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Sophie McGowan

Sophie McGowan

Banbury,Oxfordshire

Summary

I am a confident, capable and hard working individual with strong inter-personal skills developed throughout my time teaching, volunteering, working and in education. I am a people person who can communicate with people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities, and work effectively within an industrious team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Assistant

So Souk
Culworth, Northamptonshire
12.2022 - Current
  • Collect, set-up and run So Souk homewares stall at seasonal events ranging from Christmas Fairs to Polo tournaments.
  • Design and layout products aesthetically according to the event.
  • Greet customers and encourage sales with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
  • Assisted in warehouse with stock taking and packaging.

Specialist Dance Teacher

Volunteer
Brackley, Northamptonshire
09.2022 - Current
  • Provide regular 45 minute seated dance classes for members of The Brackley Community Dementia-Friendly Choir.
  • Guide 20-35 members through a variety of dance genres to well known music tailoring movements to individual needs.
  • Assist with refreshments and social interaction after class.

Dance Teacher

Tudor Hall School
Banbury, Oxfordshire
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Instructed groups of up to 30 pupils, creating a fun, interactive and productive learning environment.
  • Planned sessions based on set GCSE curriculum, student goals and individual preferences for relevant and interesting classes.
  • Choreographed jazz and contemporary dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability.
  • Gave personalised feedback to help individuals improve performance and identify areas for further practice.

Dance Choreographer

Winchester House School
Brackley, Northamptonshire
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Composed creative, achievable sequences of steps and moves for 15 dancers aged 10-13 for school production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'.



Retail Assistant

K2 Recruitment Ltd
Bicester , Oxfordshire
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Continually replenished stock in line with sales records, keeping well-maintained, presentable item displays in Prada, Stella McCartney, Paul Smith and Sweaty Betty at Bicester Village.
  • Delivered outstanding in-store experience through positive and attentive customer service by greeting customers and offering assistance with merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.


Dancer

Encore Dance Company
Tring, Hertfordshire
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Full time member of Tring Park's Encore Dance Company.
  • Attended daily classes and rehearsals in jazz, contemporary and ballet, working alongside choreographers Anthony Dowson, Adam Cooper, Travis Knight, Vanessa Fenton, Lorraine Jones and Jodie Blemmings.
  • Performed and choreographed in two UK based shows, also overseeing the company's wardrobe.

Education

BA in Professional Practice, Arts and Creative Ind - Performing Arts

Middlesex University
London
09/2022 -

Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance - Professional Dance

Trinity College London
Tring, Hertfordshire
09/2019 - 06/2022

A-Levels - Business, Geography and Art

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
09/2019 - 06/2021

GCSEs - Drama 9, Maths 8, Biology 8, Chemistry 8, Geography 8, English Lit 8, Physics 7, Art 7, French 6

Tring Park
Tring, Hertfordshire
09/2017 - 06/2019

Skills

  • Confident communicator
  • Energetic self-starter
  • Strong front of house skills with outstanding customer service
  • Excellent time management
  • Disciplined, hard working ethic


Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Dance Teacher

Tudor Hall School
01.2023 - 06.2023

Dance Choreographer

Winchester House School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Sales Assistant

So Souk
12.2022 - Current

Specialist Dance Teacher

Volunteer
09.2022 - Current

Retail Assistant

K2 Recruitment Ltd
09.2022 - 12.2022

Dancer

Encore Dance Company
09.2021 - 07.2022

BA in Professional Practice, Arts and Creative Ind - Performing Arts

Middlesex University
09/2022 -

Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance - Professional Dance

Trinity College London
09/2019 - 06/2022

A-Levels - Business, Geography and Art

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
09/2019 - 06/2021

GCSEs - Drama 9, Maths 8, Biology 8, Chemistry 8, Geography 8, English Lit 8, Physics 7, Art 7, French 6

Tring Park
09/2017 - 06/2019
Sophie McGowan