Leila Steele
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
I’m a motivated International Business student with a keen interest in business strategy, finance, and data analysis. Experiences like the HSBC Asset Management seminar and virtual work programmes have given me insight into professional environments and helped me develop analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Completing my EPQ strengthened my ability to research, organise information, and present evidence-based conclusions. I enjoy working with others and am eager to use my skills to contribute to strategic projects in a business setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Waitress
Harvester
London
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Served customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring orders were accurate and everyone had a positive experience.
- Handled payments and resolved customer concerns calmly while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Helped open and close the restaurant, maintaining a clean and organised space and working closely with colleagues to keep service running smoothly.
Classroom Volunteer
Local Primary School
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Supported teachers in the classroom by helping pupils with reading, writing, and basic learning activities.
- Worked one-to-one with younger students to improve their confidence and engagement with learning.
- Assisted in maintaining a positive and organised classroom environment while helping manage group activities.
Work experience
HSBC UK
London, greater london
2023.08 - 2023.08
- Attended seminars led by asset management professionals on portfolio management, investment strategies, and global financial markets.
- Gained insight into how asset managers analyse risk, diversify portfolios, and make long-term investment decisions for clients.
- Participated in networking sessions with industry professionals, discussing career pathways in banking and investment management.
- Collaborated with other students in discussions on market trends and investment approaches.
Education
International Business
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 09/2026 -
A-Levels -
Trinity Catholic High School
London 09/2023 - 07/2025
EPQ - (C)
Trinity Catholic High School
London 09/2023 - 07/2025
GCSEs -
Trinity Catholic High School
London 09/2021 - 07/2023
Skills
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Able to make sense of complex information and see the bigger picture, developed through my EPQ research and finance seminars
- Communication & Persuasion: Experienced in explaining ideas clearly and convincing others, through debate club, volunteering, and presenting research
- Project Management & Organisation: Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and long-term projects, from EPQ research to work experience and volunteering commitments
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Enjoy working with others to achieve shared goals, whether in classroom activities, debate teams, or busy hospitality environments
- Research & Data Handling: Skilled at collecting, analysing, and interpreting information to draw meaningful conclusions
Timeline
Waitress
Harvester
2024.01 - 2025.01
Classroom Volunteer
Local Primary School
2023.09 - 2024.09
Work experience
HSBC UK
2023.08 - 2023.08
International Business
University of Liverpool
09/2026 -
A-Levels -
Trinity Catholic High School
09/2023 - 07/2025
EPQ - (C)
Trinity Catholic High School
09/2023 - 07/2025
GCSEs -
Trinity Catholic High School
09/2021 - 07/2023