Sophie Mckain

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Annan, Dumfries and Galloway8.5 GBP/hour0Member since 14 July 2022

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About

.Dedicated student seeking an entry-level role in which to apply knowledge of Business. Driven to contribute value through quick-learning, resourcefulness and a skill for problem solving. I currently finish studying rural business management at SRUC.

Experience

Volunteering-Annan Jobcentre (Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) 17/10/2022-4/11/2022

Volunteered for three weeks at Annan Jobcentre as part of the movement to work scheme.
I shadowed work coaches to learn about their jobs and software.
Created promotional flyers for the job centre and posted relevant job opportunities on the notice board for their clients.
Gathered data information from local employers through market research and displayed it in a simple format on a database.
• Participated in E-Learning while on the scheme. I learned about important job-related concepts such as health and safety.

Cashier -Xtra Special ( Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) 09/2018 to 10/2018

Completed a month as a cashier at a local shop in my town
Engaged customers warmly and provided immediate and dedicated assistance.
Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.

Waitress -The Cafe Royal (Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) 07/2018 to 08/2018

Completed work experience at a local restaurant for a month
Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.
Upheld standards of cleanliness, food handling and safety.
Loaded trays with accessories, including eating utensils, napkins and condiments.

Library assistant - Annan Academy (Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland) 2016 to 2017

Maintaining records of books taken out and books brought back.
Helping customers locate books and any enquiries.
Sorting and shelving books according to their categorization.

Education

BA (Hons) Rural Business Management 2.1

University of Glasgow (SRUC) - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Year 4

Business marketing, contemporary issues in international rural tourism, honours project and professional practice and law.

Year 3

Active Tourism, advanced Case Studies, economic Policy and analysis, management strategies, management, Innovation and entrepreneurship, product development and branding and research skills and data analysis.

2018 - 2020

Business (HND) - C

Dumfries And Galloway College - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

business modules

Business culture & strategy, ICT in business, statistics for business, preparing financial forecasts, behavioural skills for business, business Law, business contractual relationships, grievance & discipline handling, Micro & Macro Economics and the world economy.

Mathematics (National 5) C

Dumfries And Galloway College - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Business (HNC) B

Dumfries And Galloway College - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

business modules

Managing people, customer care, marketing, It skills, Personal Development planning, recruitment selection induction, communication, Economics and accounting