Finlay Leslie

I am a level-headed, organised, hard-working person who will do whatever it takes to get the job done. I don't clock watch, I'm flexible, and thrive on challenges. I am good communicator, both written and verbal, and a real people-person. I have an excellent work ethic and high expectations but also pride myself on my practical, pragmatic approach. I have a clean full-driving licence.

Coin Centre Operative at G4S (2025-04 – Present)

• Maintaining precise inventory records demonstrating strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Responsible for the secure handling, counting, and processing of large volumes of coins in a high-security environment.
• Operated and maintained coin processing and sorting machinery to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Verified cash totals against documentation and reconciled discrepancies in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensured compliance with G4S security, safety, and confidentiality protocols at all times.
• Prepared coin consignments and fulfilled customer orders within strict deadlines.

Breakfast and Line Chef at Cake-a-tier (2024-12 – 2025-04)

• Managing orders and deadlines for food preparation
• Baking/Decorating and serving cakes and desserts
• Ensuring to maintain hygiene standards, as well as keeping to HACCP regulations
• Guarantee the organisation and restock of the kitchen

Front of House at The Crown Hotel (2023-04 – 2024-12)

• Managing bookings and room allocation
• Processing payments
• Ensuring tasks are completed and auditing tasks
• First point of contact for guests and staff
• Responsible for customer service and satisfaction

Part-time Musician at Self-employed (2019-01 – Present)

• Writing, performing and releasing original music
• Proficient guitarist, pianist, ukulele and bass player
• Hosting weekly 'Open Mic' sessions and booking artists
• Promoting sessions and content on social media

Payroll Assistant at Clipper Contracting (2022-07 – 2023-03)

• Importing and exporting payroll data
• Investigating and resolving queries / issues
• Ensuring timely payments to staff
• Preparing accounts

Learning Support Assistant at South West Regional Assessment Centre (2020-08 – 2022-03)

• Supporting Special Educational Needs students (aged 16-23) achieve Maths, English and Life Skills qualifications
• Producing lesson plans, completing assessments. Teaching and evaluating
• Providing a supportive learning environment tailored to individual learning styles

Assistant Manager, Photo Team at Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park (2020-02 – 2020-05)

• Completing staff rotas, managing sickness and absences
• Deputising for the Manager
• Providing excellent customer service
• Delivering training, providing feedback and evaluating progress

Chef at Portland Pizza Company (2019-07 – 2019-10)

• Ordering, monitoring and ensuring payment of supplies
• Maintaining food standards and food safety requirements
• Production of special requests and interacting with customers
• Maintaining excellent levels of customer service

Bartender at The Closet Nightclub (2017-10 – 2019-10)

• Providing first point of contact with customers
• Ensuring stocks are monitored and replenished
• Money handling, cashing up and banking
• Resolving customer issues, queries or complaints

Food and Beverage Assistant at Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park (2018-02 – 2019-07)

• Working both front and back of house
• Deputising for Manager to ensure all issues were addressed
• Resolving customer queries and delivering excellent service
• Providing training to colleagues

Games Host and Arcade Technician at Weymouth Sea Life Adventure (2017-02 – 2017-10)

• Completing daily and weekly compliance paperwork
• Identifying and fixing issues with digital machines
• Cash handling and banking
• Overseeing smooth running of area

Sales Representative at Rock Solid Promotions (2015-01 – 2017-10)

• Using Adobe Photoshop to produce 3D computer images
• Designing exhibition stands
• Creating concepts from customer briefs, completing process from initial design to installation
• Obtaining feedback and continuous improvement

Literacy Assistant at Pent Valley Technology College (2012-09 – 2014-07)

• Optimising Lexia to ensure students were supported with literacy
• Evaluating and marking work
• Ensuring resources were monitored and replenished as needed
• Producing learning plans and demonstrating progress

A Level in Music – Pent Valley Sixth Form College (2012-09 – 2014-06)

A Level in Media/Film – Pent Valley Sixth Form College (2012-09 – 2014-06)

GCSE in English – Pent Valley Technology College (2009-09 – 2012-06)

GCSE in Maths – Pent Valley Technology College (2009-09 – 2012-06)

Creative and Media Diploma in Creative and Media – Pent Valley Technology College (2009-09 – 2012-06)

BTEC Level 2 in Animation – Pent Valley Technology College (2009-09 – 2012-06)

BTEC Level 2 in Music – Pent Valley Technology College (2009-09 – 2012-06)

GCSE in Functional Skills – ICT, English and Maths – Pent Valley Technology College (2009-09 – 2012-06)