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Daniel Ortega
Waiter & Bartender
Summary
Server with 5 years of experience in high-volume restaurants and cocktail bars. Fast on the floor, organised behind the bar and great with guests. Available for split shifts, nights and weekends.
Experience
Waiter — The Canal Street Grill
Apr 2022 — Present
Manchester
- Look after a section of 8 tables per shift in a 120-cover restaurant serving up to 250 covers a day in peak season.
- Recommend daily specials and wine pairings, raising my section's average spend per head by 12%.
- Train summer staff on the EPOS system and the allergen procedure (Natasha's Law).
Bartender — Corner Café & Bar
Jun 2019 — Mar 2022
Manchester
- Prepared coffee, breakfasts and classic cocktails for up to 300 customers a day.
- Ran the till and daily cash-up with zero discrepancies for almost three years.
Education
Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service — City Colleges of Manchester
Sept 2017 — May 2019
Certifications
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering — Highfield Qualifications
Daniel Ortega
Waiter & Bartender
Summary
Server with 5 years of experience in high-volume restaurants and cocktail bars. Fast on the floor, organised behind the bar and great with guests. Available for split shifts, nights and weekends.
Experience
Waiter — The Canal Street Grill
Apr 2022 — Present
Manchester
- Look after a section of 8 tables per shift in a 120-cover restaurant serving up to 250 covers a day in peak season.
- Recommend daily specials and wine pairings, raising my section's average spend per head by 12%.
- Train summer staff on the EPOS system and the allergen procedure (Natasha's Law).
Bartender — Corner Café & Bar
Jun 2019 — Mar 2022
Manchester
- Prepared coffee, breakfasts and classic cocktails for up to 300 customers a day.
- Ran the till and daily cash-up with zero discrepancies for almost three years.
Education
Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service — City Colleges of Manchester
Sept 2017 — May 2019
Certifications
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering — Highfield Qualifications
Waiter / Waitress
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Sales associate with 4 years of experience in fashion and accessories. I enjoy advising customers and closing sales without pressure. Experienced with till, restocking, visual merchandising and Christmas sales.
Experience
Sales Assistant — Broadmead Fashion Store
Sept 2021 — Present
Bristol
- Beat my monthly individual sales target in 9 of the last 12 months.
- Handle till, exchanges and returns with a clean daily cash balance.
- Set up seasonal window displays with the store manager and restock using the inventory system.
Christmas Temp Sales Assistant — Beauty & Fragrance Boutique
Nov 2020 — Aug 2021
Bristol
- Advised customers on fragrances and cosmetics during the Christmas and sale periods.
- Signed up customers for the loyalty card — one of the top three results in the store.
Education
GCSEs (8, including English and Maths) and BTEC Level 3 in Business — Brookfield Academy
Sept 2015 — Jun 2020
Summary
Sales associate with 4 years of experience in fashion and accessories. I enjoy advising customers and closing sales without pressure. Experienced with till, restocking, visual merchandising and Christmas sales.
Experience
Sales Assistant — Broadmead Fashion Store
Sept 2021 — Present
Bristol
- Beat my monthly individual sales target in 9 of the last 12 months.
- Handle till, exchanges and returns with a clean daily cash balance.
- Set up seasonal window displays with the store manager and restock using the inventory system.
Christmas Temp Sales Assistant — Beauty & Fragrance Boutique
Nov 2020 — Aug 2021
Bristol
- Advised customers on fragrances and cosmetics during the Christmas and sale periods.
- Signed up customers for the loyalty card — one of the top three results in the store.
Education
GCSEs (8, including English and Maths) and BTEC Level 3 in Business — Brookfield Academy
Sept 2015 — Jun 2020
Retail Sales Assistant
Template: ModernMartha Sanders
Administrative Assistant · Accounts
martha.sanders@email.com · +44 7700 900718 · Leeds
Administrative assistant with 6 years of experience in invoicing, vendor management and accounting support for small businesses. Advanced Excel, Sage and SAP. Organised, discreet and used to working with tax deadlines.
Experience
Administrative Assistant, Accounts, Pennine Distribution Ltd
Feb 2020 — Present
Leeds
- Manage invoicing for about 400 customers a month and weekly bank reconciliation.
- Prepare quarterly VAT documentation for the external accountant, always on time.
- Automated vendor payment tracking in Excel, bringing late payments down to almost zero.
Front Desk & Office Assistant, Headingley Dental Practice
Mar 2018 — Jan 2020
Leeds
- Managed the schedule for 3 dental chairs, patient check-in and treatment payments.
- Filed and digitised patient records in line with HIPAA requirements.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, Leeds City College
Sept 2016 — May 2018
Certifications
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert, Microsoft
Skills
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) · Sage · SAP Business One · Invoicing · Bank reconciliation · Vendor management · GDPR compliance
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (intermediate)
Martha Sanders
Administrative Assistant · Accounts
martha.sanders@email.com · +44 7700 900718 · Leeds
Administrative assistant with 6 years of experience in invoicing, vendor management and accounting support for small businesses. Advanced Excel, Sage and SAP. Organised, discreet and used to working with tax deadlines.
Experience
Administrative Assistant, Accounts, Pennine Distribution Ltd
Feb 2020 — Present
Leeds
- Manage invoicing for about 400 customers a month and weekly bank reconciliation.
- Prepare quarterly VAT documentation for the external accountant, always on time.
- Automated vendor payment tracking in Excel, bringing late payments down to almost zero.
Front Desk & Office Assistant, Headingley Dental Practice
Mar 2018 — Jan 2020
Leeds
- Managed the schedule for 3 dental chairs, patient check-in and treatment payments.
- Filed and digitised patient records in line with HIPAA requirements.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, Leeds City College
Sept 2016 — May 2018
Certifications
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert, Microsoft
Skills
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) · Sage · SAP Business One · Invoicing · Bank reconciliation · Vendor management · GDPR compliance
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (intermediate)
Administrative Assistant
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Customer Service Representative
Summary
Customer service representative with 4 years of experience in phone, chat and email support for telecom and e-commerce. Used to working with quality metrics and solving complex issues on first contact.
Experience
Customer Service Representative — HomePlus Online Store
Jan 2022 — Present
Birmingham (hybrid)
- Resolve about 60 chat, email and phone inquiries a day on orders, returns and payments.
- Maintain an average customer satisfaction score of 4.8/5.
- Wrote 25 response templates for the knowledge base the whole team now uses.
Call Centre Agent — Telecoms contact centre
Feb 2020 — Dec 2021
Birmingham
- Handled basic technical support and billing calls for internet and mobile customers.
- Part of the retention team, handling cancellation requests.
Education
BA (Hons) Media and Communication — Birmingham City University
Sept 2015 — May 2019
Andrea Molina
Customer Service Representative
Summary
Customer service representative with 4 years of experience in phone, chat and email support for telecom and e-commerce. Used to working with quality metrics and solving complex issues on first contact.
Experience
Customer Service Representative — HomePlus Online Store
Jan 2022 — Present
Birmingham (hybrid)
- Resolve about 60 chat, email and phone inquiries a day on orders, returns and payments.
- Maintain an average customer satisfaction score of 4.8/5.
- Wrote 25 response templates for the knowledge base the whole team now uses.
Call Centre Agent — Telecoms contact centre
Feb 2020 — Dec 2021
Birmingham
- Handled basic technical support and billing calls for internet and mobile customers.
- Part of the retention team, handling cancellation requests.
Education
BA (Hons) Media and Communication — Birmingham City University
Sept 2015 — May 2019
Customer Service
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B2B sales professional with 8 years of experience selling industrial supplies across the North of England. Account management, new business development and negotiation with procurement teams. Full UK driving licence and open to travel.
Experience
Key Account Manager — Don Valley Industrial Supplies
May 2019 — Present
Sheffield
- Manage a portfolio of 70 industrial accounts with £2.6M in annual revenue.
- Won 18 new accounts in two years, now 20% of territory revenue.
- Negotiate annual framework agreements with procurement departments and private tenders.
Junior Sales Representative — Steel City Tools & Hardware
Mar 2016 — Apr 2019
Sheffield
- Visited workshops and contractors across the region: about 15 visits a week.
- Met the annual sales target in all three years.
Education
BSc (Hons) Business Management — Sheffield Hallam University
Sept 2011 — May 2015
Summary
B2B sales professional with 8 years of experience selling industrial supplies across the North of England. Account management, new business development and negotiation with procurement teams. Full UK driving licence and open to travel.
Experience
Key Account Manager — Don Valley Industrial Supplies
May 2019 — Present
Sheffield
- Manage a portfolio of 70 industrial accounts with £2.6M in annual revenue.
- Won 18 new accounts in two years, now 20% of territory revenue.
- Negotiate annual framework agreements with procurement departments and private tenders.
Junior Sales Representative — Steel City Tools & Hardware
Mar 2016 — Apr 2019
Sheffield
- Visited workshops and contractors across the region: about 15 visits a week.
- Met the annual sales target in all three years.
Education
BSc (Hons) Business Management — Sheffield Hallam University
Sept 2011 — May 2015
Sales Representative
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Registered nurse with 5 years of experience in A&E and acute medical wards. Skilled in triage, clinical procedures and multidisciplinary teamwork, with a strong focus on patient safety.
Experience
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department — Royal Mersey Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust)
Jun 2021 — Present
Liverpool
- Triage (Manchester Triage System) and patient care in an emergency department seeing over 400 patients a day.
- IV access, medication administration and life support in the resuscitation bay.
- Preceptor for newly hired nurses on my shift.
Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Unit — Wirral Community Hospital (NHS)
Jul 2019 — May 2021
Birkenhead
- Care for patients with multiple conditions on a 28-bed acute medical ward.
- Took part in rolling out the electronic patient record on the unit.
Education
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing — University of Liverpool
Sept 2015 — May 2019
Certifications
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) — Resuscitation Council UK
- Registered Nurse (Adult) — NMC PIN available on request — Nursing and Midwifery Council
Summary
Registered nurse with 5 years of experience in A&E and acute medical wards. Skilled in triage, clinical procedures and multidisciplinary teamwork, with a strong focus on patient safety.
Experience
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department — Royal Mersey Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust)
Jun 2021 — Present
Liverpool
- Triage (Manchester Triage System) and patient care in an emergency department seeing over 400 patients a day.
- IV access, medication administration and life support in the resuscitation bay.
- Preceptor for newly hired nurses on my shift.
Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Unit — Wirral Community Hospital (NHS)
Jul 2019 — May 2021
Birkenhead
- Care for patients with multiple conditions on a 28-bed acute medical ward.
- Took part in rolling out the electronic patient record on the unit.
Education
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing — University of Liverpool
Sept 2015 — May 2019
Certifications
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) — Resuscitation Council UK
- Registered Nurse (Adult) — NMC PIN available on request — Nursing and Midwifery Council
Nurse
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Maths Teacher · Secondary (S1–S6)
paul.jimenez@email.com · +44 7700 900807 · Edinburgh
Summary
Maths teacher with 6 years of experience in secondary school maths, including Advanced Higher Maths. I use active learning, project-based learning and digital tools so pupils understand, not just pass.
Experience
Maths Teacher — Leith Academy
Sept 2020 — Present
Edinburgh
- Teach National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Maths to classes of 25–30 pupils.
- Guidance teacher for an S4 class, working with families and pupil support staff.
- 87% of my Higher Maths pupils achieved an A–C pass in the 2024 exams.
Maths Tutor — Bright Minds Tutoring Centre
Sept 2018 — Jun 2020
Edinburgh
- Small-group maths and physics tutoring for secondary school pupils.
- Designed leveled workbooks the centre still uses.
Education
PGDE Secondary Mathematics — University of Edinburgh
Sept 2017 — Jun 2018
BSc (Hons) Mathematics — University of Glasgow
Sept 2013 — Jun 2017
Skills
Project-based learning · Google Classroom · GeoGebra · Formative assessment · Differentiated instruction · Student advising
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (C1)
Certifications
- Full Registration (Mathematics) — General Teaching Council for Scotland
Paul Jimenez
Maths Teacher · Secondary (S1–S6)
paul.jimenez@email.com · +44 7700 900807 · Edinburgh
Summary
Maths teacher with 6 years of experience in secondary school maths, including Advanced Higher Maths. I use active learning, project-based learning and digital tools so pupils understand, not just pass.
Experience
Maths Teacher — Leith Academy
Sept 2020 — Present
Edinburgh
- Teach National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Maths to classes of 25–30 pupils.
- Guidance teacher for an S4 class, working with families and pupil support staff.
- 87% of my Higher Maths pupils achieved an A–C pass in the 2024 exams.
Maths Tutor — Bright Minds Tutoring Centre
Sept 2018 — Jun 2020
Edinburgh
- Small-group maths and physics tutoring for secondary school pupils.
- Designed leveled workbooks the centre still uses.
Education
PGDE Secondary Mathematics — University of Edinburgh
Sept 2017 — Jun 2018
BSc (Hons) Mathematics — University of Glasgow
Sept 2013 — Jun 2017
Skills
Project-based learning · Google Classroom · GeoGebra · Formative assessment · Differentiated instruction · Student advising
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (C1)
Certifications
- Full Registration (Mathematics) — General Teaching Council for Scotland
Teacher
Template: CreativeEllen Martin
Accountant · Month-End Close & Tax
ellen.martin@email.com · +44 7700 900175 · Nottingham
Accountant with 7 years of experience in general ledger, monthly and annual close and corporation tax for a group of companies and an accountancy practice. Rigorous with deadlines and experienced with external audits.
Experience
Accountant, Midlands Logistics Group
Jan 2020 — Present
Nottingham
- Own the books for 3 group entities, closing each month within the first 5 business days.
- Prepare VAT and PAYE filings and support the annual audit.
- Redesigned the intercompany reconciliation process, cutting the close by 2 days.
Accountant, Trent Accountancy Partners
Jun 2017 — Dec 2019
Nottingham
- Bookkeeping and tax compliance for a portfolio of 40 small businesses and freelancers.
- Direct client support on tax questions and HMRC enquiries.
Education
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, University of Nottingham
Sept 2013 — May 2017
Certifications
- ACCA — Chartered Certified Accountant, ACCA
Skills
UK GAAP (FRS 102) · Month-end close · Corporation tax · VAT & PAYE · SAP FI · Xero · Advanced Excel
Languages
English (native)
Ellen Martin
Accountant · Month-End Close & Tax
ellen.martin@email.com · +44 7700 900175 · Nottingham
Accountant with 7 years of experience in general ledger, monthly and annual close and corporation tax for a group of companies and an accountancy practice. Rigorous with deadlines and experienced with external audits.
Experience
Accountant, Midlands Logistics Group
Jan 2020 — Present
Nottingham
- Own the books for 3 group entities, closing each month within the first 5 business days.
- Prepare VAT and PAYE filings and support the annual audit.
- Redesigned the intercompany reconciliation process, cutting the close by 2 days.
Accountant, Trent Accountancy Partners
Jun 2017 — Dec 2019
Nottingham
- Bookkeeping and tax compliance for a portfolio of 40 small businesses and freelancers.
- Direct client support on tax questions and HMRC enquiries.
Education
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, University of Nottingham
Sept 2013 — May 2017
Certifications
- ACCA — Chartered Certified Accountant, ACCA
Skills
UK GAAP (FRS 102) · Month-end close · Corporation tax · VAT & PAYE · SAP FI · Xero · Advanced Excel
Languages
English (native)
Accountant
Template: ClassicCharles Vega
Front-End Developer · React & TypeScript
charles.vega@email.com +44 7700 900219 Reading
Skills
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsNode.jsTesting LibraryCSS / TailwindGitAccessibility (WCAG)Front-end developer with 5 years of experience building web applications with React and TypeScript. I care about performance, accessibility and code others can maintain. Experienced in agile product teams.
Experience
Front-End Developer · Travel booking platform
Mar 2022 — Present
Reading (remote)
- Migrated the main search from JavaScript to TypeScript and React Query, cutting production errors by 35%.
- Improved the results page LCP from 3.8 s to 1.9 s with lazy loading and image optimisation.
- Maintain the shared component library with Storybook and Testing Library tests.
Web Developer · Thames Valley Digital Agency
Sept 2019 — Feb 2022
Reading
- Built 20+ websites and online stores for clients with React, Next.js and WordPress.
- Introduced code reviews and continuous deployment for the 4-developer team.
Education
BSc (Hons) Computer Science · University of Reading
Sept 2015 — Jun 2019
Projects
Shared expenses tracker
Open-source PWA built with React and Supabase, with 300+ stars on GitHub.
Languages
English (native) Spanish (B2)
Links
GitHub
Charles Vega
Front-End Developer · React & TypeScript
charles.vega@email.com +44 7700 900219 Reading
Skills
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsNode.jsTesting LibraryCSS / TailwindGitAccessibility (WCAG)Front-end developer with 5 years of experience building web applications with React and TypeScript. I care about performance, accessibility and code others can maintain. Experienced in agile product teams.
Experience
Front-End Developer · Travel booking platform
Mar 2022 — Present
Reading (remote)
- Migrated the main search from JavaScript to TypeScript and React Query, cutting production errors by 35%.
- Improved the results page LCP from 3.8 s to 1.9 s with lazy loading and image optimisation.
- Maintain the shared component library with Storybook and Testing Library tests.
Web Developer · Thames Valley Digital Agency
Sept 2019 — Feb 2022
Reading
- Built 20+ websites and online stores for clients with React, Next.js and WordPress.
- Introduced code reviews and continuous deployment for the 4-developer team.
Education
BSc (Hons) Computer Science · University of Reading
Sept 2015 — Jun 2019
Projects
Shared expenses tracker
Open-source PWA built with React and Supabase, with 300+ stars on GitHub.
Languages
English (native) Spanish (B2)
Links
GitHub
Web Developer
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Graphic designer with 6 years of experience in brand identity, editorial design and social media assets. I work closely with clients from brief to final delivery in print and digital.
Experience
Graphic Designer — Shoreditch Branding Studio
Feb 2021 — Present
London
- Led the visual identity of 12 brands, from logo to brand guidelines and packaging.
- Design a cultural client's quarterly magazine (64 pages, 5,000-copy print run).
- Coordinate file prep and colour proofs with print shops.
Junior Designer — Soho Advertising Agency
Sept 2018 — Jan 2021
London
- Adapted campaigns to digital and out-of-home formats for consumer brands.
- Created social media templates that halved weekly production time.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design — Central Saint Martins, UAL
Sept 2014 — May 2018
Summary
Graphic designer with 6 years of experience in brand identity, editorial design and social media assets. I work closely with clients from brief to final delivery in print and digital.
Experience
Graphic Designer — Shoreditch Branding Studio
Feb 2021 — Present
London
- Led the visual identity of 12 brands, from logo to brand guidelines and packaging.
- Design a cultural client's quarterly magazine (64 pages, 5,000-copy print run).
- Coordinate file prep and colour proofs with print shops.
Junior Designer — Soho Advertising Agency
Sept 2018 — Jan 2021
London
- Adapted campaigns to digital and out-of-home formats for consumer brands.
- Created social media templates that halved weekly production time.
Education
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design — Central Saint Martins, UAL
Sept 2014 — May 2018
Graphic Designer
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Digital marketing specialist with 5 years of experience in SEO, paid campaigns and email marketing for e-commerce. I move between strategy and execution, always led by data.
Experience
Digital Marketing Specialist — Natural cosmetics e-commerce
Oct 2021 — Present
Brighton
- Grew organic traffic 140% in 18 months with a content and technical SEO strategy.
- Manage a £16,000 monthly Google Ads and Meta Ads budget at an average ROAS of 4.2.
- Launched automated email flows that now drive 18% of online sales.
Social Media Manager — North Laine Marketing Agency
Sept 2019 — Sept 2021
Brighton
- Managed social media for 8 hospitality and tourism clients.
- Grew a hotel's Instagram account from 3,000 to 25,000 followers in one year.
Education
BA (Hons) Marketing — University of Brighton
Sept 2015 — May 2019
Certifications
- Google Ads Search Certification — Google
Summary
Digital marketing specialist with 5 years of experience in SEO, paid campaigns and email marketing for e-commerce. I move between strategy and execution, always led by data.
Experience
Digital Marketing Specialist — Natural cosmetics e-commerce
Oct 2021 — Present
Brighton
- Grew organic traffic 140% in 18 months with a content and technical SEO strategy.
- Manage a £16,000 monthly Google Ads and Meta Ads budget at an average ROAS of 4.2.
- Launched automated email flows that now drive 18% of online sales.
Social Media Manager — North Laine Marketing Agency
Sept 2019 — Sept 2021
Brighton
- Managed social media for 8 hospitality and tourism clients.
- Grew a hotel's Instagram account from 3,000 to 25,000 followers in one year.
Education
BA (Hons) Marketing — University of Brighton
Sept 2015 — May 2019
Certifications
- Google Ads Search Certification — Google
Digital Marketing
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Recent Business Administration Graduate
alba.rubio@email.com · +44 7700 900160 · Glasgow
Business administration graduate with a finance internship at a small company and experience organising university events. Looking for my first role in administration or finance. Advanced Excel, fluent Spanish and eager to learn.
Experience
Finance Intern, Clyde Food Industries
Feb 2024 — Jun 2024
Glasgow
- Supported bank reconciliation and vendor invoice entry.
- Built a monthly cost report in Excel that the team has maintained since.
Events Coordinator (volunteer), Economics Society
Sept 2022 — May 2024
Glasgow
- Organised, with 4 others, a career fair with 15 companies and 300+ attendees.
- Managed the event budget and sponsor relationships.
Education
BA (Hons) Business Management, University of Strathclyde
Sept 2020 — May 2024
Dissertation: profitability of small food businesses in Scotland (First). Expected 2:1 overall.
Skills
Advanced Excel · Financial accounting · PowerPoint · Data analysis · Teamwork · Event planning
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (C1) · Portuguese (A2)
Alba Rubio
Recent Business Administration Graduate
alba.rubio@email.com · +44 7700 900160 · Glasgow
Business administration graduate with a finance internship at a small company and experience organising university events. Looking for my first role in administration or finance. Advanced Excel, fluent Spanish and eager to learn.
Experience
Finance Intern, Clyde Food Industries
Feb 2024 — Jun 2024
Glasgow
- Supported bank reconciliation and vendor invoice entry.
- Built a monthly cost report in Excel that the team has maintained since.
Events Coordinator (volunteer), Economics Society
Sept 2022 — May 2024
Glasgow
- Organised, with 4 others, a career fair with 15 companies and 300+ attendees.
- Managed the event budget and sponsor relationships.
Education
BA (Hons) Business Management, University of Strathclyde
Sept 2020 — May 2024
Dissertation: profitability of small food businesses in Scotland (First). Expected 2:1 overall.
Skills
Advanced Excel · Financial accounting · PowerPoint · Data analysis · Teamwork · Event planning
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (C1) · Portuguese (A2)
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