Will Cooper 11/11/06

From a very young age, I have always been fascinated by facts, science and the mechanics behind how everyday objects function. This naturally led me to become an independent learner who thrives in hands-on environments which provide a challenge and room for deeper thinking. As I've grown older, those interests have remained with me, along with a growing awareness of the importance behind sustainability, ethics and the environmental impact of our work. These interests have shaped the way I live and have ultimately influenced my passion in building a career within the construction, engineering and electrical based fields.

I used to captain Derby futsal U18s which provided me with valuable experience at working with a variety of diverse people, understanding their needs and learning how to communicate effectively within a team to achieve common goals. Through this role, I honed my leadership, teamwork, communication, adaptability and empathy skills.

I also have considerable experience working in fast-paced work environments. My first job at Nando's, Fosse Park, was particularly challenging as I instantly got thrown into the deep end with minimal training. This experience required me to adapt quickly and enhance my organisational and time management skills. At my current job where I work in a busy kitchen, my workplace skills have progressed significantly as I learn to contribute towards a positive team culture, where I also play an important role in passing on my knowledge to others with less experience.

For the future, I aim to continuously improve my skills within a workplace where I can learn from others and also share my own insights and ideas. I wish to pursue a career within the construction/electrical fields as I am eager to apply my critical thinking abilities and practical skills with the addition of my enthusiasm to try to make the world, local community and environment a better place for all.