Sarah Harwood
EDUCATION
2008 – 2009 Legal Practice Course
Commercial and private route
College of Law, Birmingham
2005 – 2008 LLB Law 59% final grade
Non-mandatory subject: Gender and the law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights
Coventry University
Full ‘Achievement and Progression’ scholarship for full three years of study
2003 – 2005 A Levels
A Level Sociology (A) – Including 100% in research methods module
A Level Media Studies(A) – Including 100% in film module
A Level Theatre Studies (B)
AS Level Government and Politics (c)
The Sixth Form College, Solihull
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2006 Work experience placement at Anthony Collins Solicitors
- Gained experience in the transformations department
- Assisted in meetings by preparing transcripts of meetings from my own notes
- Performed research tasks for members of the department including one of the partners
- Proof read documents concerning the conveyance of property
- Drafted and sent letters to clients
2008 Law Fair
Organised by College of Law and held and the ICC Birmingham
2008 Pro Bono activities
Organised by the College of Law
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2007 to present Central Theatre Supplies, Birmingham
- Work as part of a team on the sale, hire and installation of professional lighting, sound, effects and related items
- Used Sage Line 50 to manage and control stock levels and the arrangement of the shop area of the business
- Applied and increased my skills gained in voluntary technical theatre
- Assisted in the completion of 110 page paper based, CD and online sale catalogue and price list
2003 to 2007 Sales assistant, F Hinds
- Responsibilities included the sale of jewellery, watches, clocks and collectibles, along with administrative duties and maintenance of the shop stock
- Gained sufficient experience to provide cover for another branch
- Received formal training on a weekly basis on subjects ranging from sales technique, repair procedure, customer service and additional services available
- Presided over customers high value insurance claims
- Achieved the best ‘link sales’ strike rate and surpassed sales targets set
ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS
2006 to present Youth club leader with MAYC
- Worked as a volunteer youth worker as part of a team organising and running events youth people aged 11 and older
- Have honed leadership skills having dealt with all situations which arise from working with young adults
- Arranged charity events for the group Comic Relief and NCH children’s charity
- Used skills gained to provide maternity cover for a Girl Guide group
2007 to present Safeguarding Co-ordinator
- Assisted organisations within a Methodist Church meet their requirements in relation to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
- Provided consultation to the safeguarding team at another Methodist Church
- Interpret and provide assistance with new legislation and recommendations in relation to the protection of individuals and the Criminal Records Bureau checks
Voluntary technical theatre
- Set up and operate industry standard light and sound equipment to enhance the productions of amateur dramatic groups, schools and for charitable causes
- Achieved the position of Chief Electrician in which I coordinate the logistics of the setting up, running and removing of equipment
- Responsible for a team of technicians who operate sound, lighting and effects
Other interests and achievements
- Horse riding
- Digital photography – including professional events photography
- Full clean UK drivers licence
- Duke of Edinburgh, bronze award
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office package, Westlaw, Lawtel and Lexis Nexis
