Hi, I'm Sam McHaffie, a Cambridge-based creative with experience in retail, photography and design. I recently completed a BA in Computing Games Art at Anglia Ruskin University, and I’m eager to apply my skills in a professional setting to gain experience and develop further. I'm punctual, well organized, and enjoy working as part of a team. I am currently employed at The Department of Magical Gifts Store in Cambridge and am seeking roles in photography, illustration, design, and related creative production to build on my studies.

Sam McHaffie

Hi, I'm Sam McHaffie, a Cambridge-based creative with experience in retail, photography and design. I recently completed a BA in Computing Games Art at Anglia Ruskin University, and I’m eager to apply my skills in a professional setting to gain experience and develop further. I'm punctual, well organized, and enjoy working as part of a team. I am currently employed at The Department of Magical Gifts Store in Cambridge and am seeking roles in photography, illustration, design, and related creative production to build on my studies.

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Hi, I’m Sam McHaffie, a Cambridge-based creative with experience in retail, photography and design. I recently completed a BA in Computing Games Art at Anglia Ruskin University, and I’m eager to apply my skills in a professional setting to gain experience and develop further.

I’m punctual, well organized, and enjoy working as part of a team. I am currently employed at The Department of Magical Gifts Store in Cambridge and am seeking roles in photography, illustration, design, and related creative production to build on my studies.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Shop Assistant at The Department of Magical Gifts Store, Cambridge
November 1, 2021 - Present
Serving customers, using the till, monitoring, and ordering stock; assisting the owner/manager. Key holder with responsibility for cashing up and securing the premises.
Volunteer at Cottenham Community Coffee Shop
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Taking orders and processing payments via the till, delivering orders to tables, operating hot drink machines, clearing tables, washing up, and restocking.
Temporary Assistant Photographer at Napp Pharmaceuticals
January 1, 2015 - January 14, 2015
Assisted their on-site photographer with photographic work for a two-week period.

Education

BA (Bachelor of Arts) Computing Games Art at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
A Levels: Photography, Sociology, History at Impington Village College - Sixth Form
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
GCSEs at Impington Village College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education