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Websites
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Scholarships
Languages
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Jack Degnan

Jack Degnan

Glasgow

Summary

Degree in French and Spanish literature and language. Experience includes volunteering as an ESL teacher, working in 5-star hospitality, and door-to-door sales. Strong interpersonal skills and resilience demonstrated through diverse roles. Committed to continuous professional development and expanding linguistic capabilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Front of house Waiter

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
Glasgow, Glasgow City
09.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up special events for up to 200 guests, resulting in successful functions.
  • Handled complaints effectively, ensuring repeat business.
  • Provided menu explanations to customers, aiding their meal choices.
  • Prepared bills accurately at end of meals, avoiding any discrepancies or disputes with customers.

Spanish and French Tutor

Superprof
Remote / St Andrews
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to address specific learning needs resulting in improved performance.
  • Implemented innovative teaching techniques, thus making lessons more enjoyable.
  • Incorporated modern teaching methods recommended for IB examinations and helped 5 students pass their exams.

Sales agent

Dontwastemoney.co.uk
Glasgow
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Developed sales pitches tailored specifically to individual client needs.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing team to develop sales strategies.
  • Spoke to over 70 customers per day, selling fixed tariffs for British Gas.
  • Utilised persuasive selling techniques for closing sales deals successfully.

Front of house Waiter

Ham’s Hame Pub and Grill
St Andrews
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, leading to accurate order taking.
  • Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering harmonious working environment.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.

Breakfast Waiter / Conference and events Waiter

The Old Course Hotel
St Andrews
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction.
  • Communicated efficiently with fellow team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
  • Worked collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service delivery.

Education

Masters of Arts - French and Spanish literature and language

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife
09.2021 - 07.2025

Semester of Exchange - Humanidades

Universidad De Montevideo
Montevideo
03.2024 - 07.2024

Semester of Exchange - Faculté Des Lettres

La Sorbonne Université
Paris
08.2023 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Boclair Academy
Glasgow
06.2021

Skills

  • First Aid & Emergency Care
  • Native level in English
  • C1 level in French
  • C1 level in Spanish
  • A2 level in German
  • Quality Customer Service
  • TEFL Qualification
  • Sales Experience
  • Travel experience
  • Interpersonal expertise

Websites

Certification

  • First Aid Certification Institution: International Medical Agency 2020
  • Open University – L116, Spanish Studies 1 - Intermediate Duration: October 2020 – July 2021
  • Internacional de Julio 2023 en el nivel superior C1.1 de Español Institution: Universidad de Valladolid
  • Premier TEFL - Accredited TEFL Certification, September 2025

Volunteer Experience

Dementia friends scheme – Friendship Circle, 2021-01, 2021-05, Day trip planner, Food and drink server

Angloville Mentor - I spent three weeks in Poland in July-August 2025 volunteering over 210 hours as an English speaking mentor for kids aged between 8 and 18.

Scholarships

  • Alan Turing Mobility Scheme Scholarship
  • The Zannah Stephen Memorial Travel Bursaries.
  • Margaret Fleming Scholarship.

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Front of house Waiter

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
09.2025 - Current

Sales agent

Dontwastemoney.co.uk
08.2025 - 10.2025

Spanish and French Tutor

Superprof
09.2024 - 09.2025

Front of house Waiter

Ham’s Hame Pub and Grill
09.2024 - 08.2025

Semester of Exchange - Humanidades

Universidad De Montevideo
03.2024 - 07.2024

Semester of Exchange - Faculté Des Lettres

La Sorbonne Université
08.2023 - 12.2023

Breakfast Waiter / Conference and events Waiter

The Old Course Hotel
03.2022 - 09.2023

Masters of Arts - French and Spanish literature and language

University of St Andrews
09.2021 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

Boclair Academy

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