JAKE A. WOODS
London,London
Summary
Experienced in hospitality sector with focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. Enhance customer satisfaction through strong communication skills and keen eye for detail in service delivery. Thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless operations and high standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Front of House Waiter
Green Papaya
Hackney
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality guest experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while balancing academic studies.
- Handled customer enquiries and complaints with professionalism.
Bar Operative
Shack Events
London
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided bar and front-line service during high-capacity events, maintaining professionalism and safety compliance.
- Set up and dismantled equipment, monitored site safety, and addressed customer concerns.
- Developed strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure settings.
- Demonstrated adaptability, self-direction, and effective teamwork across varied roles and shifts.
Labourer
Sanctum Design and Building
London
06.2025 - Current
- Supported construction teams through manual labour, material handling, and site maintenance.
- Operated tools and assisted tradespeople in completing complex builds safely and efficiently.
- Built core transferable skills including attention to detail, reliability, and practical problem-solving.
Education
BA - Economics
University of Sussex
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 09.2022 - 07.2025
A-levels - Maths, Physics and Economics
Fortismere Sixth Form
Harringay, Haringey 09.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
- Excel
- Python
- Stata
- Econometrics
- Data analysis
Additional Information
- Gained hands-on knowledge through self-directed trading projects. Regularly monitoring financial markets, backtesting strategies, and refining risk management skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Python, and Stata. Applied these tools in academic coursework, including econometrics and data analysis.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills in university group projects and professional roles.
- Actively involved in chess, gym training, trading, and poker - activities that enhance strategic thinking, discipline, and focus.
Timeline
Labourer
Sanctum Design and Building
06.2025 - Current
Bar Operative
Shack Events
02.2024 - 02.2025
Front of House Waiter
Green Papaya
11.2023 - Current
BA - Economics
University of Sussex
09.2022 - 07.2025
A-levels - Maths, Physics and Economics
Fortismere Sixth Form
09.2020 - 06.2022
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