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Laura M Barlow

Manchester

Summary

Dynamic, passionate, and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in communication skills and customer service. I have a grassroots interests and passions in philosophy, architecture and design, along with practical proficiency in written communication, public speaking, and presentation delivery. My skills are supported by knowledge in Photoshop, ArcGIS, and SketchUp.

I possess a valid UK driving licence and excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional organisational skills. I am proficient in Microsoft Office and well-informed about various management styles through my recent CPD training and past work environments. My goal is to progress professionally while pursuing my passion for design and critical thinking, applying my knowledge of planning and the public sector to live projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Graduate Management Trainee

Manchester City Council
Manchester
09.2023 - 09.2025

Casual bar staff

Market Town Taverns
Wetherby
08.2021 - 01.2024

Seasonal Bar Manager

Sands Resort Hotel
Newquay, UK
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bar Manager and Hotel Worker

Inghams Ski Holidays
Val d'Isere
01.2020 - 03.2020

Holiday representative and Ranger

Hotelplan, Santa’s Lapland
11.2019 - 01.2020

Holiday representative

Eurocamp
Carnac
07.2019 - 10.2019

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious Studies, Fine Art, Drama, Geography

St Aidan’s COE High School

A levels - Philosophy and Ethics, Photography, Geography

St Aidan’s and St John Fishers Associated 6th Form

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Spatial Design

Leeds Arts University
/2018 - /2019

BSc - Planning & Real Estate

University of Manchester
/2020 - /2023

CPD - Leadership and Management

Manchester Adult Education

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Energetic personality
  • Valid UK driving license
  • Organisational skills
  • Fast-paced work experience
  • Presentation delivery
  • Public speaking confidence
  • Written communication proficiency
  • Photoshop expertise
  • ArchGIS experience
  • SketchUp experience
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Management styles awareness

Accomplishments

- GCSE English Award, 2018

- British Sign Language L1, 2019

- Graduate of the Year top 10 at LGC, 2024

- Project Manager and host for the Regional Strategic Migrant Partnerships Conference, 2024





Custom

  • Market Town Taverns, The Mews, Wetherby, Charmain, 07793 281728
  • Sands Resort Hotel, Leeanne@sandsresort.co.uk
  • Manchester City Council Graduate Mentor, Lydia Stroud, lydia.stroud@manchester.gov.uk
  • Manchester City Council, Graduate Placement 1, mutuze.muhumuza@manchester.gov.uk
  • Manchester City Council, Graduate Placement 2, katerina.betsou@gmail.com
  • Manchester City Council, Graduate Placement 3, katrina.holt@manchester.gov.uk & dave.barlow@manchester.gov.uk

Timeline

Graduate Management Trainee

Manchester City Council
09.2023 - 09.2025

Seasonal Bar Manager

Sands Resort Hotel
06.2023 - 08.2023

Casual bar staff

Market Town Taverns
08.2021 - 01.2024

Bar Manager and Hotel Worker

Inghams Ski Holidays
01.2020 - 03.2020

Holiday representative and Ranger

Hotelplan, Santa’s Lapland
11.2019 - 01.2020

Holiday representative

Eurocamp
07.2019 - 10.2019

A levels - Philosophy and Ethics, Photography, Geography

St Aidan’s and St John Fishers Associated 6th Form

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious Studies, Fine Art, Drama, Geography

St Aidan’s COE High School

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Spatial Design

Leeds Arts University
/2018 - /2019

BSc - Planning & Real Estate

University of Manchester
/2020 - /2023

CPD - Leadership and Management

Manchester Adult Education
Laura M Barlow