Cynthia Riley
Summary
I am a motivated and personable individual with a strong background in team sports, which has helped me develop excellent teamwork, dedication, and self-development skills. As a sociable and approachable person, I enjoy building positive relationships and creating a welcoming environment. At 18, I have successfully completed my A-level studies in Law, Psychology, and Product Design. I am organised and proactive, with strong planning and project management skills, enabling me to manage tasks efficiently and achieve successful outcomes. I also have experience working to client specifications, identifying requirements, and delivering a high standard of customer service.
Overview
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1
Certification
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2
years of professional experience
Work History
06.2025 - 06.2025
- In June 2025, I volunteered alongside student leaders to organize and run an activity for Spirit Week, guiding 12- and 13-year-olds through a team task and creating a scoring system.
Project Manager
Heathrow Airport
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Later that month, I completed a virtual work experience program with Heathrow Airport, focusing on construction.
- Over the course of two weeks, I learned about modern construction methods and the off-site responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor, such as cost management, and received a certificate upon completion.
- Integrated sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into project planning, aligning with corporate social responsibility goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
Cleaner
Three Beans & A Tea Leaf Café
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Additionally in 2025 I worked part-time at Three Beans & A Tea Leaf Café, where I took on cleaning duties.
- Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations.
- Swept, vacuumed, polished and mopped hard floors within establishment.
- Completed cleaning projects on time, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Architect
HGP Architects
07.2023 - 07.2023
- In July 2023, I had the opportunity to spend a week on a work placement with HGP Architects.
- During my time there, I gained valuable insight into office life and architecture.
- I was given a case study, and at the end of the week, I presented my design in the conference room.
- Seven architects provided feedback, offering constructive criticism and highlighting the strengths of my design, including how I successfully addressed challenges in the case study.
- Worked on concept designs and detailing to meet client requests and specifications.
- Designed technical plans and 3D models using [Software].
- Utilised advanced software tools for creating detailed architectural plans and 3D models.
- Created computer models and rendering to bring designs to life and help clients visualise buildings.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines to client specifications.
- Analysed client feedback to identify areas for improvement in future projects.
- Completed freehand draw sketches to develop and express design ideas with others.
- Presented proposals to clients, effectively communicating design concepts and strategies.
- Provided expert advice, answered client queries and resolved construction and design issues.
- Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.
- Created professional, to-scale sketches to communicate and clarify special requirements.
Education
A-level studies - Law, Psychology, Product Design
Oaklands Sixth form
2026
Skills
- Map reading
- Communication
- Cleaning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership
- Organisation skills
- Customer service
- 3D modelling
- Project planning
Certification
Certificate (Heathrow Airport virtual work experience program), Heathrow Airport, 2025-06-30, Received a certificate upon completion of the virtual work experience program.
Accomplishments
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
- Governors’ End of Year Awards (Product Design), 2025-07-17, Received the “Governors’ End of Year Awards” for product design in the summer of 2025.
GCSE
Maths: 6, English Language: 4, English Speaking: Merit, Religious Studies:4, Geography: 5, English Literature:6, Combined Science :5, 6,
Hobbies and interests
- Reading
- Sketching
Timeline
06.2025 - 06.2025
Project Manager
Heathrow Airport
06.2025 - 06.2025
Cleaner
Three Beans & A Tea Leaf Café
03.2025 - 04.2025
Architect
HGP Architects
07.2023 - 07.2023
A-level studies - Law, Psychology, Product Design
Oaklands Sixth form