Finlay Houghton
Stockport,Greater Manchester
Summary
I'm a hardworking person, i love learning new things that can help me from day-to-day, and working skills. I'm a great team player, always looking to help myself and other achieve, if that's helping them or them helping me, I'm always open to new ideas. My communication skills are great, i have amazing people skills and always looking for ways to improve them even further. Time-management is good, I'm on time and always there for work, I'll always take on extra work if needed. I'm great with problem-solving, will always take on the challenge until i learn it. Multi-tasking is a strong point, always looking to master it more. Dedicated to my job and my team, for if its leading them or listening. My stock management is amazing, I'm a very organized person, as well as a very clean one.
I've worked at McDonald's part-time for the past 3 years, I've learnt many skills, including my teamwork and communication skills. Along side the first year of my work i was in college, studying Public Services for 2 years at Openshaw College in Manchester.
I also volunteered at my fathers work for a few months for my college course, where i worked in a workshop helping out with building and cleaning, where my communication skills came into play.
I since went back to college at Stockport for a few months to further study Public/Uniformed Services as i joined late, both colleges i passed well.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Fast food worker
McDonald's
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2022.12 - Current
- Managed cash register, maintained accuracy in all transactions.
- Followed health and safety regulations strictly, enhanced workplace environment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, resulted in minimal complaints.
- Coordinated with team members for efficient workflow during peak hours, as well as having great team-bonding.
- Worked efficiently during peak hours to meet customers' expectations.
Kitchen designer
Shepherds Of Cheshire
Bredbury, Stockport
2023.02 - 2023.09
- Suggested appropriate appliances and fixtures to complement overall kitchen design theme.
- Played a key role in showroom display arrangement, showcasing latest designs effectively.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends for incorporation into unique designs.
- Adapted client ideas into functional designs for fashionable living spaces.
- Assisted in building and creating new designs, per customer request.
Education
GCSEs - Public Services
Manchester OpenShaw College
Manchester 2022.09 - 2024.05
GCSEs - Public Services
Stockport College
Stockport 2025.02 - 2025.11
Skills
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Time management efficiency
- Composure under pressure, I'm great when under pressure, ill always try to find the solution
- Health and Safety regulations, always following the regulations and helping others follow them to
- Great teamwork and team-bonding, great peoples skill
- Always looking to learn and to teach/assist others
- Clear and great communicating skills, will always help others understand in any way possible
- Equipment cleaning, always making sure stuff is clean and tidy
- Equipment Maintenance, always making sure the equipment is working as it should, reporting the problem when it is not
- Stock management, i make sure everything is organized, not peering over shelves where it could become a hazard, and helping load boxes and crates
Languages
English
Fluent
Italian
Elementary
Affiliations
- Learning new things
- Road Trips/Driving
- Music/learning piano
Accomplishments
I got a few rewards for leadership within college and high school, and others for communications.
Timeline
GCSEs - Public Services
Stockport College
2025.02 - 2025.11
Kitchen designer
Shepherds Of Cheshire
2023.02 - 2023.09
Fast food worker
McDonald's
2022.12 - Current
GCSEs - Public Services
Manchester OpenShaw College
2022.09 - 2024.05