Halley Sharp

Hardworking, enthusiastic and highly organised graduate of the University of Liverpool. Experienced in social research and administrative roles, I have developed an eye for detail and learned to self-motivate and prioritise tasks effectively. I thrive in roles that require confident communication, strong customer service skills and building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Key Experience

Centre for People’s Justice, Liverpool University; June 2026 - July 2026

Participated in the analysis of recently declassified government files (the Merlin Files) concerning the treatment of Nuclear Veterans and indigenous peoples during the British Nuclear Testing Programme, to identify suspected misconduct towards individuals involved in and subject to the British Nuclear Testing Programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participated in collaborative weekly (hybrid) meetings to share recent findings.

• Collated research and presented an impactful presentation to stakeholders, activists and fellow researchers concerning key findings from the project while also providing insight into the experience of partaking in the Nuclear Justice campaign.

• Curated an informative and reflective blog to be published by the Centre for People’s Justice within the School of Law at the University of Glasgow.

• Recorded findings and identified trends and anomalies through analysis in Excel.

• Implemented an independent schedule to manage deadlines while prioritising tasks to ensure a high-quality outcome.

Liverpool University; April 2026 - May 2026.

Worked in law clinics with academics, journalists, activists and fellow students from a variety of departments while completing final year undergraduate studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interrogated a variety of military documents to extract key insights into the British Nuclear Testing Programme.

• Efficiently navigated excel to record key findings.

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with relevant stakeholders including activists, academics and fellow students to update them on progress.

• Monitored files for any emerging trends.

Highclere Castle; July 2025 - Present

Providing high-quality customer service at Highclere Castle (the location for Film and TV drama “Downton Abbey”) that contributes to a positive customer experience that reflects the venue’s reputation as a distinguished and historic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of service across private events, champagne receptions and summer public opening.

• Administer support to those staff appointed to afternoon tea service.

• Provide precise and friendly information to guests from across the world.

• Accurately carry out cashing-up procedures during the fast-paced summer season, reporting any discrepancies to a manager.

NEXT; November 2021 - September 2025

Managed a variety of responsibilities across the shop floor and behind the scenes areas while ensuring customer satisfaction throughout an array of seasonal promotions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administered friendly and efficient customer service across a variety of departments.

• Processed customer orders and branded items for distribution to ensure smooth daily running of the store.

• Made executive decisions surrounding the appropriate use of override codes.

• Monitored stock levels to determine when they needed replenishing on the shop floor.

• Prepared the store for seasonal promotional events (Boxing Day and Summer sales).

• Maintained a pleasant consumer environment by advising and assisting customers with potential purchases before managing both cash and card transactions, answering any customer queries with professionalism to ensure a positive customer experience.

Hill Dickinson Stadium; July 2025 - June 2026

Contributed to an enjoyable fan experience at the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Undertaking this role alongside my undergraduate studies improved my time management and organisation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently processed transactions while maintaining a friendly and professional persona.

• Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

• Fine-tuned both time management and communication skills.

• Integrated into wider city life.

Other Experience

Girl Guides UK; 2020 - 2024

Progressing through Girl Guiding to complete both Young Leader and Adult Leader qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led sessions on a weekly basis.

• Interacted with girls in both an individual and group setting.

• Communicated with parents on a regular basis.

• Completed a First Aid Plus Level 3 qualification.

Done & Dusted, Newbury; April 2021 - November 2021

Assisting the lead groomer to ensure a smooth customer experience from beginning to end.

Key Responsibilities:

• Received dogs from clients and made sure that their grooming requirements were checked and clearly understood.

• Washed dogs and prepared them for the groomer to finish.

• Dealt with customer payments and bookings.

• Assisted with the training of new members of staff.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL; SEPTEMBER 2023 - MAY 2026

• Captain (2025 to 2026) – University of Liverpool Humanities Netball Team.

• Media Secretary (2024 to 2025) - University of Liverpool Humanities Netball Team.

ST BARTHOLOMEWS SCHOOL; SEPTEMBER 2016 - JUNE 2023

• Curnock House Captain (September 2021 to June 2023).

Business Studies (8), Combined Science (8/7), English Language (7), English Literature (7), Food Preparation and Nutrition (7), History (8), Mathematics (5), Religious Studies (8), Spanish (5).

A-LEVELS:

Biology (C), History (B), Sociology (B).