Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Matthew Grimshaw

Matthew Grimshaw

Braunton,Devon

Summary

Determined and disciplined individual with adaptability and resourcefulness. Can respond quickly to difficult situations and is eager to learn. Works well with others, hospitable, and reliable. Intrinsically and extrinsically motivated to deliver high-quality work.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Intern

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Ho Chi Minh City
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Fostered positive relationships with international clients and partners alike.
  • Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.
  • Presented findings from data analysis and market research tasks to technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standard.

Cook

Nandos UK & Ireland
Exeter, Devon
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated efficiently with wait staff for smooth dining experience for customers.
  • Operated effectively in high-pressure environment while multi-tasking different responsibilities.
  • Adapted to shortages in stock or customer requests without friction.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

University of Exeter
United Kingdom
09.2023 -

International Baccalaureate -

British International School Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
08.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs -

British International School Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
08.2019 - 05.2021

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Organisation
  • Proficiency in systems
  • Adaptability
  • Commercial awareness
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Industry knowledge

Languages

English
Native
French
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

  • Active member of university Law, Politics, and Football societies.
  • Founder and former chair of BIS Community Committee (charitable outreach programme for disadvantaged community partners within Ho Chi Minh City)

Certification

Forage Job Simulations:

Dispute Resolution & Litigation (Baker Mckenzie)

Mergers & Acquisitions (Latham & Watkins)

Commercial Law (Freshfields)

Accomplishments

    Managed Intramural Freshers Football Team to a finals appearance versus official university teams (2025)

    BIS Business Studies Award (2023)

    BIS English Language and Literature Award (2023)

Timeline

Cook

Nandos UK & Ireland
10.2024 - Current

Intern

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
07.2024 - 09.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

University of Exeter
09.2023 -

International Baccalaureate -

British International School Ho Chi Minh City
08.2021 - 05.2023

GCSEs -

British International School Ho Chi Minh City
08.2019 - 05.2021
Matthew Grimshaw