Matthew Moss Alumni Class of 2020 – Zain Mahmood
Zain Mahmood – Level 6 Digital Activation Degree Apprentice at L’Oreal Groupe
We are celebrating the impressive achievements of Zain Mahmood, a former Matthew Moss learner and current Digital Activation Degree Apprentice at the L’Oreal Groupe.
Life at Matthew Moss
Whilst at Matthew Moss, Zain especially excelled in English. He was supported by Mrs Moore whose encouragement pushed him to achieve an excellent Grade 8 in both Literature and Language.
Mrs Moore always pushed me to achieve a high grade because she knew I could easily get it.
Zain spoke fondly of his Maths lessons with his teacher, Mr Bhikha.
Mr Bhika had a great interactive way of teaching and I think that’s what made Maths one of my favourite lessons during high school.
Zain credited the D6 programme for allowing him to gain deeper subject knowledge and focused revision time.
D6 was a huge help to my success as it put me around smart college students who were able to support me. It helped me have a deeper understanding of my subjects as I could spend more time studying them.
Zain also got involved with sports whilst at Matthew Moss and highlighted the support he received, whether it was playing football or trying out netball for the first time.
Life after Matthew Moss
After leaving Matthew Moss in 2020, Zain went on to study A Levels in Mathematics, Business and Economics at Rochdale Sixth Form College.
In 2023, Zain went on to complete a Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with Baltic Apprenticeships.
Zain completed his apprenticeship as part of his role with Sambro International Ltd., an award winning toy manufacturer and global supplier of creative products.
After completing his Level 3 Apprenticeship, Zain set his sights on further study and experience.
He applied for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships and was hugely successful, landing a Level 6 Digital Activation Degree Apprenticeship with beauty giant L’Oreal Groupe.
As part of his apprenticeship, Zain studies at the University of West London where he is working towards his Chartered Business Management degree. Zain is set to finish his apprenticeship in 2027.
Since working at L’Oreal, I have gained so much experience and knowledge working around talented people and working with brands like Prada, Valentino and Mugler.
Zain’s achievements extend past his education, having created his very own social media marketing agency in February 2024.
He took his passion for marketing and social media and created his own agency, Nexus Gen. He even managed to secure his first client based in Canada within just two weeks of launching his business.
Thank you so much Zain for sharing your story with us! We are so proud of all that you have achieved as part of our wonderful Watergrove Trust alumni. We wish you every success as you continue your studies and can’t wait to see what you achieve in the future!
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