ChrisFerryCV
- 1. Christopher Ferry A highlynumerate graduate seekingapositionasa trainee actuaryto pursue a careeras a fully qualifiedactuary. Available tostartfrom21/09/2015. Mobile: 07413 776177 E-mail: chrisferry@outlook.com PontVallon BaubignyRoad St. Sampson Guernsey GY2 4YE Education 2014 – 2015 University of Southampton MSc Operational Research (Predicted Grade: Distinction) A highlyanalytical postgraduate masterswithafocuson real worldproblems.Bythe end of which I will have developed: The ability to apply mathematical and computational tools required to solve a wide variety of problems. The ability to extract meaningful information from data. The abilitytocommunicatecomplexsolutions ormathematicalideastobothtechnical and non-technical audiences. 2010 – 2014 University of Southampton MMath in Mathematics: First Class Honours A highly numerate, problem-solving degree that has enabled me to develop: Time managementskills throughorganisingmyself tomeetnumerousdeadlinesand managing my study workload. The ability to communicate researched findings in writing and to groups of students and lecturers. The ability to work well in a group to produce a substantial report. Ananalytical, rigorousandcreativeapproachtoproblemsolvingpresentingasolution through a clear and concise argument. Depth and breadth of knowledge in Mathematics. The ability to understand intricate mathematical concepts and processes. 2003 – 2010 Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre A-levels: Mathematics(A*) FurtherMathematics(A) Physics(A) Economics (A) GCSE’s: 12 subjects including 9 A*’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and I.C.T amongst others. Special Achievements: W Sharp cup for Economics given to the student with the highest UMS score in Economics. The award for Academic Excellence given to the student with the highest UMS score across all 4 of their AS-level subjects. The Actuaries Cup given to the student with outstanding achievement in Mathematics. The ICT award given to the student achieving the highest mark in ICT at GCSE.
- 2. Work Experience 2012 and 2013 (Work during university holidays) Corporate Risk Solutions A provider of compliance services to financial and non-financial services businesses. Three monthspaidsummerworkexperience in2012 and 2013. Duringmy time here I had a range of different responsibilities which included performing background checks for clients, maintaining the clientdatabase,reviewing clientfiles (sometimes onclientpremises),ensuringclientsare complying withrulesandregulationsassetbythe GuernseyFinancialServicesCommission(GFSC),reviewingthe latest publications and regulations released by the GFSC and writing blog posts for the company website.ThroughtheseresponsibilitiesI acquired valuable experience inworkinginasmall teamand how to work well with others. 2011 (Work during university holidays) Marlborough Trust Company Limited A Trust company based in Guernsey. Three monthspaidworkexperience.Duringmytime hereIcompletedamassive clientdatainputand backgroundcheckingproject.In completingthisprojectIdemonstratedanextraordinaryworkethic, this led to me being asked by the head of compliance at the time to work for his new business, Corporate Risk Solutions.WhilstatMarlborough I gainedvaluable experience inworkingaspart of a team in a large office as well as socialising with the entire office through organised events such as mini-golf and fishing. Interest, Activities and Positions of Responsibility I enjoyplayinganumberof differentsportssuchas Dodgeball, Cycling, Squashand5a side football.I alsoenjoyimmersingmyself inentertainmentexperiencessuchasfilms,comicbooksandvideogames and discussing them with my friends. April 2013 – April 2014 Transport Secretary of the Southampton University Dodgeball Club, responsibilities mainly involved organising transport for both the Men’s and Women’s Dodgeball teams for tournaments. Further to this, I attended all training sessions and social events as well as having a valuable input in committee meetings. Additional Skills Proficiency in Microsoft office including Excel, Word and Access. FamiliaritywithVisual BasicforApplications (VBA), SQL, SPSS, SAS, XPRESS-IVE and Simul8. Proficiency in LaTeΧ. Driving Licence – Passed in 2010 and have a clean driving record. References Darren Wadley (Bossduringsummeremployment) E-Mail:darren.wadley@me.com Dr.AthanassiosN.Avramidis (Personal Tutor) E-Mail:A.Avramidis@soton.ac.uk