Rory Finlayson
Kilsyth ,North Lanarkshire
Summary
A motivated individual with strong communication and relationship-building abilities. Thrives in team environments through effective collaboration and project management skills. Proactive professional and adaptable to diverse environments and challenges through a wide range of experiences. Excels in varied roles to benefit team performance and outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and developing with experience in community service and public safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer english teacher
Tiger Corner Guesthouse
Sauraha, Nepal
2026.03 - 2026.03
- Developed communication and English skills for children and local community members. Primarily focusing on interpersonal skills as building blocks to make connections, and improve relationships.
Volunteer business assistant
Living Project Kurunegala
Kandy, Sri Lanka
2026.01 - 2026.02
- This role was focused on developing business ideas within a local eco project focused on sustainable tourism, and developing community involvement within the local tourism industry. This role also focused on agricultural tasks and manual labour to renovate the eco project, to future-proof the business for tourism income.
Social care officer
Avenue Care Services
Auchterarder , Perth and Kinross
2023.09 - 2025.07
- Supported individuals with everyday tasks and administering medication safely and professionally. Further to this, developing strong relationships with clients to build trust and improve recovery was a key role within this job. A strong understanding of effective moving and handling was also key within this role, as it enabled clients to maintain some form of mobility and improve the quality of daily life.
Lifeguard
Berkshire Trails Camp
Boston, Massachusetts
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Responsible for maintaining the safety and welfare of children and adults at a sports summer camp. Conducted swimming lessons and swim tests to gauge an understanding of how to manage and ensure maximum safety within the pool and lake environment. Provided guidance and authority while being attentive to limit risks effectively.
Warehouse Operative
Gist Limited
Cumbernauld
2022.02 - 2022.06
- Responsibilities of this role included packing and picking stock accurately to be loaded for transportation to retailers. Another duty within this role was scanning and sorting diverted stock, as well as identifying damaged stock to be removed.
Customer Service Assistant
Caulders Garden centre
Glasgow
2019.11 - 2020.01
- This role was heavily customer service based, dealing with customer queries and assisting customers with purchasing stock. Along with customer service, this role was very team-oriented, working as a team to ensure the shop remained clean and tidy at all times, as well as moving stock into the shop and out for transport. One other responsibility of this role was ensuring all customers had a positive experience with staff, to retain customers and give the business a good reputation.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Travel and Tourism
Forth valley college
Stirling 2023-01
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Team building
- Health and safety awareness
- Public Relations
Certification
- Full UK Licence (DVLA)
- Lifeguard certified (American Red Cross)
- First Aid - CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
- Grade 6 Drummer
Hobbies and interests
Hobbies and interests include all sports with experience in coaching football and rugby, as well as a keen musical interest with drumming. Travel is another passion along with developing new relations and constantly expanding my knowledge.
Timeline
Volunteer english teacher
Tiger Corner Guesthouse
2026.03 - 2026.03
Volunteer business assistant
Living Project Kurunegala
2026.01 - 2026.02
Lifeguard
Berkshire Trails Camp
2024.06 - 2024.08
Social care officer
Avenue Care Services
2023.09 - 2025.07
Warehouse Operative
Gist Limited
2022.02 - 2022.06
Customer Service Assistant
Caulders Garden centre
2019.11 - 2020.01
Higher National Diploma - Travel and Tourism
Forth valley college