Lola Romy Alford

I am a highly motivated and adaptable individual with a diverse background, having gained experience in various industries, including business, hospitality, and finance. I have a strong passion for helping others, which has been demonstrated through my work at an old people's home and assisting in a local dental practice. In addition to my practical experience, I have a solid academic foundation, having earned several academic awards, and have actively pursued personal growth through multiple virtual courses in finance and accounting. I have also participated in webinars on investment banking, further enhancing my professional knowledge. With a strong background in customer service, teamwork, and a passion for learning, I am eager to contribute my skills to new opportunities and challenges. I believe teamwork and effective communication are skills that are crucial in academic and professional pursuits. One of my proudest achievements is my contribution to planning a charity ball alongside my mum. This was for an especially meaningful charity. The experience allowed me to utilise organisational skills and handle responsibilities outside of an academic realm. During Year 12, I presented with a team to someone at Google about how they can incorporate AI into their company without alarming those who are sceptical. We were runners-up, and this experience helped me develop teamwork skills and explore data protection with AI, as well as how it can support research and development. To delve deeper into these themes, I participated in a Barclays virtual work experience, where I designed My Bank Pal, an aid for banking apps that combines AI with accessibility and inclusion. This project enhanced my problem-solving and critical thinking skills by defining the problem and dividing it into manageable parts. I am eager to bring my personality and skills into a professional setting where I can continue to grow.

• Lloyds Banking Group Careers Live Apprenticeship Insight Event
• Insight into UBS Banking & Finance Certificate of Achievement
• Lloyds Banking Group Careers Live Level Up Your Summer Steps to Smash Your Final Year & Beyond
• Springpod accounting and Finance course
• EY Women in Finance webinar
• YP networking event at the o2
• School Prefect
• Level 1 safeguarding training
• Runner-up in Google's AI presentation competition
• Barclays Virtual Work Experience
• Forage Job Simulation (JP Morgan Investment Banking)