveraged Stata and Excel to forecast the consequences of a no-deal Brexit on global trade flows and welfare within the aerospace sector. Showcased expertise in economic analysis and modelling, adeptly cleaning and scrutinising large datasets to produce visually appealing tables, graphs, histograms, and bilateral trade matrices.

Fintech, AI, and Blockchain: Development Finance Book Proposal – (2023)

• Conducted extensive research to explore the possible influence of fintech, AI, and blockchain technologies on development finance.
• Leveraged this expertise to assess the potential of these emerging technologies to produce transformative change, yielding strategic recommendations for how their combined utilisation can drive societal advancement.

Advanced Data Analysis on income Inequality – (2022)

• Led a collaborative econometric study, utilising advanced statistical techniques to analyse multivariable impacts on income inequality.
• Synthesized complex data sources, drawing data-driven conclusions about the significance of various factors on inequality.

The Bank of England Interest Rate Challenge – (2018)

• Analysed economic data to decide optimal monetary policy for the UK as a participant in the Bank of England's annual monetary policy competition, focusing on labour markets, oil prices, costs, and global developments such as Brexit and the US-China trade war.
• Led a team of four to develop and present the proposal to a panel of Bank of England representatives and a large audience of competitors and judges.

Mentorship for First-Year Economics Student – (2022-2023)

• Coordinated regular check-ins while assisting in comprehending complex economics concepts, enhancing the student's learning journey.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Electric Guitar – Grade 6 certification from the Registry of Guitar Tutors.
• Martial Arts – Proficient in Muay Thai and boxing.
• Investing – Manage personal and family investment portfolios, diversifying holdings across individual stocks and index funds. Achieving an average annual return of 11%.
• Project Management – Currently undertaking the Google Project Management Certificate.

Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Liverpool, First Class Honours – (2019 – 2023)

• Relevant modules: Financial Management, Econometrics, Securities, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics.

Data Analysis and Concepts Level 4 diploma, The Chartered Institute for IT – (2021)

• 95% pass result.
• Relevant modules: Data modelling and analysis, statistical analysis, stakeholder management, data quality considerations, GDPR, database concepts, and modern data warehousing.

Excel and Power BI training, Firebrand Training Ltd – (2021)

A Levels, Greenhead College – (2017 – 2019)

• Maths (A), Economics (A), Physics (C).