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
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