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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
09.2024 - Current

Nursery manager

Hursley Childcare Hub
Hursley, Hampshire
01.2024 - 08.2024

Deputy manager

Hursley Childcare Hub
Hursley, Hampshire
09.2019 - 01.2024

Nursery practitioner (Level 3)

Making Miracles
Hursley, Hampshire
04.2019 - 09.2019

Senior beauty therapist

Beauty Secrets
Fareham, Hampshire
04.2015 - 08.2015

Beauty therapist

Champneys Spa
Liphook, Hampshire
01.2013 - 02.2015

Completed Receptionist tasks and duties alongside role.

Customer service advisor

B&Q
Eastleigh, Hampshire
09.2011 - 01.2013

Customer service advisor

Mikes Chippy
Southampton
08.2008 - 09.2011

Education

Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice Level 5 - Leadership and Management

Best Practice Network
Hursley, Hampshire
01.2022 - 10.2023

NVQ Level 3 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner

Learn Direct
Hursley, Hampshire
03.2017 - 04.2019

NVQ Level 2 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner

Learn Direct
Hursley, Hampshire
10.2015 - 02.2017

VTCT Level 3 Spa Treatments - Spa Therapist

Eastleigh College
Eastleigh
09.2011 - 05.2012

NVQ Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy - Beautician

Eastleigh College
Eastleigh
09.2010 - 07.2011

NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy - Beautician

Eastleigh College
Eastleigh
09.2009 - 07.2010

GCSEs - Grades

Bitterne Park School
Southampton
09.2004 - 07.2009

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
09.2024 - Current

Nursery manager

Hursley Childcare Hub
01.2024 - 08.2024

Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice Level 5 - Leadership and Management

Best Practice Network
01.2022 - 10.2023

Deputy manager

Hursley Childcare Hub
09.2019 - 01.2024

Nursery practitioner (Level 3)

Making Miracles
04.2019 - 09.2019

NVQ Level 3 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner

Learn Direct
03.2017 - 04.2019

NVQ Level 2 Nursery Apprenticeship - Nursery Practitioner

Learn Direct
10.2015 - 02.2017

Senior beauty therapist

Beauty Secrets
04.2015 - 08.2015

Beauty therapist

Champneys Spa
01.2013 - 02.2015

Customer service advisor

B&Q
09.2011 - 01.2013

VTCT Level 3 Spa Treatments - Spa Therapist

Eastleigh College
09.2011 - 05.2012

NVQ Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy - Beautician

Eastleigh College
09.2010 - 07.2011

NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy - Beautician

Eastleigh College
09.2009 - 07.2010

Customer service advisor

Mikes Chippy
08.2008 - 09.2011

GCSEs - Grades

Bitterne Park School
09.2004 - 07.2009
Sophie O'Donnell