Sophie O'Donnell
Eastleigh,Hampshire
Summary
Compassionate, reliable and professional individual with substantial experience supporting parents and caring for young children. Dedicated to leading by example through strong communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to take instruction well and learn quickly to achieve task requirements. A confident team player who has passion and commitment to helping others and working collaboratively to support learning goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Early Years Educator
Storal Nurseries Ltd
Winchester, Hampshire
2024.09 - Current
Nursery manager
Hursley Childcare Hub
Hursley, Hampshire
2024.01 - 2024.08
Deputy manager
Hursley Childcare Hub
Hursley, Hampshire
2019.09 - 2024.01
Nursery practitioner (Level 3)
Making Miracles
Hursley, Hampshire
2019.04 - 2019.09
Senior beauty therapist
Beauty Secrets
Fareham, Hampshire
2015.04 - 2015.08
Beauty therapist
Champneys Spa
Liphook, Hampshire
2013.01 - 2015.02
Completed Receptionist tasks and duties alongside role.
Customer service advisor
B&Q
Eastleigh, Hampshire
2011.09 - 2013.01
Customer service advisor
Mikes Chippy
Southampton
2008.08 - 2011.09
Education
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice Level 5 - Leadership and Management
Best Practice Network
Hursley, Hampshire 2022.01 - 2023.10
NVQ Level 3 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner
Learn Direct
Hursley, Hampshire 2017.03 - 2019.04
NVQ Level 2 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner
Learn Direct
Hursley, Hampshire 2015.10 - 2017.02
VTCT Level 3 Spa Treatments - Spa Therapist
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh 2011.09 - 2012.05
NVQ Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy - Beautician
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh 2010.09 - 2011.07
NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy - Beautician
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh 2009.09 - 2010.07
GCSEs - Grades
Bitterne Park School
Southampton 2004.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Open, receptive to constructive feedback
- Leadership skills
- The ability to work in a team and the sharing of ideas
- Prioritise tasks of importance, adhere to deadlines
- Approachable
- Patient
- Nurturing
- Open minded
- Adaptability
- Honest
- Trustworthy
- Enthusiasm
- Passionate
Affiliations
- Aqua Aerobics / Swimming
- Being out in nature / Walking
- Reading
- Cooking
- Photography
Timeline
Senior Early Years Educator
Storal Nurseries Ltd
2024.09 - Current
Nursery manager
Hursley Childcare Hub
2024.01 - 2024.08
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice Level 5 - Leadership and Management
Best Practice Network
2022.01 - 2023.10
Deputy manager
Hursley Childcare Hub
2019.09 - 2024.01
Nursery practitioner (Level 3)
Making Miracles
2019.04 - 2019.09
NVQ Level 3 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner
Learn Direct
2017.03 - 2019.04
NVQ Level 2 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner
Learn Direct
2015.10 - 2017.02
Senior beauty therapist
Beauty Secrets
2015.04 - 2015.08
Beauty therapist
Champneys Spa
2013.01 - 2015.02
Customer service advisor
B&Q
2011.09 - 2013.01
VTCT Level 3 Spa Treatments - Spa Therapist
Eastleigh College
2011.09 - 2012.05
NVQ Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy - Beautician
Eastleigh College
2010.09 - 2011.07
NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy - Beautician
Eastleigh College
2009.09 - 2010.07
Customer service advisor
Mikes Chippy
2008.08 - 2011.09
GCSEs - Grades
Bitterne Park School
2004.09 - 2009.07