1. Elliot Traves
15 Kingswell Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5DF
Mobile: 07879993662
elliottraves@virginmedia.com/ up771581@myport.ac.uk
Objective
Looking for an inspiring work placement opportunity that will allow me to use and further
develop my criminological and psychological skills, use my strong communication and give
me the opportunity to gain relevant work experience that will put me in good stead for a
vibrant career in the future.
Personal Statement
 Second year Criminology with Psychology student at the University of Portsmouth
 Interests: Lifesaving; cycling; IRB (Inshore Rescue Boat racing; running and spending
time with family and friends.
 Key skills and Characteristics; Hard working; Work efficiently in a team and by
myself; Punctual; Reliable; Well presented; positive attitude. Dealt with situations
involving high levels of responsibility, handling money, customer service and
problem solving.
Education
University of Portsmouth- BSc: Criminology with Psychology
First year modules:
 Introduction to Criminology
 Introduction to Psychology
 Criminologist Skills
 Researching Criminology 1 (Used SPSS Software)
 Introduction to Criminal Justice
 Introduction to Psychological Science
 Achieved a 2:1 for my last academic year
Second year modules:
 Questioning Criminology
 Researching Criminology 2
 Police, Law and Community
 Penology and Prison
 Contemporary Issues in Psychology
 Approaches to Psychology
(September 2015- Present)
Twynham Sixth Form Winton Arts and Media College
A-Levels: Psychology, Sociology and Geography GCSE’s 13 A-C Grades
As- Level: Economics
Extended Project Qualification

2. Achievements
 Prefect at secondary school. Represented my school at events and carried out
weekly duties.
 Represent my voluntary lifesaving club, Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps at both
national lifesaving and IRB Championships, winning medals for several years running.
Work Experience
RNLI Beach Lifeguard (Bournemouth and Poole)
 Daily duties include: setting up the beach depending on the conditions, advising
beach users, patrolling and dealing with minor/ major first aid incidents.
 Monthly fitness tests: Swimming 400m in less than 7 and a half minutes, swimming
25m underwater and 25m back on top of the water in less than 50 seconds. 200m
beach sprint in less than 40 seconds.
 Dealt with various incidents including dealing with a women having a seizure and
another who got into difficulty in the water
 The job overall has been a brilliant experience, where I have gained some great
knowledge and skills.
(June- September for 2013-2016)
Next
 Helped customers find products around the store and made suggestions for extra
purchases.
 Retrieved items from the stock room and placed online orders.
 Ordering new stock
 Working quickly and efficiently in a hectic and highly intense environment on sale
days.
(June 2014 -May 2015)
Super pet
 Ensured shelves were fully stocked
 Informed other team members on what products needed ordering
 Helped customers find their way around the store, helped them find products and
made recommendations.
 Took the daily takings to the high street bank each shift.
(October 2011- June 2013)
Work Experience Placement
 Surf Steps: My duties included setting up facilities for the day, cleaning equipment
and changing rooms. In the afternoons I also helped instructors with lessons.
 Environmental Health Department at Bournemouth Borough Council: Surveyed the
cleanliness of properties and businesses. I also had the opportunity to sit in on a
court hearing.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.