Gareth Kennedy

Personal Profile

Highly motivated person capable of taking responsibility and giving leadership within a team. Effective communicator and problem solver, who is ready and willing to give opinions and input ideas. Keen to find a challenging position within a progressive organisation.

Education

1995–1999 Lancaster University Lancashire

MPhys(Hons).

  • Master of Physics with a year’s study abroad in the USA.

  • First year subjects: Physics, Maths and Economics

  • Second year Physics results – one 1st and three 2.i

  • Expected degree class: 2.i
 

1997–1998 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL

  • Completed necessary Physics courses.

  • Completed a one unit minor in Politics.

1988–1995 Pen-y-dre High School Merthyr Tydfil

  • 3 ‘A’ Levels – Physics (A), Maths (B), Chemistry (B)

  • 12 GCSEs – 5 Grade A, 5 Grade B, 2 Grade C

Skills Profile

Leadership

As Chairman of Lancaster University Conservative Association and the local Young Conservative’s during the 1997 General Election, I was responsible for motivating the youth in the Party throughout the constituency. Also, I was also responsible for the organisation and implementation of the election campaign on campus.

Currently, I am Lancaster City Campaign Team Leader for the 1999 council elections and a prospective council candidate.

Analytical and Problem Solving

My degree course has enabled me to effectively analyse and solve a problem by the most efficient and effective means within a certain time frame.

Presently, I am a member of the Lancaster City Conservative Policy Development Group. Its task is to discuss and formulate policy for the Conservative Party’s local election campaign in 1999.

Organisation

For the Spring Semester of my time at the University of Illinois I was secretary of my fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. I was responsible for the recording of minutes at chapter meetings, the upkeep of the chapter’s records, and implementing the chapter’s role point system. My position also involved serving on the chapter’s executive committee that dealt with the chapter’s house as a whole.

Communication

Through my involvement with the Conservative Party, I have strengthened my communications skills. In particular, my association with the local media has not only taught me how to express my own ideas and concerns, but also those of the Conservative Party, my fellow peers, and, most importantly, the community.

I have worked effectively as a member of various committees and sub-committees at Lancaster University. A few of these committees were University Court, Union Council, Academic Council and the Library Committee.

Main Positions of Responsibility

  • June 1998 to date Lancaster City Campaign Team Leader for the Conservative Party and member of the Policy Development Group.

  • Jan. 1998 – May1998 Secretary, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, University of Illinois.

  • Jan. 1997 – June 1997 Chairman of Lancaster and Wyre Young Conservatives.

  • May 1996 – to date Member of the Governing body of the Lancaster Pupil Referral Unit, a school for children with behavioural problems.

  • March 1996 – June 1997 Chairman of Lancaster University Conservative Association and Lancaster University Campaign Team Leader.

  • Jan. 1996 – Sept. 1997 School of Physics and Chemistry Representative to the Students Union Council and various other bodies.

  • Oct. 1995 – June 1997 Student representative to the Staff-Student Consultative Committee in the School of Physics and Chemistry.

  • Sept. 1994 – July 1995: Deputy Head Boy of Pen-y-dre High School.

Employment History

1993–1997 Asda plc Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil

  • I worked as a porter, produce assistant and a checkout operator while studying for my ‘A’ Levels.

  • I continued to work when at home on vacation from university until I left to study abroad.

Additional Information

  • Basic programming skills and use of spreadsheets.

  • Extensive use of Word and the WWW.

  • Full clean driving licence.

  • Active Class 2 Association Football Referee.

  • Travel – solo 30 day Greyhound tour of the USA covering approx. 8,000 miles

Referees

  • Mr. Andrew Cumpsty, Corporate and Community Affairs Manager, McDonalds Restaurants Ltd., 11-59 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8AW. Tel:0181 700 7425

  • Dr. F. Foster, Director of Studies (4th Year), School of Physics and Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 593611

Personal Details

  • Address Pendle College, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YZ

  • Tel 01524 554699

  • Email g.l.kennedy@lancaster.ac.uk

  • Date of Birth 19th May 1977