FINLAY SODEAU
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Skilled in fostering a positive and cohesive work environment that enhances collaboration among colleagues and improves customer relations. Proven ability to tackle new challenges and adapt creatively to changing situations while maintaining focus on common goals. Committed to creating an enjoyable workplace for everybody involved.
Looking to relocate to Manchester or London.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Application process for Royal Marines
Royal Navy
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Completed rigorous training sessions to improve physical fitness and facilitate effective team integration.
- Despite being unsuccessful through injury, the structured systems I applied onto myself remain with me, as do my ambitious goals.
Labourer
Trant engineering
Havant, Hampshire
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Joined a pre-existing team to streamline a project involving removing hazardous materials and operating dangerous equipment.
- This taught me quick integration with a professional team under time and safety pressure.
Waiter
Sinah Warren Hotel
Portsmouth, Hampshire
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a clean and welcoming dining environment.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
Lifeguard
ukwaterparks.com
Lincoln
05.2020 - 07.2021
- During this spell of employment, I worked as an Activity Leader for over a year at an outdoor water park, meaning I was a lifeguard with added responsibility of directing, greeting and assisting customers with specific needs.
- The nature of the job required me to work both independently and as a team in order to provide a professional, friendly and enjoyable experience for customers.
Lifeguard
Metheringham pool
Lincoln
04.2019 - 08.2019
- During my first ever employment, I worked in a community pool where, due to the informal atmosphere and lack of colleagues, I held a position of high responsibility and was responsible for greeting customers and keeping the pool a safe environment.
Education
2 A levels, 1 BTEC - Geography, Business, BTEC Sport
Carre's Grammar School
Sleaford07-2021
Ba (Hons) - Political Science
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester06-2024
Skills
Fast Learner
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Sociable persona
- Creativity
- Thrive working in a team
- Enjoy building customer relations
- AI proficiency
- Easy integration into teams
LANGUAGES
English
Hobbies and Interests
I've always enjoyed sport, with Rugby being a massive part of my life for as long as I can remember, with football being another huge interest of mine. I've also loved travelling the world, experiencing other cultures and cuisines, with travel being to some degree a motivator for career success.
Timeline
Application process for Royal Marines
Royal Navy
08.2025 - 05.2026
Labourer
Trant engineering
05.2025 - 07.2025
Waiter
Sinah Warren Hotel
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
ukwaterparks.com
05.2020 - 07.2021
Lifeguard
Metheringham pool
04.2019 - 08.2019
2 A levels, 1 BTEC - Geography, Business, BTEC Sport
Carre's Grammar School
Ba (Hons) - Political Science
The Manchester Metropolitan University