Lindsay Holmwood
Newquay ,Cornwall
Summary
- Focused student eager to master industry best practices and company processes. Quick-learning team player with focus on accuracy and quality performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Manager
Porth Beach Hotel
Newquay, Cornwall
2023.07 - Current
- Front of house in a busy hotel and restaurant. Welcoming customers and dealing with any problems. This refined my skills in conflict resolution and time management.
Volunteer Youth Worker
Challenge Tanzania
, Tanzania
2025.07 - 2025.08
- Inspiring children in Tanzania in underfunded schools. Encouraged teamwork, leadership and to live a healthy lifestyle through activity based learning.
- Coordinated outdoor events to foster team-building and cooperation amongst participants.
- Provided emotional support to aid in the mental well-being of children.
- Provided mentorship for personal growth and development of life skills.
Insurance Analyst
Legal and General
Newquay, Cornwall
2022.07 - 2022.07
- Assisted and work-shadowed an insurance analyst, refining decision-making skills and my attention to detail.
Retail Sales Associate
North Shore Surf Shop
Newquay , Cornwall
2018.06 - 2020.09
- Boosted store reputation with excellent customer service skills.
- Provided product knowledge to customers for informed purchases.
- Established rapport with customers through attentive listening and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Swansea University
Swansea 09.2023
A-Levels -
Truro College
Truro06.2023
GCSEs -
Newquay Tretherras
Newquay07.2021
Skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Exceptional customer service and social skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Problem solving and decision solving skills
- Research skills
- Resilience
Accomplishments
- Member of the Swansea Sirens Cheerleading Society
- Black belt in kickboxing
- Active member of the University Ski Society
- SSI open water diving qualification
- Raised over £2000 for Cancer Rearch by participating in Student Fight Night (student boxing)
- Currently in training for Swansea half marathon
- Proficient in Excell and R Studio
Additional Information
During my GCSE’s and A levels, I faced considerable personal challenges, including becoming estranged from my parents, which impacted my academic performance.
Timeline
Volunteer Youth Worker
Challenge Tanzania
2025.07 - 2025.08
Assistant Manager
Porth Beach Hotel
2023.07 - Current
Insurance Analyst
Legal and General
2022.07 - 2022.07
Retail Sales Associate
North Shore Surf Shop
2018.06 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Swansea University
A-Levels -
Truro College
GCSEs -
Newquay Tretherras