Harry Hopkins
London,Greenwich
Summary
I completed my GCSEs and A-levels at Harris Academy Falconwood, where I developed a strong academic foundation alongside completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award, strengthening my teamwork, resilience, and commitment. Outside of academics, I have practised Taekwondo since the age of seven, which has instilled discipline and focus.
I have gained practical work experience across a range of roles, including engineering exposure at Brampton Lift Engineering, lifeguarding for three years, and providing security at large-scale events such as Glastonbury Festival, developing responsibility, situational awareness, and professionalism in high-pressure
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Security Guard
SIA
London
2025.04 - Current
- Managed access control systems to prevent unauthorised entry into premises.
- Identified potential threats by conducting thorough risk assessments.
- Responded to emergencies with swift action, prioritising safety of personnel.
- Reported any suspicious behaviour promptly to the management team.
- Ensured premises safety through regular patrols and surveillance.
- Monitored CCTV systems for potential security breaches.
- Controlled crowds during peak hours with effective communication techniques.
- Facilitated smooth flow of traffic during special events, minimising disruptions and congestion.
- Utilised conflict resolution skills to defuse potentially volatile situations effectively.
- Provided excellent customer service, assisting visitors with directions or inquiries.
Lifeguard / Recreational Assistant
Better Leisure
Thamesmead, Greenwich
2023.06 - 2026.02
- Maximised customer satisfaction by greeting guests with courtesy, resolving issues promptly and with enthusiasm.
- Collaborated with team to achieve full pool coverage and cleaning procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected pool equipment and accessories to minimise potential health risks.
- Performed successful pool rescues, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
- Worked closely with management to develop emergency response plans.
- Assisted swimmers in distress, preventing potential accidents.
- Worked flexible shifts including holidays and weekends providing continuous coverage.
- Coordinated with other lifeguards for efficient work flow during peak hours.
- Carried out daily operational checks of equipment for optimal performance.
Instructor
tang taekwondo academy
plumstead
2018.01 - 2022.09
- within this experience I developed good communication skills and was able to provide vital information to a group of 20+ people so they had a good understanding of the drills throughout the lesson, when teaching I kept interactive so that they was never bored.
- Fostered positive learning environment by implementing interactive teaching methods.
- Kept parents informed about their child's progress through regular communication, fostered parent-teacher collaboration.
- Implemented various teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles of students.
- Managed student behaviour by enforcing established classroom rules, maintained discipline effectively.
lift engineer
Brampton
plumstead
2019.05 - 2020.04
- within this placement I learned the teamwork skills when constructing the actual lifts in terms of assembling them in adequate timing so that they could be transported by the deadline. I also learned other skills such as how to work with the solid works 3D modelling software which the company used to create the templates and designs of the lifts.
Education
AED - Automated external defibrillator
The Royal Life Saving Society
ElthamNPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Generation 9
The Royal Life Saving Society
ElthamA-Levels - business
Harris Academy Falconwood
Welling, A-Levels - mathematics
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingA-Levels - politics
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingA-Levels - extended project
Harris Academy Falconwood
Welling Second Degree Black Belt - Taekwondo
Tang Taekwondo Academy
PlumsteadGCSEs - Mathematics
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingGCSEs - Citizenship Studies
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingGCSEs - English Literature
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingGCSEs - English Language
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingGCSEs - Spoken Language
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingGCSEs - History
Harris Academy Falconwood
Welling, BEXGCSEs - Business
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingGCSEs - Creative Media
Harris Academy Falconwood
WellingSIA LICENSE - Security
Security Industry Authority (SIA)
England 2024.05 - 2024.06
Environmental Social Governance - Finance
Bloomberg
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 2025.12 - 2026.02
Bloomberg Market Concepts - Finance
Bloomberg
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 2022.09 - 2023.04
Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals - Finance
Bloomberg
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 2026.01 - 2026.02
Bloomberg Spreadsheet Analysis - Finance
Bloomberg
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 2025.12 - 2026.02
Skills
- Working as a team
- Life saving skills and first aid
- Listening and good communication skills
- Quick thinking/ problem solver
- Anti-Terrorism techniques
- Finance regulations understanding
- Ethical conduct in finance
- Finance industry knowledge
- Excel and data analysis
Timeline
Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals - Finance
Bloomberg
2026.01 - 2026.02
Environmental Social Governance - Finance
Bloomberg
2025.12 - 2026.02
Bloomberg Spreadsheet Analysis - Finance
Bloomberg
2025.12 - 2026.02
Security Guard
SIA
2025.04 - Current
SIA LICENSE - Security
Security Industry Authority (SIA)
2024.05 - 2024.06
Lifeguard / Recreational Assistant
Better Leisure
2023.06 - 2026.02
Bloomberg Market Concepts - Finance
Bloomberg
2022.09 - 2023.04
lift engineer
Brampton
2019.05 - 2020.04
Instructor
tang taekwondo academy
2018.01 - 2022.09
AED - Automated external defibrillator
The Royal Life Saving Society
NPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Generation 9
The Royal Life Saving Society
A-Levels - business
Harris Academy Falconwood
A-Levels - mathematics
Harris Academy Falconwood
A-Levels - politics
Harris Academy Falconwood
A-Levels - extended project
Harris Academy Falconwood
Second Degree Black Belt - Taekwondo
Tang Taekwondo Academy
GCSEs - Mathematics
Harris Academy Falconwood
GCSEs - Citizenship Studies
Harris Academy Falconwood
GCSEs - English Literature
Harris Academy Falconwood
GCSEs - English Language
Harris Academy Falconwood
GCSEs - Spoken Language
Harris Academy Falconwood
GCSEs - History
Harris Academy Falconwood
GCSEs - Business
Harris Academy Falconwood
GCSEs - Creative Media
Harris Academy Falconwood