Caolan Clark
Belfast,,Co.Antrim
Summary
Final-year Finance and Investment Management student with strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills developed through experience in healthcare, retail supervision, and Python-based university projects. I am adaptable, detail-focused, and confident working in fast-paced environments, with a strong ability to learn new systems, follow structured processes, and work effectively with others. My academic and professional experience has developed transferable technical, analytical, and customer-focused skills with an eagerness to apply this to the engineering program with options technology
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Infection Prevention Technician
NHS- Belfast City Hospital
Belfast , Co.Antrim
2024.02 - Current
- Collaborated closely with medical teams, ward staff, and support colleagues to maintain high infection prevention standards in a fast-paced NHS environment.
- Maintained a 99% overall audit score by consistently following infection prevention procedures, completing tasks to a high standard, and demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Improved audit performance by identifying areas for improvement, adapting cleaning processes, and ensuring infection control standards were consistently met.
- Used clear communication to coordinate with clinical staff, understand ward priorities, and complete infection prevention tasks safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining strong organisational standards and professionalism.
Financial Modelling
University Project
Belfast, Co.Antrim
2025.05 - 2025.05
- Used Python to conduct a financial modelling project on SPY ETF, applying data analysis techniques to process market data, calculate returns, volatility, Sharpe ratios, correlations, and rolling performance measures.
- Developed Python-based analysis to clean and align time-series financial data, engineer features such as daily returns and rolling volatility, and prepare the dataset for further modelling.
- Applied Python libraries to create visualizations including correlation heatmaps, return distributions, volatility trends, feature importance plots, and model evaluation outputs, helping communicate technical findings clearly.
- Used Python to support a structured financial modelling report by transforming raw ETF and global index data into meaningful performance metrics and visual insights.
Retail Supervisor
Chaplin's
Belfast , Co.Antrim
2020.07 - 2024.01
- Helped transform sales performance at a newly managed location, contributing to a 3x increase in sales by improving customer service standards, refining sales processes, and supporting a more structured approach to daily operations.
- Engaged with Owners and management to suggest and implement procedures that resulted in improved operational efficiency by analyzing sales patterns and customer preference for data-driven inventory decisions.
- Collaborated effectively with other departments achieving seamless store operations during the integration of a new POS system and online/store order process making the process as seamless as possible.
- Supported team members with training, task delegation, and process adherence to maintain consistent performance during busy periods.
- Improved ability to adapt quickly to fast-paced and changing environments, using clear communication to understand new processes, support team collaboration, and respond effectively to customer needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Investment Management
Ulster University
Belfast 2023.09 -
A-Levels -
St Mary's CBGS
Belfast 2021.09 - 2023.06
GCSEs -
St Mary's CBGS
Belfast 2019.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Python
- Jupyter notebook
- Analytical mindset
- Bloomberg
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
Affiliations
- Running/Gym
- Youth Work/Volunteering
- Travel
- Different Cultures
- Reading
- Cooking
Timeline
Financial Modelling
University Project
2025.05 - 2025.05
Infection Prevention Technician
NHS- Belfast City Hospital
2024.02 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Investment Management
Ulster University
2023.09 -
A-Levels -
St Mary's CBGS
2021.09 - 2023.06
Retail Supervisor
Chaplin's
2020.07 - 2024.01
GCSEs -
St Mary's CBGS
2019.09 - 2021.07