john marlow
southampton
Summary
I am a motivated, hard-working young professional looking to build a long-term career within the construction sector. I have hands-on experience in carpentry, groundworks, labouring, retail, and hospitality, giving me a strong mix of practical site knowledge, communication skills, and customer-facing experience. Through balancing college, university, and regular work, including weekends and evenings, I have developed reliability, discipline, and the ability to work well under pressure. I am confident working in teams, taking responsibility, and showing leadership when needed. My background performing in the West End, along with my training and work experience, has helped me become confident, resilient, and comfortable communicating with a wide range of people. I am now looking to live and work in Manchester, where I can continue learning, contribute positively, and grow into an effective professional and leader.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Groundworker
ADM building and plant
Southampton, Hampshire
- Gained hands-on groundworks experience from a young age through regular on-and-off work with family business.
- Assisted with general groundworks, labouring, digging, site preparation, and moving materials.
- Experienced in operating site machinery, including diggers and dumpers.
- Supported outdoor manual work in physically demanding site conditions.
Bar staff member
Beer engine
Liverpool, Merseyside
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Kept records of tabs accurately, avoiding monetary discrepancies.
- handled face to face sales, directly taking and carrying out drinks orders
- Engaged in upselling techniques, boosting sales revenue.
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing friendly and timely service.
Carpenters assistant
SCS carpentery and building
Southampton, Hampshire
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted a sole trader carpenter with general carpentry and labouring work.
- Balanced college studies with 3–4 days of work per week, including weekends and evenings.
- Helped with measuring, cutting, fitting, sanding, carrying materials, and preparing work areas.
- Gained practical carpentry experience and supported pricing jobs by discussing materials and labour requirements.
Waitrose sales assistant
Waitrose & Partners
Southampton, Hampshire
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked evening shifts alongside college and part-time carpentry work.
- Served customers politely and helped with queries on the shop floor.
- Replenished stock, kept displays tidy, and maintained high store standards.
- Worked as part of a team in a busy retail environment.
Education
GCSEs -
brookfield community scool
Hampshire 09.2016 - 05.2021
Higher National Diploma - Construction and built environment
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh 09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Construction management
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2023 - 06.2026
Skills
Leadership and team coordination — confident in leadership roles, helping organise tasks, supporting others, and keeping work moving efficiently
Strong communication skills — confident speaking with different people, developed through customer-facing work and performing in the West End in my youth
Teamwork and reliability — experienced working closely with tradespeople, colleagues, customers, and team members in busy environments
Practical construction knowledge — hands-on understanding of carpentry, groundworks, labouring, tools, materials, and site operations
Discipline and work ethic — committed to regular gym training and Muay Thai, showing focus, consistency, and resilience
Problem-solving under pressure — able to stay calm, think practically, and adapt when plans change or issues come up
Timeline
Bar staff member
Beer engine
11.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Construction management
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2023 - 06.2026
Waitrose sales assistant
Waitrose & Partners
04.2022 - 07.2022
Higher National Diploma - Construction and built environment
Eastleigh College
09.2021 - 05.2023
Carpenters assistant
SCS carpentery and building
06.2021 - 09.2023
GCSEs -
brookfield community scool
09.2016 - 05.2021
Groundworker
ADM building and plant