Farhaan Shafi
Pinner,Middlesex
Summary
A responsible and motivated Year 11 student currently preparing for GCSEs, with a strong interest in banking and finance. Interested in understanding how financial institutions operate, how money is managed, and how businesses grow. Studying at Queen Elizabeth’s School, UK’s number one state school recognised for outstanding academic standards and consistently strong results. Various roles include Junior Prefect, representing the school on the debate team and involvement in competitive team sports. Developed discipline, teamwork, and reliability. Keen to gain work experience in a banking environment to develop professional skills, financial awareness, and confidence in the financial sector.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Website administrator
Grandparent's Charity Fundraising
Neasden, London
2020.05 - Current
- Managed and updated JustGiving page content to ensure accurate and up-to-date information about the charity's activities and projects
- Uploaded news, events, progress updates related to the school and mosque development
- Co-ordinated with family members/charity organisers to gather content and ensure accurate representation of projects
- Helped increase awareness of the charity's work supporting education and community development in a rural village
Education
GCSEs -
Queen Elizabeth School For Boys
BarnetSkills
- Numerical & Analytical Skills: Strong ability in Maths, supporting interest in finance
- Teamwork: Developed through the debate team, rugby and football participation
- Leadership & Accountability: Trusted Junior Prefect and other school ambassador roles
- Communication: Developed through debating and mentoring younger students
- Organisation & Time Management: Balances academic studies with extracurricular activities
- Discipline & Work Ethic: Regular training, matches, and school responsibilities
- Reliability: Consistent commitment to school and extracurricular activities
- Attention to Detail: Careful and focused approach to tasks and learning
Affiliations
- Keen interest in how money, banking systems, and investments work • Actively developing understanding of financial concepts and markets • Interested in pursuing future opportunities in banking, finance or business • Motivated to learn professional skills such as organisation, problem-solving and decision-making
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Junior Prefect
- Supported staff with school duties and student organisation
- Acted as a role model for younger students
- Demonstrated trustworthiness, responsibility, and leadership
Maths Tutor (Peer Support)
- Helped younger students improve their Maths understanding
- Developed patience, communication, and mentoring skills
Open Day Science Department Tour Guide
- Guided visitors and prospective students around the science department
- Explained facilities and student experience confidently
- Represented the school in a professional and positive manner
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Charity Volunteer
- Designed a Go Fund Me webpage for an underprivileged village in Pakistan
- Edited videos for presentations used for fundraising events
- Raised awareness by talking about the charity at events
School Debate Team
- Represented the school in debates
- Developed critical thinking, argument building, and public speaking skills
School Rugby Team (B Team)
- Represented the school in competitive fixtures
- Demonstrated teamwork, resilience and commitment
- Followed structured coaching and game strategies
Football – Ruislip Rangers
- Played for a local football club – Ruislip Rangers
- Attended regular training sessions and matches
- Developed teamwork, communication and consistency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Website administrator
Grandparent's Charity Fundraising
2020.05 - Current
GCSEs -
Queen Elizabeth School For Boys